Missouri has the highest hourly mean wage for orthopedic surgeons, except pediatric, in the U.S., according to new data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Below are the mean annual and hourly wages for orthopedic surgeons in 31 states, based…
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Orthopedic leaders say reimbursement changes could rapidly reshape care delivery, accelerating the shift toward value-based care, outpatient surgery and more coordinated, patient-centered treatment models. But many also cautioned that changes to payment structures could fundamentally alter physician employment, surgical decision-making…
Orthopedic surgeons are playing an increasingly influential role in shaping national healthcare policy as debates around physician reimbursement, value-based care, consolidation and access to musculoskeletal services intensify. From Capitol Hill to major medical societies, orthopedic leaders are helping guide policy…
Several health systems and practices are seeking orthopedic surgeons and sports medicine specialists. Here are 10 places seeking to fill roles, using LinkedIn’s job search tool. Note: This is not an exhaustive list.
About 14,100 orthopedic surgeons work in the U.S, and the mean annual wage is $373,570, according to the newest data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, released May 15. Here are five things to know: Note: Pediatric orthopedic surgeons are not…
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Orthopedic surgeons and the leaders behind orthopedic implant and robotics companies have seen overall gains in compensation. Here are seven breakdowns of both orthopedic surgeon and medtech CEO pay to know: 1. Orthopedic surgeons saw the highest average compensation of…
UNC Health Pardee Orthopedics and Sports Medicine in Hendersonville, N.C. added J.D. Hales, III, MD, a nonoperative sports medicine physician, according to a May 13 news release. Hepecializes in non-operative orthopedic conditions and sports-related injuries, with clinical interests including minimally…
The FDA finalized its guidance on patient-matched guides for orthopedic implants. These guides have become a familiar part of orthopedic and spine surgery, and the FDA’s May 7 document sets expectations for manufacturers and surgeons. 10 things to know: 1.…
Former Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Tyrod Taylor reached a settlement in his lawsuit against David Gazzaniga, MD, mynewsla.com reported May 14. Mr. Taylor had a pain injection for cracked ribs in September 2020 when his lung was punctured. At the…
Surgeons who performed fewer than five total shoulder replacements annually had higher complication and revision rates, according to a study in the June 2026 issue of the Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Arthroplasty Six things to know: 1. Researchers used…