How Are Orthopedists Getting Paid? 8 Statistics

Here are eight statistics on the payments and plans orthopedic surgeons accept, according to the Medscape Orthopedist Compensation Report: 2013. New payment models:

Concierge practice — 2 percent
Cash-only — 2 percent
Accountable care organization participation — 9 percent
Not in ACO but plan to be in the coming year — 13 percent

Medicare/Medicaid participation:

I plan to stop taking new Medicare/Medicaid patients — 13 percent
I plan to stop taking current Medicare/Medicaid patients — 6 percent
I will continue taking new and current Medicare/Medicaid patients — 52 percent
I have not yet decided — 30 percent

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