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  1. Orthopedic surgeon pay in the 10 best states to practice medicine

    Orthopedic surgeons in Wisconsin, named the best state to practice medicine in for 2024 by Medscape, earn an average of $534,270 annually, according to the newest data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. 
  2. Lumbar decompression with and without fusion: Which is more cost effective?

    Spinal decompression on its own is more cost-effective than the procedure combined with spinal fusion in patients with lumbar stenosis with associated degenerative spondylolisthesis, according to a study in the June 15 issue of Spine.
  3. Rebound Orthopedics & Neurosurgery adds bundled payments

    Vancouver, Wash.-based Rebound Orthopedics & Neurosurgery partnered with HealthME for bundled payments.

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  1. The best orthopedic ASCs in the Northeast: US News

    U.S. News & World Report announced May 14 its first ratings of the best ambulatory surgery centers, including more than 200 for orthopedics.
  2. Dr. Keith Meister operates on Baltimore Orioles pitcher

    Baltimore Orioles pitcher John Means underwent his second Tommy John surgery, the team said June 3. 
  3. 4 recent spine settlements to know

    Settlements were reached in four spine-related federal cases and a patient lawsuit in May.
  4. Maury Regional Health's orthopedic institute breaks ground

    Maury Regional Health broke ground on an orthopedic institute on Maury Regional Medical Center's campus in Columbia, Tenn., according to a June 3 announcement in Maury County Source.

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  1. Stryker to acquire orthopedic company

    Stryker signed a definitive agreement to acquire Artelon, a company that makes soft tissue fixation products for foot and ankle and sports medicine.
  2. Why Wisconsin is the best state for orthopedic surgeons to practice

    Wisconsin has been named the best state for physicians to practice medicine in for 2024, according to Medscape's "Best & Worst Places to Practice 2024" report, published May 30. 
  3. University Hospitals opens new orthopedic clinic

    Cleveland-based University Hospitals has opened a new orthopedic injury clinic in Ashland, Ohio. 
  4. SurGenTec strikes 3-year supply partnership

    Orthopedic and spine surgery designer and manufacturer SurGenTec has entered a three-year contract with supply and procurement leader Premier. 
  1. 2 orthopedic powerhouses strengthening value-based care

    Two leading orthopedic institutions have taken steps to bolster value-based care in 2024.
  2. Accelus names interim CFO

    Greg Tibbitts was named interim CFO of Accelus, the spine devicemaker said June 3. 
  3. The best orthopedic ASCs in the West: US News

    U.S. News & World Report announced May 14 its first ratings of the best ambulatory surgery centers, including more than 200 for orthopedics.
  4. Spine surgeon to pay $200K for receiving devicemaker kickbacks

    Tony Tannoury, MD, will pay $200,000 to resolve accusations he violated the Anti-Kickback Statute and the False Claims Act over alleged kickbacks from DePuy Synthes.
  5. Why West Virginia is the worst state for orthopedic surgeons to practice

    West Virginia has been named the worst state for physicians to practice medicine in for 2024, according to Medscape's "Best & Worst Places to Practice 2024" report, published May 30. 
  6. Reston Hospital opens spine, orthopedic center

    Reston (Va.) Hospital, part of Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare, has opened a new spine and orthopedic center. 
  7. Dr. Jeffrey Dugas performs surgery on Red Sox pitcher

    Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Garrett Whitlock traveled to Alabama to undergo right elbow surgery performed by Jeffrey Dugas, MD, a surgeon at the Andrews Sports Medicine & Orthopedics Center in Birmingham, Ala., according to a May 30 report from MassLive.
  8. The American Spine Registry collaborates with Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association

    The American Spine Registry is collaborating with Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association for patient data sharing.
  9. Precision analytics 'crucial' for driving clinical, financial performance in spine COEs

    The next phase of outpatient spine care could weigh on one practice model — the Center of Excellence.

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