What AI Bots Are Doing to Your Insurance Claims
For the last several months, insurance companies have been denying some procedure claims based on what their AI bots have determined to be a logical reason. These claims have been covered previously and are typically unfounded. Dr. Gobezie asks his patients to take action by holding insurance companies responsible for
How Implant Quality Impacts Shoulder Surgery Outcomes
Advances in the design and application of shoulder implants have been significant over the last several years. Research has proven that higher quality materials and design of shoulder implants positively impact surgical outcomes. When choosing an orthopedic surgeon, it is always best to ask what types of implants and surgical
Cold Weather and Joint Pain
It IS 100% TRUE that barometric pressure impacts joint pain and arthritis. When the weather gets cooler, the synovial fluid that acts like motor oil in our joints becomes more like sludge. To help ease your aches during this frigid time of year, try the following: - Stay warm, Dress
How Does Age Impact Shoulder Surgery Recovery
It is true that age is just a number, but there are several things to consider before having shoulder (or any type) of surgery in later years. Age can impact the success of shoulder surgery in several ways, including the quality of person's bone density, muscle strength, and the number
What An MRI Report Really Means
In today's world, patients have access to an extensive amount of information through their electronic medical records. This can be a blessing and a curse. Dr. Gobezie discusses how an MRI shoulder scan is simply a tool that doctors use as a possible starting point for determining a patient's plan
The Benefits of Reverse Shoulder Replacement Surgery
Why does Dr. Gobezie prefer the Reverse Shoulder Replacement approach? Find out more here. https://youtube.com/shorts/2duFRa66ezw?feature=share
Some Benefits of Outpatient Surgery
Based on recent health finance research, costs are substantially reduced in an outpatient surgery center compared to the hospital setting. These centers are safe and less expensive. Other proven benefits of outpatient surgery include: Less Infection Money and Time Savings Recovery At Home Use of state-of-the-art surgical techniques Quicker recovery