On September 27th, the Catalan Parliament approved the holding of a referendum on independence from Spain. Critics of independence argue that Cataloniaâs interests are better represented by remaining a part of Spain, and point to the current economic uncertainty as further reason for caution. The matter is fast coming to a head, as the Spanish government has announced they will prevent any referendum from taking place.
Shoulder arthroplasty is also less expensive, according to McFarland. A shoulder replacementâs total costs, on average, are $10, 351; whereas hip replacement surgery averages $15, 442, and knee arthroplasty, $14, 674.houlder arthroplasty is also less expensive, according to McFarland. A shoulder replacementâs total costs, on average, are $10, 351; whereas hip replacement surgery averages $15, 442, and knee arthroplasty, $14, 674.
The group's report cover prices for knee and hip replacement surgeries, which are among the fastest growing procedures in the country. The report, which analyzed three years of BCBSA companies' claims data in 64 markets, found that the average price for a knee replacement surgery is $31,124. But that price, which doesn't reflect what the patient actually pays, can vary greatly within the same city.