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W
hat's not to
like about
bundled pay-
ments? They save the
healthcare system money
(our orthopedic practice
has reduced the cost of
some joint replacement
cases by 30%), improve
patient care and put you in
the driver's seat during
negotiations with commer-
cial payers. Capitalizing on
bundled payments now
will put you ahead of the
game when it comes to
preparing for what's shap-
ing up to be the future of
orthopedic reimburse-
ments.
Understanding the options
Joint replacement cases are blazing the trail for the evolving reimbursement
model, mostly because surgeons are able to generate reproducible, high-quali-
ty outcomes that allow for the development of a predictable clinical pathway
that improves outcomes and reduces overall healthcare costs. Bundled pay-
ments provide a fixed-price payment for an entire episode of care, which
Get On Board With Bundled Payments
Orthopedics is leading the way in the revamping of reimbursements.
On Point
Robert Raspa, PA-C
• TEAM EFFORT Bundled payments force facilities to create a clinically driven episode of
care that minimizes risk and maximizes efficiencies.
Pamela
Bevelhymer,
RN,
BSN,
CNOR
