5 Tips for Recovery from Knee Replacement Surgery
Knee replacement surgery is one of the most common bone surgeries in the United States – and rightly so. More than 90% of people who have undergone this procedure have seen their pain significantly subside and their movement become easier. Although knee replacement surgery is a common occurrence, the recovery process is long. While most […]
Tips on Transitioning to Value Based Care and Medicare Bundled Payments
The fee-for-service model of payment can be effective, but it does have its limitations and drawbacks, for both practitioners and patients. Within this system, each treatment is billed and paid for individually, which can often incentivize the treatment center to offer additional services. While not causing harm, the treatments may not be strictly necessary. As […]
How Technology is Reshaping Physical Therapy
Advancements in technology have significantly impacted many fields. One of the most important, however, is the field of healthcare. As technology continuously advances, so does the way healthcare services are provided. The field of physical therapy is seeing a large shift in the way practitioners provide care to their patients. With the utilization of physical […]
Low Impact Orthopedic Exercises for Recovery
Physical therapy is one of the most crucial parts of recovering from an orthopedic procedure. Physical therapy after an orthopedic surgery rehabilitates weak muscles and joints and helps aid in pain and swelling. Although physical therapy is extremely critical post-operation, there are various forms of low impact orthopedic exercises that could significantly expedite your recovery […]
3 Knee Surgery Complications You Could Experience
Total knee replacement surgeries are one of the most common medical procedures. Roughly 700,000 knee replacement surgeries take place in the United States annually. Although well-trained physicians and surgeons perform this medical procedure, it’s important to note that there are some possible knee surgery complications that could arise after this procedure. Here are 3 common […]
In-Home Recovery Vs. Hospital Care
When we think about recovering from a major health procedure or complication, a hospital setting is usually what comes to mind first. With the advancement of technology, however, it may become more common to ditch the hospital bed and recover in the comfort of your own home. Recovering in the comfort of your own home […]
Expy Health Aims to Lower Healthcare Costs for Orthopaedic Episodes of Care
Healthcare costs have been continuously rising since 1960 and are predicted to reach an all-time high of $5.7 Trillion by 2026. The shift from fee-for-service to value-based care puts more pressure on healthcare providers to lower healthcare costs by redesigning care delivery. In order to aid the transition and assist with care remodel, Expy Health provides […]
6 Value Based Purchasing Terms You Need to Know
With the rise in value-based care initiatives and bundled payments in the healthcare system, it can be hard to keep up with relevant terms and acronyms. Take a look at the six terms below to help get a better understanding of value based purchasing and bundled payments. 1. Accountable Care Organization (ACO) Healthcare providers working […]
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How the Bundled Payments for Care Improvement Initiative (BPCI) is Making Healthcare More Efficient
What is BPCI? The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released the Bundled Payments for Care Improvement Initiative Advances (BPCI Advanced). The CMS Innovation Center launched this initiative with the goal of improving the value of care delivered and rewarding healthcare providers that invest in innovative practice and redesign. BPCI Advanced is a […]