The American journal of managed care
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The number of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACL-R) surgeries for adolescent patients has been increasing, and so are the costs for medical care services and the general cost of living. We proposed a novel economic model assessing the cost associated with adolescent ACL-R over time and how this compared with price measures in the US economy. ⋯ The rising cost of adolescent ACL-R has been outpacing the inflation in the cost of medical services and the general economy in the US. The COVID-19 pandemic and market rigidity in medical services may have impacted these trends. Optimizing OR time usage may mitigate the rising cost.
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If we are to achieve the clinical and economic benefits of primary care and care continuity, the implementation and evaluation of strategies that reward clinicians and patients are warranted.
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This editorial discusses positions for academic medical centers to consider when designing and implementing artificial intelligence (AI) tools.
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This editorial describes the need for a system that helps primary care physicians prioritize shared decision-making for preventive services.