The Affordable Care Act and orthopaedic trauma
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Published on: January 23, 2018
Neil M Issar1, A Alex Jahangir
1*Vanderbilt Law School South, Nashville, TN; and †Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation, Vanderbilt Orthopaedics, Nashville, TN.
Abstract:
The Affordable Care Act has resulted in a dramatic governmental restructuring of the healthcare insurance market and delivery system. Orthopaedic traumatologists must be aware of the law's impact on their clinical practice, finances, and overall business model. This includes the effect of accountable care organizations, the Independent Payment Advisory Board, and the Physician Value-Based Payment Modifier program, as well as the impact of the Affordable Care Act's grace period provision, medical device excise tax, and cuts to funding for the Disproportionate Share Hospital program.
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