Orthopedic

An orthopedic surgeon shortage is impending. By 2030, the specialty is expected to be down 5,050 physicians.

Healthcare workforce shortages have increased dramatically since the COVID-19 pandemic as hospitals and health systems across the country battle to attract and retain talent, including primary and specialty physicians, nurses and administrative staff.

The work relative value units between 2019 and 2021 grew more than 7 percent, according to a May 2022 MGMA report.

Consolidation has snowballed among orthopedic groups over the last two years as independent providers strategize to maintain autonomy and capitalize on the shift to value-based care.

Patient identifiers such as gender, race and ethnicity cannot predict the shape of a person's knee, a study published in The Knee found.

Siemens Healthineers has partnered with virtual reality surgical training provider PrecisionOS Technology to provide surgeons with virtual reality training to practice using Siemens Healthineers' mobile 3D C-arm Cios Spin, which provides surgical workflow guidance and ensures precision in surgery procedures.

Commercial payers' acquisition sprees and direct-to-employer contracting are two of the biggest trends providers should be paying attention to as healthcare costs continue to rise and independent practices fight to maintain their autonomy.

Here are 10 physicians performing orthopedic surgery:

The Arthroscopy Association of North America will co-develop and co-host a biannual course series with DePuy Synthes, Johnson & Johnson's orthopedic arm.

Four orthopedic surgeons have been honored in the last month: