Orthopedic surgeons are bracing for new and proposed policies that could further reduce pay in 2025 and beyond, adding pressure to already shrinking margins. The changes span both commercial and government payers, from Medicare conversion factor cuts to prior authorization…
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Learning how to deal with declining reimbursements while still delivering top quality care and adapting personal strategies to lift up the strengths of colleagues are just two of the difficult lessons that orthopedic surgeons are reporting they have learned. To…
Male orthopedic surgeons in the early stages of their careers are earning substantially more than female peers, according to Medscape’s salary explorer. Among orthopedic surgeons with one to seven years of experience, men earn 48% more than women in employed…
Meredith Neal, MD, an orthopedic and joint replacement surgeon, is set to join Appalachian Orthopedics. Dr. Neal has a focus on knee and hip replacements, minimally invasive arthroscopic procedures, fracture treatment and sports medicine, according to a news release from…
Green Bay, Wis.-based Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Specialists is opening a satellite clinic in New London, Wis. The clinic will be led by Ryan Ziegler, DO, and provide orthopedic and sports medicine care, according to a news release from OSMS. …
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The Center for Advanced Orthopedic Surgery, a collaboration between Ortho Rhode Island and South County Health, earned The Joint Commission’s advanced certification for total hip and knee replacements. The center received the certification for its patient education and prehabilitation program,…
Philadelphia-based Rothman Orthopaedics has added Michael Amini, MD, a shoulder and elbow surgeon, to its team, according to an Aug. 26 LinkedIn post. Dr. Amini specializes in arthroscopic and reconstructive procedures and was among the first U.S. surgeons to adopt…
Athens (Ga.) Orthopedic Clinic has added Clayton Wing, MD, to its staff. Dr. Wing is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in hip and knee replacement procedures. He has expertise in the muscle-sparing, direct anterior approach as well as robotic-assisted technology,…
Orthopedic devicemaker Ortho Development has appointed Hiroyuki Minamiya as CEO and Greg Larson as president. Mr. Minamiya has more than 30 years of experience across the medical device, electronics and imaging sectors. He joins Ortho Development from its parent company,…
Beaufort (S.C.) Memorial Hospital welcomed orthopedic surgeon Patrick Pallitto, MD, to its Advanced Orthopedics & Spine Program. He will practice with Boss Orthopaedics, seeing patients in Bluffton, Beaufort and Hilton Head Island, S.C. Dr. Pallitto specializes in hip and knee…