Gold Card Legislation Can Aid in Prior Authorization Reform

Douglas W. Lundy, MD, MBA, FAAOS

Gold card legislation is one tool that can be used to curb the overutilization of prior authorization requirements.

Increasing Equity in Language and Communication in Healthcare Practice Can Improve Patient Outcomes

Kim Regis, DNP, RN; Julie Balch Samora, MD, PhD, MPH, FAAOS

Racial and ethnic disparities affect the quality of healthcare delivery, communication, decision-making, and outcomes, including survival.

A Sneak Peek of CPT 2023: Nervous System Updates

Michelle Abraham, MHA, CCS-P

This article will preview the relevant changes in the Nervous System section for 2023 that will affect orthopaedic surgeons.

Panelists Explore Business and Legal Aspects of Hospital Employment for Orthopaedic Surgeons

Cailin Conner

Four orthopaedic surgeons discussed a few of the aspects that are important to understand and consider when thinking about the business side of a hospital-employed model.

Upcoming Webinar Addresses CPT Changes for 2023

On Wednesday, Dec. 14, the AAOS Coding Coverage and Reimbursement Committee will offer a webinar to explain the upcoming 2023 changes affecting Current Procedural Terminology ® Evaluation & Management codes, which will greatly impact reporting of services rendered and obtaining appropriate reimbursement.