Physician Quality Reporting System – Bonus Date Fast-Approaching
February 28, 2014 is just around the corner. That’s the last date for physicians to submit 2013 clinical performance data …
Publisher’s Note: Filtering for the Highest Quality
Information is easier to get but seemingly less reliable every day. That’s why quality filters like JBJS are so important. …
Q & A with Dr. Ran Schwarzkopf and His Experience Using Google Glass
After reading our item about Google Glass in the January OrthoBuzz, Dr. Ran Schwarzkopf, assistant clinical professor of orthopaedics at …
JBJS Watches/Warnings Cites Concern About Femoral Neck Fractures in Long-Necked Modular Implants
Modularity in the heads and stems of total hip prostheses has afforded orthopaedic surgeons the ability to intraoperatively adjust version, …
Orthopaedic Surgeons Strongly Influence Purchases
Although nearly 30% of group orthopaedic practices are now owned by hospitals, the 2013 JBJS Role of the Orthopaedic Surgeon …
Is Your Site Optimized for Mobile Web?
Much controversy exists over mobile app usage. According to a recent survey from Netbiscuits, a mobile software firm, almost 80% …
PA and Nurse Practitioners Shortages Looming
According to an article on Forbes.com, over the next 10 months, millions of newly insured Americans will be seeking medical …
The Role of Orthopaedists in the Boston Bombing
On April 15, 2013, on a sunny day in Boston, thousands gathered to watch the oldest marathon in the US. …
A Look Back at Politics in 2013
2013 has been a year filled with news impacting the world of orthopaedics. Terry Canale, MD, Editor-in-Chief of AAOS Now,…