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Coastal Health orthopedic building sold for $12M
A Jacksonville, Fla.-based medical office building housing Coastal Health's orthopedic, spine, pain management, podiatry and physical therapy practices has sold for $12.05 million, according to a May 28 report from Jacksonville Business Journal. -
7 orthopedic, spine surgeons' investment secrets
From artificial intelligence and physician therapy, to more conservative, old school investment opportunities, here is how seven orthopedic and spine surgeons are investing in 2024. -
Orthopedic smart implants can 'reestablish normals' in care, DISC surgeon says
Orthopedic surgeon James Chen, MD, has been with DISC Sports and Spine Center since December and is bolstering its total joint replacement program.
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Minimally invasive SI joint fusion linked with increased opioid usage: Study
Minimally invasive sacroiliac joint fusion is associated with increased opioid usage, according to a study published in the June 15 edition of Spine. -
How orthopedic compensation, wRVUs changed over 5 years
Orthopedic surgeon pay and work relative value units grew since 2019, according to MGMA's Provider Compensation and Productivity report. -
Canary Medical's smart spinal fusion implant earns FDA breakthrough designation
Canary Medical earned the FDA's breakthrough designation for its smart lumbar spine cartridge, the devicemaker said May 29. -
Vuze Medical gets FDA clearance for 2nd generation spine software
Vuze Medical's software-based 3D spine guidance earned FDA 510(k) clearance for its second iteration, the company said May 29.
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Orthopedic surgeon compensation compared to 4 other physician specialties
Orthopedic surgeons are one of the highest-earning physician specialties, earning an average annual salary of $378,250, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. -
Hospital for Special Surgery partners on value-based care bundle program
New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery is set to collaborate with Best in Class MD to launch a bundled surgery program for orthopedics. -
4 orthopedic center openings in 30 days
Here are four orthopedic groups that have opened new care centers that Becker's has reported on since April 29: -
7 spine devices earning FDA approval in 45 days
Here are seven spine devices that have received FDA clearance that Becker's has reported on since April 16:
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2024 orthopedist compensation in 9 numbers
Orthopedic surgeons in the U.S. earn an average of $558,000 annually, according to Medscape's 2024 "Orthopedist Compensation Report," published May 24. -
The 7 most challenging parts of being an orthopedic surgeon
A plurality of orthopedic surgeons cite dealing with Medicare and other insurers as the most difficult part of their jobs, according to Medscape's 2024 "Orthopedist Compensation Report," published May 24. -
Spineart gains FDA clearance for anterior cervical cage
Spineart received FDA 510(k) clearance for its SCARLET AC-Ti secured anterior cervical cage. -
2024 neurologist compensation in 9 numbers
Neurologists in the U.S. earn an average of $343,000 annually, according to Medscape's 2024 "Neurologist Compensation Report," published May 24. -
13 largest orthopedic mergers in the last 5 years
Here are 13 of the largest orthopedic practice mergers that Becker's has reported on since 2019. -
How orthopedic surgeon pay compares to inflation
Average compensation for orthopedic surgeons saw a 2.6% decrease between 2023 and 2024, while inflation is currently down by 0.7% from last year. -
Meet the leaders of the 3 best hospitals in New York for spine surgery
Healthgrades recently released its rankings for the best hospitals in the U.S. for spine surgery, including three in New York. -
Rising costs, decreasing reimbursements continue to threaten orthopedics
Costs are rising while reimbursement rates continue to drop. -
8 health systems, medical centers adding orthopedic surgeons in 1 month
Here are eight health systems and medical centers that have added orthopedic surgeons since April 29:
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