Lake Joint Effort - Joint Replacement
Our Guarantee to You
The Value Guarantee for hip and knee replacement is our promise to our patients and their insurance companies that they will never be billed for additional costs of treatment for avoidable, surgery-related, follow-up care and hospital readmissions. Our Lady of the Lake is the first and only hospital in the U.S. to offer this guarantee.
Value Guarantee: Details
The Value Guarantee covers the full range of care within the first 30 days - surgery and follow-up care - for an adult patient's hip or knee replacement provided by physician partners of Our Lady of the Lake. The guarantee does not cover complications due to failure of the surgical implant device. To participate in the guarantee program, the patient must have commercial insurance coverage, and must pledge to be an active participant in his/her care and recovery. This pledge includes attending pre-operative education classes and other pre-surgical evaluations, adhering to all post-surgery instructions and follow-up care.
About Joint Replacement Surgery
Joint replacement is an elective procedure that can dramatically improve your quality of life. At Our Lady of the Lake, we perform more than 1,500 total joint surgeries each year, including knee, hip and shoulder replacements. Lake Joint Effort is a comprehensive program that caters to your every joint replacement need.
Contact Us:
Lake Joint Effort Program
(225) 765-8302
From the moment you are recommended for the program, our staff works with your primary care physician and orthopedic surgeon to coordinate the care you'll receive. Lake Joint Effort provides:
- An enhanced, more consistent patient experience
- A built-in support system that includes your healthcare team, your family and other joint replacement patients
- Better physical outcomes
A cohesive medical team consisting of the surgeon, program coordinator, pharmacist, nurse, and therapist to assist you in the primary goal of an early return to an independent lifestyle.
What to expect
Every detail is taken care of and coordinated for you, from insurance filing to hospital admission to discharge. After your physician or surgeon recommends you for our program, we will call you to schedule an education class which is a critical step in completing your care. The education class is for patients and a family member which walks you through each step of the process, making sure to answer any questions you may have.
We want your total joint replacement surgery to be a positive, rewarding experience, which is why our program is focused on wellness. Patients who have been a part of Lake Joint Effort consistently point to three benefits the program provides:
- Support: You get to know your entire healthcare team, which remains with you throughout your stay. A family member or friend will serve as your "coach," providing personal support and encouragement.
- New Friendships: Beginning with your education class, you'll meet others going through the same process as you. You'll see familiar faces as soon as you are admitted to the hospital, and many patients develop personal friendships that last beyond their stay. You'll also have the opportunity to catch up with former patients at periodic Lake Joint Effort reunion events.
- Results: Our patients consistently require shorter recovery periods and most are able to return home sooner than the average total joint replacement patient.