Case Study: Arlington Orthopedic Associates achieves $400K+ annual savings and full EHR adoption with Medusind

Arlington Orthopedics Saves Hundreds of Thousands with Switch to Flexible PrimeSUITE Solution

Arlington Orthopedic Associates, a 19‑physician, two‑facility orthopedic practice in the Dallas–Fort Worth area, faced skyrocketing transcription and paper costs ($400,000 and $150,000 annually), an underused EMR, and the need for a certified EHR to meet meaningful‑use requirements. To solve this, Arlington selected Medusind and implemented a flexible electronic health record solution using PrimeSUITE and PrimeSPEECH to eliminate paper charts, improve usability, and enable discrete data reporting.

Medusind led a phased rollout beginning in May 2011; within four months every patient chart was electronic. Using Medusind’s PrimeSUITE/PrimeSPEECH, Arlington saved $400,000 in transcription costs in the first year, cut supply and space expenses, qualified for meaningful‑use incentives, and boosted efficiency—instant chart access, same‑day MRI authorizations and scheduling, faster internal referrals—and converted a former file room into usable office space, delivering clear operational and financial gains.

Arlington Orthopedic Associates

John R. Wagner

Chief Administrative Officer