Coral Gables, Fla.-based Baptist Health has appointed Carlos Hernandez as executive leader of Baptist Health Orthopedics In the role, Mr. Hernandez will strengthen Baptist Health’s partnerships with professional and collegiate sports organizations including the Miami Heat of the NBA, the…
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From department leadership roles to medtech positions, Becker’s reported on multiple spine surgeons who moved to new practices or added to their titles in the first quarter of 2026. Note: This is not an exhaustive list. 1. Fair Lawn, N.J.-based…
Riverwood Healthcare Center in Aitkin, Minn., was designated as a Blue Distinction Center for Knee and Hip Replacement by Blue Cross Blue Shield. The Blue Distinction recognizes hospitals that meet rigorous quality standards and demonstrate excellent patient outcomes. “Being named…
After an abnormal cancer screening, it takes an average of 156 days to reach diagnosis — a delay that increases costs, worsens outcomes and exposes gaps in care. This report outlines a new model: shifting clinical intervention earlier in the cancer…
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The highest paid orthopedic surgeon in Fort Worth, Texas, earns $929,400, according to Medscape’s salary reporter tool, which is much higher than the mean annual wage of $365,060 orthopedic surgeons make according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Here are…
Johnson & Johnson CEO Joaquin Duato’s total compensation was about $32 million in 2027, according to a Securities and Exchange Commission proxy filing. The company’s March 11 filing revealed the compensation packages for five executives from 2023 to 2025. Compensation packages include…
Ashley Bailey-Classen, DO of Trinity Pain Medicine Associates in Fort Worth, completed Texas’ first procedure using SI-Bone’s iFuse Intra-Ti system, according to a March 25 LinkedIn post. The iFuse Intra-Ti system is a minimally invasive 3D-printed implant designed for sacroiliac…
Philadelphia-based Rothman Orthopaedics is in a unique position to grow its workforce in 2026. The practice plans to add 41 surgeons between May 2025 and December 2026, and getting ahead of potential hurdles is an important driver behind the strategy,…
Locum tenens costs are rising — but not evenly across specialties or markets. This report breaks down where spend is accelerating, where demand is tightening, and how key workforce metrics are changing year over year. From increases in CRNA spend…
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Orthopedic practices and ASCs showed no signs of slowing their growth in early 2026, with a number of new locations opening across the country in the first quarter. The openings span independent surgeon groups, major health systems and children’s hospitals.…