Aligning with musculoskeletal management services organizations is becoming a more attractive strategic option for some orthopedic practices as economic, payer and administrative hurdles continue to challenge physician-owned groups to maintain independence, Becker’s reports. The list of tasks medical practice managers must address — coding, billing, compliance, payroll, revenue cycle management, etc. — requires a significant amount of time. Ensuring a practice is getting the best pricing for supplies, implants and services as well as tending to day-to-day issues can prove overwhelming, which is where MSOs aim to help out. Read more.
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