Approximately a third of orthopedic surgeons report that their practice have hired more coding specialists, physical therapists, hospitalists and nurse practitioners over the last year, according to "The Third Annual Role of the Orthopaedic Surgeon Study 2013," released by The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery.
The study includes responses from 469 orthopedic surgeons.
Key findings from the study include:
• At least six out of 10 orthopedic practices employ physical therapists, registered nurses, physician assistants or coding specialists, and almost all have office administrators.
• Fifty-three percent of respondents report that they have hired more PAs over the past 12 months.
• Orthopedic practices are making it easier for patients to get full-service care in one location by offering X-rays, physical therapy and MRI imaging services.
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The study includes responses from 469 orthopedic surgeons.
Key findings from the study include:
• At least six out of 10 orthopedic practices employ physical therapists, registered nurses, physician assistants or coding specialists, and almost all have office administrators.
• Fifty-three percent of respondents report that they have hired more PAs over the past 12 months.
• Orthopedic practices are making it easier for patients to get full-service care in one location by offering X-rays, physical therapy and MRI imaging services.
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