United Surgical Partners International, the ASC arm of Nashville, Tenn.-based Tenet Healthcare, is sharpening its strategic focus on orthopedic-driven centers, executives said during Tenet’s April 29 earnings call. Here are six key points to know: 1. USPI’s growth strategy is bolstered by a robust development pipeline that includes both acquisitions and syndication-structured new centers. CEO […]
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As total joint replacements shift increasingly to the outpatient setting, physicians are taking a new, “multimodal” approach to pain management. According to a recent study published in he Journal of Arthroplasty, reported out by MedPage Today, physicians who perform TJR are evaluating what types of anesthesia and analgesia are most effective for outpatient TJR procedures. […]
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Wisconsin is the highest-earning state for orthopedic surgeons, according to 2024 data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, published April 2. Note: Data isn’t available for some states. The BLS marked some states’ average wage as “equal to or greater than $239,200.” Here is average orthopedic surgeon annual compensation by state State Compensation Alabama […]
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Here are four stories involving orthopedic surgeons Becker’s has reported on since Aug. 4:
Almost 23,000 orthopedic surgeons practice in the U.S., according to Definitive Healthcare’s PhysicianView, which includes data on more than 2 million physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals in the U.S.
Steven Shin, MD, performed wrist surgery on Alex Kirilloff of the MLB’s Minnesota Twins, The Athletic reported Aug. 10.
Surgery Partners performed about 25,400 orthopedic procedures in the second quarter and four more orthopedic updates Becker’s has reported on since Aug. 3:
John Fernandez, MD, is performing hand surgery on Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson, an All-Star player, at Midwest Orthopedics at RUSH, Oak Brook (Ill.) Surgery Center, the MLB reported Aug. 9.
Data from Medscape shows the 10 highest paying cities for early-career private practice orthopedic surgeons.
Atlanta-based USPI affiliate Resurgens Surgical Center has added Stryker’s Mako SmartRobotics system to its practice to assist with joint replacements.
