Florida Orthopaedic Society

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to reshape the landscape of healthcare delivery and liability, healthcare professionals and policymakers must stay informed and engaged. Our partners at The Doctors Company, part of TDC Group, offers valuable insights into the ongoing policy discussions and anticipated legislative developments that will impact the use of AI in healthcare: https://lnkd.in/eqJk9U6t  

In January 2025, starting with the implementation of the new physician fee schedule for Workers' Compensation in Florida, #physicians will receive an increase in reimbursement from 110% of #Medicare to 175% of Medicare for non-surgical codes, and an increase from 140% of Medicare to 210% of Medicare for surgical codes. This is a clear example of the power of organized #orthopaedics in #Florida and what is possible when we rally support. View the message from FOS President Dr. Aaron Guyer: https://lnkd.in/eCGViKyd

FOS is partnering with AAOE to give you access to the AAOE Benchmarking Survey. As a member of FOS, you can participate in the survey and get valuable data about how your practice measures against other practices your size. And, the more members who do so, the more you help us! AAOE will provide state results with us if 30 or more practices participate. Time is limited, so take advantage of this opportunity today: https://lnkd.in/eNg2EhuW

June 14, 2024, will be remembered as the date the Florida Orthopaedic Society finally ended decades of underfunding treatment of injured workers in the State of Florida. In January 2025, starting with the implementation of the new physician fee schedule for Workers' Compensation, physicians will receive an increase in reimbursement from 110% of Medicare to 175% of Medicare for non-surgical codes, and an increase from 140% of Medicare to 210% of Medicare for surgical codes. What this means for you: https://lnkd.in/eA8rgHxZ

Our partners at The Doctors Company, the nation’s largest physician-owned medical malpractice insurer, part of TDC Group, has announced that it has now distributed more than $175 million in Tribute® Plan awards to almost 14,000 retiring members. Read the recent press release from The Doctors Company: https://lnkd.in/e4SUpxxb  

Effective May 30, a provider or supplier may be subjected to a stay of enrollment if they are deficient in one provider enrollment requirement which can be remedied by submitting a provider enrollment application. A stay of enrollment is a preliminary, interim status representing a pause in enrollment during which you will not be paid. During a stay of enrollment, or pause, your provider status remains active in Medicare, but Medicare will reject all claims submitted with a date of service within the stay period. Learn more from Acevedo Consulting: https://lnkd.in/eZF5u9Wm

Thank you to everyone who took part in the #2024FOS Annual Scientific Meeting! It was an incredible weekend of education and collaboration as we enjoyed dynamic keynotes, research presentations, member talks, and more. Please make plans to join us again next year in Tampa.

We are proud to welcome Dr. Aaron Guyer as the incoming president of the Florida Orthopaedic Society! We’re excited about the year ahead. We also extend a big thank you to outgoing president, Dr. Kevin Shrock! #2024FOS

What a great way to spend the final evening of the #2024FOS Annual Meeting! Please make sure to join us for breakfast sponsored by FORPG starting at 7:30 am.

General session continues at #2024FOS with a look at technology across #orthopaedics. Curious about intraoperative navigation of shoulder implants and other uses of technology in ortho? Come and join us!