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Orthopedic leaders stepping down in 2024
Becker's has reported on seven orthopedic surgeons and leaders who have retired from their posts or announced retirement plans since late last year. -
The best orthopedic hospitals in the 3 largest US cities
Healthgrades has released its annual list of the top specialty orthopedic hospitals by state, including several facilities in the U.S.' three largest cities: New York City, Los Angeles and Chicago. -
Orthopedic surgeons among oldest physician specialists
While the average age of practicing physicians in the U.S. is 53.9, the average practicing orthopedic surgeon is 56, according to a 2023 report from Definitive Healthcare. -
2 recent spine, orthopedic layoffs
Here are two recent layoffs in the spine and orthopedic industry that Becker's has reported on since Jan. 9: -
Meet the physicians heading to the 2024 Super Bowl
Two playoff football games played on Jan. 28 determined that the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers are headed to the 2024 Super Bowl in Las Vegas on Feb. 11. -
The best hospitals for joint replacement in 18 states: Healthgrades
Healthgrades identified the top hospitals for joint replacement in 18 states. -
Physician shortage could spell 'doomsday' for orthopedics
The looming physician shortage poses a unique threat to orthopedics. -
6 orthopedic practices rebranding
Orthopedic and spine practices are constantly looking for ways to stand out, taking measures such as rebranding, changing their names and changing their logos. -
Dallas County Hospital adds 2 orthopedic surgeons
Dallas County Hospital in Perry, Iowa added two orthopedic surgeons to its team, according to a Jan. 29 announcement in the Des Moines Register. -
Dr. James Andrews retires
James Andrews, MD, has retired at the age of 81, according to a feature from the MLB. -
What to know about the president of DePuy Synthes' US business
Here are three things to know about the president of DePuy Synthes' U.S. business, Leslie Storms: -
Orthopedic practices turn their focus to recruitment
As physician shortages continue to threaten every healthcare specialty, here is what five practices told Becker's they are doing to recruit new talent in 2024: -
4 orthopedic data breaches in the 1st month of 2024
Less than one month into 2024, Becker's has already reported on four healthcare data breaches that have affected orthopedic and spine patients. -
PIH Health adds Persona IQ for total knee replacements
Whittier, Calif.-based PIH Health has added Zimmer Biomet's Persona IQ smart knee implant for total knee replacement surgeries. -
'Handcuffed within our own profession': What is burning out orthopedic surgeons
While orthopedic surgery is one of the least burn-out physician specialties in 2024, 44% of orthopedic surgeons do report feelings of burnout. -
Des Moines Orthopaedic Surgeons suffers data incident
Des Moines (Iowa) Orthopaedic Surgeons was hit with a data security incident that affected certain protected health information. -
The physician shortage's effect on the orthopedic industry
The physician shortage is a threat to every area of healthcare. But how will it affect orthopedics? -
How OrthoMidwest has fared 1 year post-merger
Rockford-based OrthoIllinois and Chicago-based Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush came together to form OrthoMidwest at the start of 2023. -
The largest spine, orthopedic acquisitions of the last 5 years
From practice acquisitions to medtech shake-ups, here are the largest spine and orthopedic acquisitions Becker's has covered in the last five years: -
5 women making history in orthopedic surgery
Women only make up about 18% of the orthopedic surgeon workforce, one of the largest gender disparities across healthcare specialties.
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