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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: -
The 10 highest, lowest-paying metro areas for physicians
While orthopedic surgeons earn an average of $654,815 in 2024, that number can vary widely based on the area of employment, according to Doximity's 2024 "Physician Compensation Report," published May 23. -
The biggest threat to orthopedics
Orthopedics is a thriving industry, but it is not without its threats. -
OrthoForum Value Network, Holista partner for orthopedics in Wisconsin
OrthoForum Value Network and Holista partnered to provide value-based bundled services in Wisconsin, according to a May 23 news release. -
Orthopedic surgeon pay hits $654K: Doximity
Orthopedics is among the top-paid medical specialties, according to Doximity's Physician Compensation Report 2024. -
Youngstown Orthopaedic Surgery Center earns Joint Commission Gold Seal
The Youngstown (Ohio) Orthopaedic Surgery Center has earned a Gold Seal of Approval for Ambulatory Health Care Accreditation from the Joint Commission, according to a May 22 report from NBC affiliate WFMJ. -
Novant Health expands NASCAR team partnership
Winston-Salem, N.C.-based Novant Health has extended a partnership agreement with NASCAR team Joe Gibbs Racing, according to a May 21 report from Speedway Digest.
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