Medscape considered various factors to rank the best and worst places for physicians to avoid burnout, in its "Best and Worst Places to Practice 2017."
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Humana is partnering with several orthopedic groups in Virginia and North Caroline to provide an episode of care model for total joint replacements.
Orthopedic surgeons have performed fewer knee arthroscopies to treat osteoarthritis since a study found the procedure did little to treat the disease, according to Clinical Advisor.
Humana is collaborating with 11 orthopedic specialty groups in North Carolina and Virginia to implement a value-based care model.
SERMO, a social network for 650,000 physician members, launched its Drug Ratings tool.
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Providence Medical Technology closed a $10.5 million debt agreement with Bridge Bank.
Scott Gottlieb, MD, has been confirmed as FDA commissioner, according to The New York Times.
Memphis-based Primary Care Specialists was recently hacked and forced to pay a ransom to regain access to patient records, according to WMCA.
According to a recent Medscape study, orthopedists' likelihood to charge patients for missing appointments without notice depends on where they practice.
Jenn DePhillips, PA-C of Flagstaff (Ariz.) Bone & Joint is expanding her locations of care.