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Orthopedics remains one of the top-paid specialties, according to reports from Medscape, AMN HealthCare and Bureau of Labor Statistics. Five things to know: 1. The average salary for an orthopedic surgeon is $564,000, according to Medscape. Of 29 specialties included…

For orthopedic surgeons, consolidation in the industry can be both an opportunity and a threat to independence.  Depending on the surgeon and their goals, being employed by a consolidator can provide stability and a safety net. However, there are still…

Evolve Orthopedic Partners, a physician-led management services organization, has formed.  The company completed its first foundational partnership with OrthoNY, which has orthopedic clinics and ambulatory surgery centers throughout New York, according to an Aug. 12 news release from Evolve.  OrthoNY…

Amid changes in federal healthcare policy, data tools will become increasingly  important for spine surgeons, Andrew Fanous, MD, said. Dr. Fanous, of Alexandria, Va.-based Inova, joined the “Becker’s Spine and Orthopedic Podcast” to discuss what spine surgeons can do to…

There’s one crucial factor that will make outpatient spine surgery a success, spine surgeon Jason Cuellar, MD, PhD, said. Dr. Cuellar, who practices in Jupiter, Fla., discussed what’s next for outpatient spine surgery and how groups should approach safety in…

Spine surgeon Harry Shufflebarger, MD, died, West Palm beach, Fla.-based Paley Orthopedic & Spine Institute said in an Aug. 11 LinkedIn post. Dr. Shufflebarger treated thousands of children, founded the Harms Study Group and was president of the Scoliosis Research…

Xtant Medical’s second-quarter sales reached $35.4 million, according to financial results posted Aug. 12. Five notes: 1. Revenue grew 18% year over year, according to a news release. 2. The company saw net income of $3.6 million compared to a…

With more orthopedic practices and groups popping up, the competition to retain patients is forcing  providers to stay at the top of their game. Because individuals have more options than ever, there is less loyalty on the patient side of…

Here are four data breaches and security incidents impacting orthopedic practices and groups, as reported by Becker’s since May 1: