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9 / 21 / 2022

Smart Pricing of Cervical Stand-Alone Devices

By
John Ossowski &
Andrew Arreola
Today’s vendors now offer specific implant technology that can no longer be categorized into a single specific implant classification. For example, a cervical spacer used to be just a cervical...
9 / 8 / 2022

CMS Releases PY 2021 Financial and Quality MSSP Numbers

By
Daniela Yusufbekova &
Kelly Conroy
On Tuesday, August 30th, officials at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the latest financial and quality results for the Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) performance year...
8 / 30 / 2022

Using Implant Data to Facilitate Surgeon Engagement

By
John Ossowski &
Andrew Arreola
Engaging surgeons to assist in contracting for their implants has long been a challenge for most hospitals. Historical feedback from surgeons ranges from “it’s not my problem” to “I’ll just...
8 / 25 / 2022

PHC 2nd Quarter 2022 Real Estate Newsletter

By
Mike Vandaveer
The Pinnacle Real Estate Group consists of a combination of professionals who use their extensive experience in both valuation and transaction services within the healthcare real estate industry to guide...
8 / 5 / 2022

Every Primary Care Physician should be in a Value Based Care Arrangement/Accountable Care Organization (ACO)

By
Daniela Yusufbekova &
Kelly Conroy
Do you want to start an Accountable Care Organization but don’t know where to start or how to financially support the start? Contact Pinnacle for help with applying to the...
5 / 27 / 2022

Breaking Down the Valuation of Physician Call Coverage: Trends, Challenges, Critical Elements, and the Future

By
Christopher Fete &
David White &
Drew Hoffman
Abstract – Paying for call coverage is not just tied to trauma centers – every type of hospital is now working to secure physician coverage after hours, weekends, and holidays. ...
5 / 12 / 2022

PHC 1st Quarter 2022 Real Estate Newsletter

By
Mike Vandaveer
PHC 1st Quarter 2022 Real Estate Newsletter The Pinnacle Real Estate Group consists of a combination of professionals who use their extensive experience in both valuation and transaction services within...
4 / 18 / 2022

PHC January 2022 Real Estate Newsletter

By
Mike Vandaveer
PHC January 2022 Real Estate Newsletter The Pinnacle Real Estate Group consists of a combination of professionals who use their extensive experience in both valuation and transaction services within the...
3 / 21 / 2022

2022 Updates for Orthopedic Coders

By
Jessica Sullivan
2022 brought several updates to the American Medical Association’s CPT book with the Surgery/Musculoskeletal section receiving a large overhaul. Below, we will be covering those updates related to this system...
2 / 1 / 2022

Split/Shared 2022 and 2023 Changes

By
Alysia Delozier
Split/Shared 2022 and 2023 Changes Definition The CY2022 Final Rule defines a split/shared visit as “an E/M visit in a facility setting that is performed in part by a...