2024
Anatomic and reverse total shoulder arthroplasty: variables affecting 90-day overall reimbursement
Halperin S, Dhodapkar M, Modrak M, Donohue K, Medvecky M, Grauer J. Anatomic and reverse total shoulder arthroplasty: variables affecting 90-day overall reimbursement. Seminars In Arthroplasty JSES 2024, 34: 564-570. DOI: 10.1053/j.sart.2024.02.007.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAnatomic total shoulder arthroplastyReverse total shoulder arthroplastyTotal shoulder arthroplastyTotal shoulder arthroplasty patientsPostoperative eventsShoulder arthroplastyPatient demographicsOverall reimbursementSurgery typeAdverse eventsMale sexAssociated with reimbursementMultivariate linear regressionOncological diagnosisEmergency department visitsPatientsOrthopedic proceduresEffective procedureAdministrative databasesHospital readmissionInsurance typeSurgeryReduce healthcare expendituresDepartment visitsIncreased frequency
2017
The Influence of Medical Insurance on Patient Access to Orthopaedic Surgery Sports Medicine Appointments Under the Affordable Care Act
Wiznia DH, Nwachuku E, Roth A, Kim CY, Save A, Anandasivam NS, Medvecky M, Pelker R. The Influence of Medical Insurance on Patient Access to Orthopaedic Surgery Sports Medicine Appointments Under the Affordable Care Act. Orthopaedic Journal Of Sports Medicine 2017, 5: 2325967117714140. PMID: 28812034, PMCID: PMC5528187, DOI: 10.1177/2325967117714140.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSports medicine specialistsBucket-handle meniscus tearsMedicaid patientsMedicine specialistsPatient accessPrivate insuranceAffordable Care ActMeniscus tearsSpecialty care settingsLack of referralLevel of evidenceCare ActAppointment success rateCohort studyInsurance typeCare settingsKnee arthroscopyPatientsPrivate patientsMeniscus repairMedicaidStudy periodMedicaid reimbursementHealth careMedical insurance