Elemer Raffai, MD, was indicted in connection with a $10 million scheme to defraud Medicare, the Justice Department said April 21.
Orthopedic
From past mentors to notable figures in the community, three orthopedic surgeons shared who they dream of collaborating with in the operating room.
Shriners Hospitals for Children in Springfield, Mass., will close its remaining inpatient beds and convert to an outpatient clinic model, local NBC affiliate WWLP reported April 20.
Telehealth provider Amwell added services including musculoskeletal care, the platform said April 20.
Victoria Stevens, MD, will be inducted into The Arizona Women’s Hall of Fame, The Arizona Silver Belt reported April 19.
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Orthopedic physician pay escaped a two-year flatline, and the average annual incentive bonus has grown steadily since 2020, according to reports from Medscape.
The percentage of women in orthopedics has grown since 2021, according to Medscape's "Physician Compensation Report 2022."
Nashville, Tenn.-based Triumph Orthopedics is the latest private equity-backed support organization to enter the market, according to an April 18 news release.
Building an online presence and using patient engagement tools can help orthopedic practices and ASCs attract and retain patients, according to Daniel Chan, MD.
Fresno, Calif.-based Sierra Pacific Orthopedics is celebrating 20 years of practice.