Joint Replacement program
The future of joint replacements is in Morgan County!
Morgan Medical Center is pleased to introduce our Joint Replacement Program by offering the Mako SmartRobotics™ System.
The Mako SmartRobotics™
Each patient is unique and can experience joint pain for different reasons.
Pain from arthritis and joint degeneration can be constant or come and go, occur with movement or after a period of rest, or be located in one spot or many parts of the body. It is common for patients to try medication and other conservative treatments to treat their knee or hip pain. If you haven’t experienced adequate relief with those treatment options, you may be a candidate for Mako Total Knee, Total Hip, or Partial Knee replacement.
How Does Mako SmartRobotics™ Work?
The Mako Robotic-Arm Assisted Surgery System utilizes CT-based 3D modeling, allowing the orthopedic surgeon to use the Mako application to create a personalized surgical plan based on each patient’s specific diagnosis and unique anatomy.
Total Knee vs. Partial Knee Replacement
Based on the severity of the arthritis in the knee, total or partial knee replacement may be recommended by a surgeon. Both procedures involve the orthopedic surgeon guiding Mako’s robotic arm to remove diseased bone and cartilage.
Mako for Total Knee Replacement is a treatment option for adults living with mid- to late-stage osteoarthritis of the knee. With a Mako Total Knee replacement, the entire knee joint is replaced, and the surgeon inserts a Triathlon Total Knee implant. With over a decade of clinical history, Triathlon knee replacements are different from traditional knee replacements because they are designed to work with the body to promote natural-like circular motion.
Mako for Partial Knee Replacement is a treatment option for adults living with early-to-midstage osteoarthritis (OA) that has not yet progressed to all three compartments of the knee. Depending on where the arthritis affects the knee, patients may have an implant inserted in any of the following areas:
- Bicompartmental
- Medial (inside)
- Patellofemoral (top)
- Lateral (outside)
Total Hip Replacement
Mako for Total Hip Replacement is intended for patients who suffer from noninflammatory or inflammatory degenerative joint disease (DJD). Some forms of DJD include osteoarthritis (OA), post-traumatic arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis (RA), avascular necrosis (AVN), and hip dysplasia.
What Are the Key Benefits of the Mako SmartRobotics™ System?
Key benefits of the Mako SmartRobotics™ System include:
- Less pain
- Quicker recovery time
- Smaller incision
- Shorter hospital stays
Meet Our Provider
William Ashford, M.D.
Accepting new patients.
Dr. William Ashford and a full surgical team use the Mako SmartRobotics™ System at Morgan Medical Center for total knee, partial knee, and total hip procedures.
Medical School: Georgetown University
Residency: Medical University of South Carolina
Fellowship: Emory Sports Medicine and Spine Center, Board Certified Orthopedics
Affiliation: Ashford Orthopedics Specialists
Explore Our Services
Price Transparency
In addition to making available a list of standard charges (sometimes called a chargemaster) for all services provided at the facility, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services now requires hospitals to disclose negotiated rates with various insurance providers and discounted cash prices to patients without insurance. This information is current as of its posting and will be updated annually, as the rule requires.
Please contact Morgan Medical Center’s Financial Counselor at (706) 752-2226 to receive a more accurate patient estimate or to discuss your payment options.
Pricing Transparency – Charge File
Pricing Transparency – Shoppable Services
Please visit our Patients page for information about Federal Poverty Guidelines and Applications.
Financial Assistance Program
Morgan Medical Center is committed to providing healthcare services to all patients based on medical necessity. We offer financial assistance to qualifying patients. Our mission is to work with our patients to find ways to make Morgan Medical Center’s care more affordable. We offer several assistance options, including Indigent, Charity, discounted care, payment plans, and online payment capabilities.
Uninsured patients may receive full or partial assistance for emergency and medically necessary care. An applied discount of up to 100% for patients who earn less than 200% of the Federal Poverty Level Guidelines. Patients who qualify for financial assistance will not be charged more than the Medicare discount rate. Uninsured and underinsured may also qualify for a one-time financial assistance adjustment for medication dispensed at Morgan Medical Center Pharmacy. Services such as cosmetic procedures and other services that normally are not covered by insurance, will not receive any additional discounts.
- Financial Assistance Program Policy
- Eligibility Criteria for Financial Assistance
- Financial Assistance Policy Provider List
- Plain Language Summary
- Financial Assistance Application in English
- Financial Assistance Application in Spanish
How to Apply for Assistance
Free copies of the FAP, plain language summary, and the FAP application may be obtained through any of these sources:
In-Person
Hospital Registration Office
Over the Phone
Online
Other Financial Options and Information Available
If a patient’s circumstances do not qualify for fully discounted services, other options may be available for resolving outstanding balances, as outlined below.
Need a Price Estimate?
Estimates for scheduled services occurring at our hospital are available for patients with or without insurance. For more information, please contact our Patient Financial Counselor at 706-752-2226.
Uninsured Discounts
Morgan Medical Center offers an automatic discount for all patients who do not have health insurance coverage. Please contact us if you have any questions about this program.
Payment Plans
Morgan Medical Center offers no-interest payment plans. If you would like to set up a payment plan, please call our Financial Care Team at 706-752-2226 or 706-752-2218. Payments can be made using cash, check, debit, or credit card.
Financial Questions
What is a charge?
Hospitals are required to maintain a catalog of procedures, descriptions and list prices in a complex accounting tool, known as the hospital chargemaster.
Although patients rarely pay the full charge amount, federal regulations require hospitals to apply the full list price (charge) to all patients who receive an item or service.
How are charges different from actual insurance payments?
How are charges different from out of pocket costs like deductibles or co-insurance?
How can I receive a customized estimate of my actual out of pocket costs?
For more information about your potential out-of-pocket costs, please contact your insurance provider prior to receiving care. Please contact Morgan Medical Center’s Financial Counselor at (706) 752-2226 for a more accurate patient estimate or to discuss payment options.
Resources
- Audited Financial Statements
- Annual Hospital Questionnaire
- Community Health Needs Assessment
- Medicaid DSH Survey
- List of Hospital Real Property Holdings
- List of Hospital Indebtedness
- End of Year Net Assets
- Compensation/Benefits Reports
- Hospital Accreditation
- Indigent and Charity Care Policy
- Hospital Financial Survey
- No Surprise Billing Act Notice
- Provider-Based Billing FAQ