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Published in Arthroscopy. 2014 May;30(5):607-12 Authors: Ravnihar K et al. PURPOSE: To evaluate the hypothetical toxic effect of local anesthetics on the articular cartilage using patient data from autologous chondrocyte cultivation with different anesthesia types used for arthroscopic cartilage biopsy specimen procurement. METHODS: A retrospective analysis of patient data from the national autologous chondrocyte implantation […]
Read MoreHospital charge growth is expected to remain slow in the coming years, according to a Fitch Ratings report. According to CMS, average hospital charges for most services increased by less than 5 percent in 2011 and 2012, based on data from more than 3,000 hospitals that accept Medicare. Continuing pressure on reimbursements and flattening consumer […]
Read MoreMedicare physician payment data reveals some providers are earning inordinate amounts from just one procedure or service, according to an analysis performed by The Wall Street Journal. Here are five things to know about CMS’ release of physician reimbursement data and unusual billing practices. 1. The Journal’s analysis is based on data CMS released in […]
Read MoreSpinal surgeries remain costly even as they increase in popularity, prompting clinicians and surgical center business managers to find ways to trim dollars off each procedure. The average hospital charge for a spinal procedure is nearly $67,000, according to a study in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, although the cost can rapidly escalate […]
Read MoreIt’s one of the most effective, safest and widely used forms of pain management for women in labor, yet there are misconceptions about epidurals, a recent study shows. From fears of permanent back pain to allegations of potential harm to the baby, many women still harbor mistaken beliefs about epidurals. “My own mother didn’t want […]
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