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Dr. Jeffrey Dugas performs surgery on Red Sox pitcher
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Garrett Whitlock traveled to Alabama to undergo right elbow surgery performed by Jeffrey Dugas, MD, a surgeon at the Andrews Sports Medicine & Orthopedics Center in Birmingham, Ala., according to a May 30 report from MassLive. -
Are orthopedic surgeons affected by competition?
The majority of orthopedic surgeons say their income is either somewhat or considerably affected by competing physician practices, according to Medscape's 2024 "Orthopedist Compensation Report," published May 24. -
Rothman Orthopaedic Institute fighting 2 former health system partners in court
Philadelphia-based Rothman Orthopaedic Institute is fighting two of its former partners — Edison, N.J.-based Hackensack Meridian Health and Jersey City, N.J.-based CarePoint Health — in court, according to a May 28 report from the Philadelphia Inquirer. -
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts expands access for spine, orthopedic patients
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts expanded care options for members with back pain and musculoskeletal conditions. -
The best orthopedic ASCs in the Midwest: US News
U.S. News & World Report announced May 14 its first ratings of the best ambulatory surgery centers, including more than 200 for orthopedics. -
Dr. Scott Lynch awarded $5.25M in wrongful termination trial
A jury on May 29 ruled in favor of Scott Lynch, MD, who alleged he was wrongfully fired from Penn State Athletics, Penn Live reported. -
Orthopedic surgeon pay vs. living wage in 28 states
The average annual salary for orthopedic surgeons surpasses the living wage in the majority of states, according to the most recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. -
Stryker fracture nailing system used in 1st European procedures
The first European surgeries using Stryker's Gamma4 Hip Fracture Nailing System have been completed in Lausanne, Switzerland, and Strasbourg, France. -
Yale surgeon performs 1st orthopedic case with in-house 3D-printed tools
Lisa Lattanza, MD, performed Yale School of Medicine's first fully in-house 3D surgical case, according to a May 28 announcement. -
Coastal Health orthopedic building sold for $12M
A Jacksonville, Fla.-based medical office building housing Coastal Health's orthopedic, spine, pain management, podiatry and physical therapy practices has sold for $12.05 million, according to a May 28 report from Jacksonville Business Journal. -
7 orthopedic, spine surgeons' investment secrets
From artificial intelligence and physician therapy, to more conservative, old school investment opportunities, here is how seven orthopedic and spine surgeons are investing in 2024. -
How orthopedic compensation, wRVUs changed over 5 years
Orthopedic surgeon pay and work relative value units grew since 2019, according to MGMA's Provider Compensation and Productivity report. -
Orthopedic surgeon compensation compared to 4 other physician specialties
Orthopedic surgeons are one of the highest-earning physician specialties, earning an average annual salary of $378,250, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. -
Hospital for Special Surgery partners on value-based care bundle program
New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery is set to collaborate with Best in Class MD to launch a bundled surgery program for orthopedics. -
2024 orthopedist compensation in 9 numbers
Orthopedic surgeons in the U.S. earn an average of $558,000 annually, according to Medscape's 2024 "Orthopedist Compensation Report," published May 24. -
The 7 most challenging parts of being an orthopedic surgeon
A plurality of orthopedic surgeons cite dealing with Medicare and other insurers as the most difficult part of their jobs, according to Medscape's 2024 "Orthopedist Compensation Report," published May 24. -
13 largest orthopedic mergers in the last 5 years
Here are 13 of the largest orthopedic practice mergers that Becker's has reported on since 2019. -
How orthopedic surgeon pay compares to inflation
Average compensation for orthopedic surgeons saw a 2.6% decrease between 2023 and 2024, while inflation is currently down by 0.7% from last year. -
Rising costs, decreasing reimbursements continue to threaten orthopedics
Costs are rising while reimbursement rates continue to drop. -
8 health systems, medical centers adding orthopedic surgeons in 1 month
Here are eight health systems and medical centers that have added orthopedic surgeons since April 29:
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