Practice Management Strategies Among Current Members of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons

Lieberman J. R., Schwarzkopf R., Parvizi J.

Journal of Arthroplasty, cilt.39, sa.9, 2024 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 39 Sayı: 9
  • Basım Tarihi: 2024
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1016/j.arth.2024.02.080
  • Dergi Adı: Journal of Arthroplasty
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Aerospace Database, CINAHL, Communication Abstracts, MEDLINE, Metadex, Civil Engineering Abstracts
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: bundled payments, fee for service, practice management, same day surgery, total hip arthroplasty, total knee arthroplasty
  • Acıbadem Mehmet Ali Aydınlar Üniversitesi Adresli: Hayır

Özet

Background: A survey was conducted at the 2023 Annual Meeting of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS) to assess practice management strategies among current AAHKS members. Methods: Members of AAHKS used an app to answer both multiple-choice and “yes or no” questions related to a variety of issues related to their practices. Results: The number of AAHKS members in private practice (37%) continues to decline, and 4% are now in private equity–employed practices. Fee for service (30%) and relative value units (30%) are the major forms of compensation. The number of AAHKS members that perform total joint arthroplasties at ambulatory surgery centers continues to increase, and supply chain issues (91%) remain a problem. There has been a decrease in surgeon participation in bundled payment programs and gainsharing arrangements with hospitals. Conclusions: This member's survey provides valuable information regarding practice patterns. The shift to outpatient surgery has continued. Future surveys will be performed to monitor changes in practice patterns over time.