The Economic Science of the Cost of an Orthopaedic Procedure: What Leaders Need to Know Now

On many Wednesdays at 8 PM EST the JOEI hosts “Open Mic” on the hottest trending topics in clinical, economic, and innovative experiences in orthopaedics. All sessions reference previously published works in the Journal of Orthopaedics Experience & Innovation. Last week, Avant-garde Health CEO Derek Haas joined for an important conversation on “The Economic Science of the Cost of an Orthopaedic Procedure.” This session covers: • How costs are measured—and too often mismeasured • The hidden drivers of variation across hospitals and practices • Why true cost clarity matters now more than ever • Practical steps leaders can take today