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2008 Archive
DECEMBER 22, 2008
MSOA's Keith Bridwell, MD, PhD's research published in Annals of Internal Medicine
The full article
DECEMBER 22, 2008
MSOA's Dr.Kevin Marberry featured in Columbia Missourian
The full article
NOVEMBER 21, 2008
Columbia Orthopedic Group pays off Food Pantry mortgage
The full article
NOVEMBER 07, 2008
MSOA member Pat Smith, M.D. profiled in Columbia Daily Tribune
The full article: http://www.columbiatribune.com/2008/Oct/20081025Busi001.asp
OCTOBER 18, 2008
MSOA member Sonny Bal, M.D.'s article "Recent court lawsuits shed light on whistle-blower and informed consent," published in Orthopedics Today.
The full article: http://www.orthosupersite.com/view.asp?rID=31814
OCTOBER 16, 2008
MSOA member Leo A. Whiteside, M.D.'s article "Cementing an Insert in a Well-fixed Tibial Component, " published in Orthopedics Today
The full article: http://www.orthosupersite.com/view.asp?rID=31446
OCTOBER 14, 2008
MSOA member Sonny Bal, M.D.'s article "Judgment: Giving deference to physicians' decisions in medical malpractice cases," published in Orthopedics Today
The full article: http://www.orthosupersite.com/view.asp?rID=31042
SEPTEMBER 02, 2008
Washington Univ. MSOA members John Clohisy, M.D. and Rick Wright, M.D. in JB&JS article, "Patient Compliance with Clinical Follow-up After Total Joint Arthroplasty"
The full article: http://www.ejbjs.org/cgi/content/abstract/90/9/1848
SEPTEMBER 02, 2008
MU-Columbia MSOA member Sonny Bal, M.D. in JB&JS article, "What's New in Total Hip Arthroplasty"
The full article: http://www.ejbjs.org/cgi/content/full/90/9/2043
SEPTEMBER 02, 2008
Washington Univ. MSOA member K. Daniel Riew, MD in JB &JS article, "Perils of Intravascular Methylprednisolone Injection into the Vertebral Artery."
The full article: http://www.ejbjs.org/cgi/content/abstract/90/9/1932
AUGUST 27, 2008
MSOA member Sonny Bal, M.D. on how "Malpractice law evolved via orthopedics" in Orthopedics Today
The full article: http://www.orthosupersite.com/view.asp?rID=30108
AUGUST 25, 2008
MSOA members, Brett Crist, M.D. Greg Della Rocca, M.D. and Yvonne Murtha, M.D. on "Treatment of Acute Distal Femur Fractures" in Orthopedics Today
The full article: http://www.orthosupersite.com/view.asp?rID=29795
JULY 17, 2008
MU Orthopedics Chair to Leave for Ohio State
The full article: http://www.columbiatribune.com/2008/Jul/20080717Busi003.asp
JULY 16, 2008
Bush Veto of Medicare Pay for Doctors is Rejected
The full article: Click Here
JULY 14, 2008
Bush to Veto Bill Restoring Medicare Doctors' Pay
The full article: http://www.kansascity.com/444/story/699795.html
JULY 13, 2008
Doctors Press Senate to Undo Medicare Cuts
The full article: http://www.nytimes.com/2008/07/07/health/policy/07medicare.html?_r=1&oref=slogin
JULY 09, 2008
MSOA member Sonny Bal, M.D.: How federal government investigations at hospitals can affect orthopedic surgeons
The full article: http://www.orthosupersite.com/view.asp?rID=29377
JULY 07, 2008
Doctors Press Senate to Undo Medicare Cuts.
The full article: http://www.nytimes.com/2008/07/07/health/policy/07medicare.html?_r=1&oref=slogin
JULY 03, 2008
Doug Kiburz, M.D. has designed and created a Tree of Andry for orthopaedic physicians.
Doug Kiburz, M.D. has designed and created a Tree of Andry for orthopaedic physicians. The three-dimensional artwork features a polished wood base with heavy cut stone and ranges from eighteen to twenty-four inches tall. To purchase or commission Tree of Andry for your office or special occasion, contact Doug Kiburz, M.D. at 816-826-5890 or kibz@charter.net.
JULY 03, 2008
MSOA member Matthew Dobbs, MD's research of the treatment of clubfoot featured in JB&JS
The full article: http://www.ejbjs.org/cgi/content/abstract/90/7/1501
MAY 30, 2008
Columbia MSOA member Sonny Bal, M.D. cited in Reader's Digest article.
The full article: www.rd.com/living-healthy/keep-joints-limber-and-arthritis-at-bay/article16077.html
MAY 28, 2008
Kansas City MSOA member, James Hamilton, M.D.'s work featured in "Surgeon's art showcases medicine."
The full article: Click here
MAY 27, 2008
MSOA member George Schoedinger, M.D. discusses prompt pay struggle.
The full article: Click here
MAY 14, 2008
MSOA's Jason Calhoun, M.D.'s article "Prevention and management of infections associated with combat-related extremity injuries" published in Journal of Trauma, 2008 Mar;64(3 Suppl):S239-51.
MAY 05, 2008
MSOA member William Allen, MD's research on "Post-traumatic Catamenial Sciatica" published in Orthopedics.
The full article: http://www.orthosupersite.com/view.asp?rID=27104
APRIL 28, 2008
Research by MSOA members Matthew J. Smith, MD; J. Douglas Haltom, MD; Barry J. Gainor, MD entitled "Effects of Anticoagulation on Wound Healing Using a Tensile Test" published in Orthopedics
The full article: http://www.orthosupersite.com/view.asp?rID=27828
APRIL 23, 2008
MSOA member Dr. Matthew Dobbs noted in Scottish newspaper: 'Health: A step in the right direction'
The full article: http://scotlandonsunday.scotsman.com/spectrum/Health-A-step-in-the.3998076.jp
APRIL 10, 2008
MU's Sonny Bal, M.D. writes in Orthopedics Today: 'Surgeon characteristics and medical malpractice: Are orthopedists at risk?'
The full article: www.orthosupersite.com/view.asp?rID=27489
APRIL 10, 2008
Supreme Court Rules on Staff Guidelines
MO Supreme Court rules medical staff members may sue hospitals over privileging disputes if the facilities fail to follow staff guidelines. See Robert C. Egan, MD, v. St. Anthony's Medical Center. MO Supreme Court, Feb 5, 2008.
MARCH 24, 2008
Register today for the MSOA 39th Annual Meeting
Hear firsthand from surgeons with orthopaedic experience overseas. Discuss innovative care with leaders in their field involving tibial plateau fractures, lower extremity fractures in children, and unique injury patterns in the over-40 adult. Hear the latest about surgical centers and ancillary services. Learn new ways of effective communication with patients of diverse backgrounds. Click here to register today.
MARCH 25, 2008
MU's Sonny Bal's article "Medical liability and the loss-of-chance doctrine: Is failure to diagnose negligence?" featured in Orthopedics Today.
The full article: http://www.orthosupersite.com/view.asp?rID=26716
MARCH 25, 2008
MSOA member John Krause, M.D.'s article "Acute Isolated Lateral Leg Compartment Syndrome Following a Peroneus Longus Muscle Tear" featured in Orthopedics.
The full article: http://www.orthosupersite.com/view.asp?rID=26429
MARCH 03, 2008
MSOA member Sonny Bal featured in news article: "New idea aims to help old knees"
The full article: http://www.columbiatribune.com/2008/Mar/20080302News004.asp
FEBRUARY 26, 2008
Coming soon! Employment Center
Look for the new orthopaedic employment center which will be accesses through the MSOA website. Employers will be able to post notices of available positions. Job-seekers will be able to post resumes confidentially and free. Another valuable service brought to you by MSOA.
FEBRUARY 25, 2008
MSOA member Lawrence Page, M.D. featured on ABC KSPR (Springfield).
The full article: http://www.kspr.com/news/local/15795222.html
FEBRUARY 05, 2008
MU's Dr. Sonny Bal's offers practice management advice in "Deferred prosecution agreement: Can it improve surgeon-patient communication?" in Orthopedics Today.
The full article: http://www.orthosupersite.com/view.asp?rID=26133
FEBRUARY 04, 2008
MU Curators Approve Changes to Orthopaedic Institute
The full article: http://www.columbiatribune.com/2008/Feb/20080202News004.asp
JANUARY 22, 2008
MSOA member Dr. Greg Della Rocca of MU addresses traffic injuries
The full article: http://www.columbiamissourian.com/stories/2008/01/13/traffic-deaths-down-ahead-schedule/
JANUARY 16, 2008
Washington University's Dr. Richard Gelberman co-authors study of proximal row carpectomy in Orthopedics 2008; 31:75
The full article: http://www.orthosupersite.com/view.asp?rID=25360
JANUARY 14, 2008
Governor Blunt Proposes Rate Increase for MO HealthNet Physicians
Gov. Matt Blunt has proposed a nearly $53 million rate increase for physicians who treat lower-income Missourians. Blunt's proposal amounts to a 10 percent increase in the reimbursement rates paid to doctors who participate in Missouri's Medicaid program, now called MO HealthNet. Currently, physicians' rates are 55 percent of rates for the federal Medicare program for senior citizens and disabled.
During debate on the MO HealthNet plan, MSOA's 2007 President Jason Calhoun testified at the MSOA Lobby Day that Medicaid reimbursement rates should be brought up to a reasonable reimbursement rate before implementing mandatory pay-for-performance penalties and incentives at the state level.
The proposed increase would raise MO HealthNet reimbursement rates to a minimum of 65 percent of the Medicare rates. Last year, a $66.1 million for physician-related rate increases brought reimbursement rates to a minimum of 55 percent of Medicare rates, an average increase of 13 percent.
The increase, which would cost the state $52.8 million, would raise MO HealthNet rates to a minimum of 65 percent of Medicare rates. As of October 2007, MO HealthNet had 829,472 enrollees statewide.
MSOA has consistenly requested a moratorium on Missouri-based "pay-for-performance" until Medicaid reimbursement rates are at least 100% of Medicare or private insurance. MO HealthNet legislation calls for reimbursements rates to be brought up to 100 percent of Medicare rates in five years.
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