Today's Top 20 Stories
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Orthopedic, spine practices rush to consolidate: 10 recent deals
Here are 10 mergers and acquisitions of spine and orthopedic practices in 2024, as reported by Becker's since March 7: -
The 10 highest, lowest-paying metro areas for physicians
While orthopedic surgeons earn an average of $654,815 in 2024, that number can vary widely based on the area of employment, according to Doximity's 2024 "Physician Compensation Report," published May 23. -
Dr. Jeffrey Carlson performs region's 1st Nuvasive Simplify two-level cervical disc arthroplasty
Jeffrey Carlson, MD, spine surgeon at Newport News-based Coastal Virginia Surgery Center, has completed the region's first two-level cervical disc arthroplasty using Nuvasive's Simplify cervical disc implants.
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Dr. Steven Struhl completes procedure using Cartiheal's Agili-C implant
New York City orthopedic surgeon Steven Struhl, MD, has completed his first procedure using Cartiheal's Agili-C implant for regenerating articular cartilage. -
The biggest threat to orthopedics
Orthopedics is a thriving industry, but it is not without its threats. -
Medtronic's fiscal year 2024 and Q4 sales grow, net earnings dip: 7 notes
Medtronic in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2024 saw $8.6 billion in revenue along with a net income of $654 million, according to financial results posted May 23. -
Tallahassee Orthopedic Clinic celebrates 50 years
Tallahassee (Fla.) Orthopedic Clinic is celebrating 50 years of operation.
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Orthofix names global spine president
Orthofix named Max Reinhardt as president of global spine effective June 10, the devicemaker said May 23. -
Seaview Orthopaedic & Medical Associates, Adonis partner
Seaview Orthopaedic & Medical Associates in Freehold, N.J., partnered with Adonis, a revenue intelligence and automation platform, according to a May 23 news release. -
OrthoForum Value Network, Holista partner for orthopedics in Wisconsin
OrthoForum Value Network and Holista partnered to provide value-based bundled services in Wisconsin, according to a May 23 news release. -
Orthopedic surgeon pay hits $654K: Doximity
Orthopedics is among the top-paid medical specialties, according to Doximity's Physician Compensation Report 2024.
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Neurosurgery pay hits $763K: Doximity
Neurosurgery has the highest average annual pay among physicians, according to Doximity's Physician Compensation Report 2024. -
Essential spine surgeon literature: 3 recommendations
From textbooks to podcasts, here is the content three spine surgeons recommend for others in the field. -
Aetna policy on minimally invasive spine procedure remains unchanged
Aetna didn't change its payment policy for treating fractured vertebrae despite the urging of spine and radiology groups. -
Youngstown Orthopaedic Surgery Center earns Joint Commission Gold Seal
The Youngstown (Ohio) Orthopaedic Surgery Center has earned a Gold Seal of Approval for Ambulatory Health Care Accreditation from the Joint Commission, according to a May 22 report from NBC affiliate WFMJ. -
Novant Health expands NASCAR team partnership
Winston-Salem, N.C.-based Novant Health has extended a partnership agreement with NASCAR team Joe Gibbs Racing, according to a May 21 report from Speedway Digest. -
5 highest-paid orthopedic surgeons in San Francisco
The highest-paid orthopedic surgeon in San Francisco earns $909,200, according to Medscape's salary reporter tool, which is much higher than the mean annual wage of $378,250 orthopedic surgeons make according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. -
Dr. Michael Wolff named 1st master instructor for Discseel spine procedure
Michael Wolff, MD, was named the first master instructor for the Discseel procedure, a minimally invasive outpatient spine treatment. -
10 states with the most orthopedic residents
While specialist shortages persist nationwide, some states could have more luck filling open orthopedic surgeon slots than others. -
Montana residents express concern over loss of on-call orthopedic surgeon
Bozeman (Mont.) Health has decided to remove orthopedic trauma surgeon Tim Hiesterman, MD, from its on-call scheduling list, prompting criticism from patients in the area, according to a May 21 report from KBZK Bozeman.
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