Middle East - Children's Encyclopedia (Ages 8-11) The Middle East is the region around the southern and eastern shores of the Mediterranean Sea. It includes the countries that are located where the continents of Europe, Asia, and Africa meet. Geographers and historians do not always agree on which countries should be included in the Middle East.
How to Benchmark: Once you have calculated your overhead rate, compare it with the median levels reported by peer practices in your specialty. For example, the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) Cost Surveys report the specialty-specific overhead rates that can be used for benchmark comparison. For pediatric practices, the typical overhead rate approximates 60%; for orthopedic surgery practices, the overhead rate is lower, at 45%.
Jared Foran, an orthopedic surgeon in Denver, is a co-author of a new study called âPatient Perception of Physician Reimbursement in Elective Total Hip and Knee Arthroplastyâ (PDF here). The authors surveyed 1,200 patients to see how much they thought orthopedic surgeons should make and what Medicare actually pays for a hip or knee replacement. On average, patients thought that surgeons should receive $18,501 for total hip replacements, and $16,822 for total knee replacements.