Christian Pean M.D., M.S.
Durham, North Carolina, United States
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Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Trauma and Reconstruction Surgery at Duke University…
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One tiny additional ask for this awesome data-sharing initiative: 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮! Last week, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid…
One tiny additional ask for this awesome data-sharing initiative: 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮! Last week, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid…
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Sharing an insightful article on how AI is transforming healthcare for the older population. Key areas highlighted include advancements in monitoring…
Sharing an insightful article on how AI is transforming healthcare for the older population. Key areas highlighted include advancements in monitoring…
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The Institute for Accountable Care is predicting that the average hospital will lose $900 per case in the TEAM model (schedule to begin in 2026).…
The Institute for Accountable Care is predicting that the average hospital will lose $900 per case in the TEAM model (schedule to begin in 2026).…
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The Strategy and Policy Orthopedic Residency Track (SPORT) is an Orthopedic residency track with emphasis on Health Care Strategy, Policy and Advocacy. This track supports selected residents to augment their standard residency education with an Advanced Certificate in Health Policy from the NYU Wagner Graduate School, participation at national and state Orthopedic meetings geared towards advocacy and health policy, and a publishable project related to health policy and advocacy.
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Policy and Ethical Considerations for Widespread Utilization of Generic Orthopedic Implants
Arthroplasty Today
In 2015, the United States spent $3.2 trillion on healthcare, representing 18% of the nation’s gross domestic product [1]. As prices continue to climb, physicians, healthcare policymakers, and industry leaders alike have sought varied means to lower costs while maintaining the quality of care. Control of implant costs is a necessary focus for cost containment in orthopedic surgery. To that end, as patents on many brand name implants begin to expire, “generic” implants present a unique…
In 2015, the United States spent $3.2 trillion on healthcare, representing 18% of the nation’s gross domestic product [1]. As prices continue to climb, physicians, healthcare policymakers, and industry leaders alike have sought varied means to lower costs while maintaining the quality of care. Control of implant costs is a necessary focus for cost containment in orthopedic surgery. To that end, as patents on many brand name implants begin to expire, “generic” implants present a unique opportunity to improve the value of orthopedic care. Although generic drugs have been used for decades in the pharmaceutical industry, the use of generic implants has only recently been considered in the field of orthopedic surgery [8, 9, 10]. In the pharmaceutical sector, an estimated $33 billion has been saved by Medicare in the United States through utilization of generic medications. This article discusses the pros and cons of generic implant usage from economic, clinical, and ethical perspectives.
Honors & Awards
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American Medical Association Excellence in Medicine Leadership Award
American Medical Association
This award recognizes exceptional medical professionals who go beyond the medical practice to positively influence health care. Through organized medicine and community activities, these individuals from different stages of the physician training make a difference in the quality of health care and organized medicine.
The Leadership Awards are presented to 10 medical students and 5 early career physicians highly selected from across the United States to recognize their outstanding…This award recognizes exceptional medical professionals who go beyond the medical practice to positively influence health care. Through organized medicine and community activities, these individuals from different stages of the physician training make a difference in the quality of health care and organized medicine.
The Leadership Awards are presented to 10 medical students and 5 early career physicians highly selected from across the United States to recognize their outstanding leadership in the areas of advocacy, community service and/or education.
Languages
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Spanish
Native or bilingual proficiency
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French
Elementary proficiency
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American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
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Do you use AI for your data work? If not, you should! Watch the demo video below. With AI, we can navigate the complex landscape of public datasets!!
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