Altoona, PA October 11, 2016 – University Orthopedics Center’s (UOC) Christopher S. McClellan, DO was invited faculty to present at the 2016 Fall Musculoskeletal Leadership Summit held in Chicago, IL on Thursday, October 6, 2016. His presentation included information on “The Move to Outpatient Total Joints”. The Musculoskeletal Leadership Summit is a conference that focuses on the industry’s push to implement value-based care. Musculoskeletal service line leaders are under pressure to change their processes in order to be adaptable to payment reform and new models of care. Leaders from across the country shared their experiences and best practices for creating orthopedic and spine centers of excellence. Topics included: Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement (CJR) Model, physician alignment, bundled payments, medical tourism, outpatient surgery, patient experience, and marketing for growth. Dr. McClellan is a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon and has unique competencies in the area of Hip/Knee Replacement. He also specializes in general orthopedics and performs knee arthroscopy and injuries of the hip and knee. Dr. McClellan is accepting new patients at our Altoona (Fairway Drive), DuBois, and Bedford locations. To schedule an appointment, please call 814-942-1166 or log onto www.uoc.com to schedule an appointment online. University Orthopedics Center and affiliated companies provide diagnostic, surgical and rehabilitation services for patients with musculo-skeletal injuries or chronic/degenerative orthopedic disorders. UOC, established in 1991, is headquartered in State College with offices in Altoona, Tyrone, DuBois, Huntingdon, Roaring Spring, Bedford, and Lewistown, and employs approximately 270 people. University Orthopedics Center is not affiliated with Penn State University.