An aging, but active, patient population and the ability to provide more aggressive care suggest that the demand for orthopedic services will continue to increase in the coming years. Add the new favorable reimbursement rates under Medicare's new ASC payment system, and you'll see why orthopedic surgery — including knee and shoulder arthroscopy, meniscectomy, ACL reconstruction, hand and wrist surgeries, fracture care, and nerve and tendon treatment — is a clear winner. Here's how your facility can take advantage.