Orthopedic surgeon salary varies based on the practice setting, according to data from Physicians Thrive.
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Since 2020, orthopedic surgeon pay has climbed, but the CMS physician conversion factor has steadily decreased over the last four years.
Cleveland Clinic has established a multiyear care agreement with North Canton, Ohio-based Walsh University.
Timothy Kremchek, MD, performed arthroscopic shoulder surgery on Oakland Athletics pitcher Alex Wood.
Wegovy and other GLP-1 medications prescribed for obesity could increase the number of patients undergoing orthopedic surgeries, according to Moody's Investor Services analysts.
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Mississippi has been named the worst state for healthcare in 2024, according to WalletHub's 2024 ranking published July 29.
Davenport, Iowa-based Orthopaedic Specialists is adding two orthopedic surgeons in the coming months.
The Philadelphia Eagles have added Peter DeLuca, MD, as head orthopedic physician for the 2024 season, according to a July 28 report from nj.com.
Demetrios Douros, MD, a sports medicine specialist and orthopedic surgeon at Froedtert and the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, took an unusual path to arrive at his current position, according to a July 26 report from Spectrum News 1.
Here are nine statistics on the state of prior authorization in 2024 for spine and orthopedic providers to know: