Practice Management

Becoming a reputable physician takes years of training and experience. However, in return, physicians are often generously compensated.

The American Alliance of Orthopaedic Executives awarded several members who demonstrated excellence in the orthopedic practice industry during the AAOE 2018 Annual Conference in Orlando, Fla., April 14 to 17.

The Department of Defense awarded Cleveland Clinic $2.5 million to research and lead a brain stimulation study in patients who suffer from paralyzed upper limbs to due spinal cord injuries.

Philadelphia-based Rothman Institute added six physicians from Aria Orthopedics, also based in Philadelphia.

Phoenix-based orthopedic group The CORE Institute added pain management specialist Jason R. Sherman, MD, and orthopedic spine surgeon Tajdip Sandhu, MD, to its team.

Orlando, Fla.-based Jewett Orthopaedic Clinic partnered with Clearwave Corp. Patient Information Exchange to launch a patient check-in system at the orthopedic center.

James St. Louis, DO, will now accept Medicare for laser spine procedures.

Phoenix-based OrthoArizona launched its new Foot & Ankle Institute.

The average U.S. orthopedic specialist salary is $497,000, according to the "Medscape Orthopedist Compensation Report 2018." 

Evansville, Ind.-based Deaconness Health System cut the ribbon on the Orthopedic and Neuroscience Hospital on the Deaconness Gateway campus in Newburgh, Ind., May 4.