Sharon E Reske

1 publication 2015 – 2015
Arthroplasty, Replacement, HipArthroplasty, Replacement, KneeHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHealth Care CostsHealth Care Surveys

What does Sharon E Reske research?

Dr. Reske studies how patients perceive the costs associated with total hip and knee arthroplasties, which are surgeries to replace damaged joints with artificial ones. She specifically looks at what patients think the costs are, how much surgeons and hospitals earn, and the actual expenses involved. This research is important because it helps to illuminate how misinformation about healthcare costs can affect patients' ability to make informed decisions regarding their medical care.

Key findings

  • Patients estimated that surgeons earned about $12,000 from each hip or knee replacement, which is significantly higher than the reality.
  • The hospital reimbursement for these surgeries was thought to be around $28,000, while the actual cost to the hospital was about $24,000.
  • Patients believed that the artificial joint itself cost around $6,500, illustrating their misinterpretation of the pricing structure involved in these surgical procedures.

Frequently asked questions

Does Dr. Reske study the costs of joint replacement surgeries?
Yes, she specifically studies patients' perceptions of the costs associated with total hip and knee arthroplasties.
What findings has Dr. Reske uncovered about patient knowledge of healthcare costs?
Her research shows that patients dramatically overestimate surgeons' earnings and misunderstand the total costs involved in joint replacement surgeries.
How could Dr. Reske's work help patients?
By revealing the misconceptions patients have about surgery costs, her work can improve their understanding and help them make more informed decisions about their healthcare.

Publications in plain English

Patients' perceptions of the costs of total hip and knee arthroplasty.

2015

American journal of orthopedics (Belle Mead, N.J.)

Maratt JD, Gagnier JJ, Gombera MM, Reske SE, Hallstrom BR +1 more

Plain English
Researchers asked 284 patients who had hip or knee replacement surgery what they thought these procedures cost and who got paid how much. Patients guessed the surgeon made about $12,000, the hospital was reimbursed about $28,000, the hospital's actual costs were about $24,000, and the artificial joint itself cost about $6,500. The patients got most of these numbers significantly wrong—they dramatically overestimated how much money the surgeon pocketed, thinking surgeons got a much bigger slice of the pie than they actually do. This matters because when patients don't understand where healthcare money actually goes, they can't make informed decisions about their care or have realistic conversations with doctors and hospitals about costs.

PubMed

Publication data sourced from PubMed . Plain-English summaries generated by AI. Not medical advice.