Are insurance companies determining the future of orthopedics?
By Admin | September 13, 2023
As the orthopedic industry continues to innovate with new robotic, 3D-printed and GPS-guided navigation options, physicians are concerned that insurance companies won't be open to covering new care options.
Potential care plan denials by insurers often result in patient care delays and revenue delays for orthopedic surgeons.
Additionally, as orthopedic and spine procedures expand into the ASC setting, payers are increasingly resistant to covering certain procedures in an outpatient setting.
While new technologies provide great options for patients, and ASCs provide ideal orthopedic surgical environments for many, the industry won't be able to see benefits if insurers choose to continually deny coverage for...(More)
For more info please read, Are insurance companies determining the future of orthopedics, by Becker's Spine Review
