Orthopedic surgeons are some of the happiest physician specialists outside of the workplace in 2023, according to a Feb. 24 report from Medscape based on a survey of over 9,100 practicing physicians.
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The top contributor to burnout for orthopedic surgeons in 2023 is too many bureaucratic tasks, according to a Feb. 24 "Orthopedist Lifestyle, Happiness and Burnout" report from Medscape that surveyed more than 9,100 practicing physicians.
Harvey Jenkins, MD, PhD, who operated Aria Orthopedics in Oklahoma City, pleaded guilty to multiple charges related to opioid and narcotics distribution, KFOR reported Feb. 27.
Staley Jackson, MD, an orthopedic surgeon with Lumberton, N.C.-based UNC Health Southeastern, is retiring following more than 40 years in practice.
Troy, Mo.-based Mercy Clinic Orthopedics has moved to a new, more easily accessible location, according to a Feb. 26 report from Lincoln News Now.
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New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery is partnering with OrthoVentions to support the development of orthopedic technologies.
Orthopedic surgeon happiness outside of work has dropped 25 percent since the start of the pandemic, according to Medscape's 2023 report on physician burnout and happiness, which looked at survey data from over 9,100 practicing physicians.
Sherif Dabash, MD, joined Potomac Valley Hospital, West Virginia University's critical access hospital, according to a Feb. 23 report by Cumberland Times-News.
Glenwood Springs, Colo.-based Valley View is opening a new orthopedic ASC in Basalt, Colo., according to a Feb. 24 press release sent to Becker's.
Clarion-based Iowa Specialty Hospitals and Clinics has been designated an orthopedic and spine center of excellence by the DNV, according to a Feb. 24 report from the Globe Gazette.