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Texas Health Arlington earns total hip and knee replacement certification
Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital has earned The Joint Commission's Advanced Certification for Total Hip and Knee Replacement, according to a March 28 email sent to Becker's. -
Orthopedic surgeon retires from Navy leadership
Orthopedic surgeon Rear Adm. Bruce Gillingham, MD, is retiring as the 39th surgeon general of the U.S. Navy. -
Cincinnati Reds chief orthopedic surgeon to step down
Timothy Kremchek, MD, founding partner of Beacon Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine in Cincinnati, is stepping down as the head team physician and chief orthopedic surgeon for the Cincinnati Reds Major League Baseball team following a 27-year tenure. -
2 orthopedic surgeons file whistleblower suit against Erlanger for alleged Medicaid fraud
Two former Chattanooga, Tenn.-based Erlanger Health System orthopedic surgeons — Julie Adams, MD, and Scott Steinmann, MD — and former CIO Stephen Adams, MD, have filed a whistleblower lawsuit against the system alleging Medicaid fraud, according to a March 27 report from the Chattanooga Times Free Press. -
HOPCo partners with physical therapy platform
Healthcare Outcome Performance Company has partnered with Luna, a physical therapy company. -
Orlando Health opens orthopedic ASC
The Orlando (Fla.) Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute welcomed the first patients to its new downtown complex March 27. -
40 Chicago orthopedic specialists to perform volunteer joint replacements in Vietnam
Operation Walk Chicago, a volunteer team of 40 orthopedic surgeons, physicians, nurses, technicians and physical therapists, is traveling to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, to perform free joint replacements and provide education for local orthopedic staff, according to a March 24 submitted article published by the Daily Herald. -
Orthopedic devicemaker names COO
Coventus Flower Orthopedics named Jeff Culhane as COO, the devicemaker said March 27. -
5 orthopedic practices named Centers of Excellence, per Castle Connolly
Castle Connolly, a medical publication known for its Top Doctors list, has designated 26 practices as Centers of Excellence. -
Dr. Leslie Sisco-Wise takes over as president of Louisiana Orthopaedic Association
Leslie Sisco-Wise, MD, became the first female president of the Louisiana Orthopaedic Association. -
72-year-old surgeon sentenced to 3 years in $31M 'trip-and-fall' scheme
New York City pain management surgeon Sady Ribeiro, MD, 72, has been sentenced to three years in prison in connection to a $31 million "trip-and-fall" scheme, according to a March 23 report from New York radio station WINS. -
6 orthopedic surgeons providing care at new practices
Here are six orthopedic surgeons joining new practices that Becker's has reported on since March 3: -
'What's not to like?': Key factors driving orthopedic, spine surgeons into private practice
Factors including disrespect from hospitals, the need for more independence and the ability to control their own schedules are driving young orthopedic and spine surgeons into private practice. -
Dr. Jeffrey Guiliani operates on DC United player
Jeffrey Giuliani, MD, operated on D.C. United midfielder Pedro Santos, the team said March 24. -
Dr. John Sack dies at 82
Orthopedic surgeon John Sack, MD, died Feb. 3 at age 82, according to The Seattle Times. -
Orthopedic surgeon compensation in the 10 most expensive cities
In Los Angeles, the most expensive city for physicians to live in, orthopedic surgeons who have been practicing for eight to 14 years make an average of $422,099 annually, according to Medscape's salary explorer. -
The most contentious trends in orthopedics
Three orthopedic surgeons connected with Becker's to discuss what they believe to be the most contentious surgical and nonsurgical trends in orthopedics today. -
What 2 orthopedic surgeons would want if they were joint replacement patients
Many orthopedic surgeons spend their days performing total joint replacements. But what if they were the ones needing the procedure? -
Orthopedic surgeon vs. general surgeon pay in 40 states
Orthopedic surgeons earn more than general surgeons in some states, including Alabama, but less in other states, including California, according to 2022 salary data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and Zippia. -
Orthopedics, neurosurgery among specialties with highest pay: Doximity
Orthopedics and neurosurgery are among the specialties with the hightest annual pay, according to Doximity's 2023 Physician Compensation Report.
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