$378,250 — The average annual wage for orthopedic surgeons, which is $40,000 more than the average annual compensation for all other surgeons.
35% — The percentage of orthopedic surgeons working in private group practice, according to the most recently available data on orthopedic surgeon independence.
30% — The percentage of orthopedic surgery physician assistants that reported experiencing at least one symptom of burnout.
94% — The number of physicians who said they believe prior authorizations always, often or sometimes delays patients’ access to necessary care.
$661,923 — The median orthopedic salary for orthopedic surgeons working in hospital settings.
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