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Orthopedic

Value-based care models can reduce costs and improve outcomes for patients, but they are not without drawbacks. Sometimes, the model can lead to patient denials and higher pressures for physicians and surgeons. 

The University of Louisville (Ky.) Health-Jewish Hospital has completed its 3,000th joint replacement procedure using Mako's SmartRobotic system, according to a May 12 report from NBC affiliate WAVE.

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Orthopedic surgeons in single-specialty settings tend to earn more compared to their hospital-employed counterparts, according to the "2023 Physician Compensation Report" from Physicians Thrive. 

Al Roker, weather anchor on NBC's Today show, underwent a total knee revison on May 9, the news outlet reported May 10. 

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