OrthoServiceLine.com Announces Webinar on the Future of the Musculoskeletal Service Line

Online, November 13, 2013 (Newswire.com) - Long a bastion of growth and profitability, the orthopedic service line has historically served as a reliable source of surgical volumes and attractive per case economics for hospitals and health systems.

However, the rate of profitable volume growth is progressively challenged by several recent trends, including soaring implant costs, wavering reimbursement, and intensifying competition, which includes the migration of care to ambulatory centers.

In addition, in the wake of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) of 2010, hospitals will increasingly be held accountable for delivering high-quality, low-cost orthopedic care. In this rapidly changing environment, the orthopedic service line will require careful management to ensure its continued success.

This presentation explores the most important business and structural challenges to musculoskeletal healthcare delivery, covering topics such as the impact of healthcare reform; physician alignment tactics; and strategies for organization, staffing, and structure.

Future of the Musculoskeletal Service Line: What's New in 2013 and Beyond?
DATE/TIME: December 10, 2013 12:00-1:00 pm ET
COST: Complimentary
REGISTER HERE: http://www.orthoserviceline.com/category/events/

About the Speakers:
Ms. Krista L. Fakoory, Manager
Ms. Fakoory has been providing healthcare management consulting services since 2006. Her background includes strategic and service line business planning, hospital/physician alignment, provider compensation planning, and merger and acquisition assistance. She has particular expertise in developing comprehensive orthopedic programs, strategic planning for physician-owned ambulatory surgery centers, and designing alignment models between health systems and independent orthopedic surgeons.

Mr. Todd W. Godfrey, Senior Manager
With nearly 15 years of healthcare experience, Mr. Godfrey has a focused background in musculoskeletal services. He regularly advises clients on performance-based incentives between surgeon and health systems as organizations position their musculoskeletal service line to assume risk and manage populations.