Measuring Quality in Orthopaedics: What Lies Ahead?

Gerald R. Williams Jr, MD

Orthopaedists and other medical professionals are keenly aware of the shift that has been occurring in recent years from volume-based to value-based care—a shift that gained even more attention with the repeal of the Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) and the creation of its replacement, the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA) of 2015.

Excellence in Orthopaedic Reporting Honored

Alan S. Hilibrand, MD

One of my favorite Academy events is the Media Orthopaedic Reporting Excellence (MORE) Awards, held during the annual National Orthopaedic Leadership Conference (NOLC) in Washington D.C. The MORE Awards honor writers and producers who accurately report on musculoskeletal breakthroughs, treatments, common conditions, safety concerns, and injury prevention efforts.