Must-Have Knee-Replacement App for Patients
TopOrthoApps.com, a medical-app review site, gives My Knee Guide a top rating for patients who are thinking about having a …
Prepping for 2014
The medical landscape is always changing. With the Affordable Care Act, implementation of ICD-10, and penalties for not participating in …
Twitter Popularity Low Among Orthopaedic Surgeons
Results from a new JBJS study, Mobile Technology/Social Media Usage Among Orthopaedic Surgeons, show that 8% of orthopaedic surgeons are …
The Subliminal Psychology behind Ordering Tests
Medical tests have come under close scrutiny in this era of health care cost containment. Test over-ordering is thought to …
Understanding the Difference Between “Digital” Doctors and “Social Doctors”
According to orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Howard Luks, there is a big difference between a “digital” doctor and a “social” doctor …
ICD 10 Implementation – Are you the 80%
Oct. 1, 2014 is the deadline for ICD-10 conversion. However, according to a survey from the Workgroup for electronic data …
At Your Service – Concierge Style
Concierge medical practices are a growing segment of the healthcare industry. In a concierge practice, patients pay a retainer fee …
Top-Rated Orthopaedic App
Ankle & Foot Pro III is one of the highest-rated apps for orthopaedic surgeons, according to TopOrthoApps, a mobile app …
Still, No “Magic Pill” for Hip Osteoarthritis
Most patients with hip osteoarthritis dream of a nutritional supplement that will improve their clinical symptoms. Findings from a new …