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Orthopedic Review

Orthopedics' Medicare exodus | 10 states with the biggest orthopedic pay bumps | How orthopedics will survive with fewer surgeons | Johns Hopkins gets hip patients walking same day | Orthopedic surgeon building AI native practice

Surgeon pay by state, the Medicare exodus, and the reimbursement strategies paying off. May 28, 2026 1. Orthopedic surgeon pay increased the most in these 10 states Full story 2. Why orthopedic groups are walking away from Medicare Full story…

By: Nikhil Gaikwad

Federal DME crackdown: A $1B conviction among 8 cases | Spine surgeons react to $775B Medicaid cuts | Zimmer earns FDA clearance for shoulder robot | 5 CEOs on the future of orthopedics | What payers don't get about spine surgery

Federal fraud wave, Medicaid cuts, and two big orthopedic tech moves. May 26, 2026 1. DME fraud cases mount as federal scrutiny intensifies Full story 2. Newly-proposed Medicaid cuts could further squeeze spine access Full story 3. Northwell, Barrow and…

By: Nikhil Gaikwad

Orthopedic execs push for Medicare overhaul | Fla. orthopedic group sued for alleged kickbacks | Top-paying settings for orthopedic surgeons | Payers grab implant savings as surgeon pay drops | Medtronic's $650M pain management bet

Orthopedic leaders put Congress on notice, plus a kickback lawsuit and new surgeon pay benchmarks. May 21, 2026 1. Allstate sues Florida orthopedic group over alleged kickbacks Full story 2. Orthopedic executives push Congress to overhaul Medicare payment system Full…

By: Nikhil Gaikwad

Orthopedic surgeon pay by state | Spine device CFO pleads guilty to kickback scheme | The policy change that could upend orthopedic care | 5 orthopedic surgeons driving national policy | The physician noncompete battle intensifies

Orthopedic pay by state, a spine CFO’s guilty plea and the policy fight reshaping orthopedic care. May 19, 2026 1. Orthopedic surgeon pay by state, adjusted for cost of living Full story 2. Spine device company CFO pleads guilty to…

By: Nikhil Gaikwad

600+ ASCs performing TJR | ASC ownership a 'dream come true' for spine surgeon | Conn. orthopedic groups merge | Spire's CEO on building a strong orthopedic network | Orthopedic surgeon faces sanctions over alleged misconduct

May 14, 2026 1. Spire Orthopedic Partners' new CEO on building a network where physicians want to stay Full story 2. ASC ownership 'a dream come true': Dr. Dominic Maggio Full story 3. 240+ speakers. 750+ ASC and MD leaders. 3…

By: Nikhil Gaikwad
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Spine surgeon pays $110K drug penalty | Should orthopedic noncompetes be illegal? | Globus CEO remains confident amid competition | What could derail orthopedic care | Costly mistakes ASCs make before selling

A drug penalty, the noncompete debate and threats facing orthopedic care. May 12, 2026 1. Spine surgeon settles civil penalty over alleged drug recordkeeping claims Full story 2. Why 1 orthopedic surgeon believes noncompetes should be illegal in healthcare Full…

By: Nikhil Gaikwad

Orthopedic surgeons are beating payers | Tenet's TJR bet pays off | Smith+Nephew names orthopedic president | Stryker creates Ortho Tech division | 10 states with the highest, lowest malpractice rates

Surgeons are winning against insurers, plus Tenet, Smith+Nephew, Stryker updates. May 7, 2026 1. Why orthopedic surgeons are challenging insurers, and winning Full story 2. Double-digit joint replacement growth, 150+ robotic surgery programs: Tenet's ASC acuity push is paying off…

By: Nikhil Gaikwad
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