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Orthopedic surgeon base pay fell 13% in 2020-21
The base salary for orthopedic surgeons dropped 13 percent in the past year, according to the Merritt Hawkins 2021 Review of Physician and Advanced Practitioner Recruiting Incentives, released Aug. 9. -
CMS' proposed pay updates won't stunt ASC total joint growth — 9 observations
About 1 million total joint replacements are performed in the U.S. each year, and that number is expected to more than double by 2030. -
Total ankle arthroplasty safe to perform in ASCs, study finds
A recent study examining total ankle arthroplasty procedures at an ASC showed the procedure could safely be performed in an outpatient setting. -
Stryker CEO sees more demand for robots in the ASC
Kevin Lobo, chair and CEO of Stryker, is surprised at how interested ASCs have been in Mako, the company's robotic technology for knee surgery. -
St. Louis' Orthopedic Associates providing same-day hip, knee, shoulder replacements
Orthopedic Associates in St. Louis is offering same-day hip, knee and shoulder replacements, the orthopedic care provider said July 27. -
'Treat every patient like they're your mother': The unique philosophy at a Massachusetts ASC
For the family-run Shields Health Care Group, treating patients like family is embedded in every step of their total joint program. -
10 total joint ASC physicians to know
Here are 10 total joint ASC physicians to know: -
8 updates in outpatient orthopedics in 60 days
From practices debuting outpatient joint replacements to the adoption of new technology, here are eight updates on orthopedics in ASCs: -
California health system onboards surgical robot at ASC
Mission Surgery Center has added its second Rosa robotic system, according to a July 14 LinkedIn post by Mission Hospital. -
'A win-win win-win situation': Dr. Jeffrey Kerina's outlook on outpatient total joint replacements
Jeffrey Kerina, MD, an orthopedic surgeon at TLC Outpatient Surgery and Laser Center in Lady Lake Florida is optimistic about total joint replacements at ASCs. -
Hyalex Orthopaedics receives FDA Breakthrough Device designation for cartilage repair system
Medical device company Hyalex Orthopaedics has received the FDA's Breakthrough Device designation for the Hyalex Cartilage System. -
St. Louis surgery center offering outpatient joint replacements with nurse navigator
An Orthopedic Associates practice is offering outpatient joint replacement surgeries with a nurse navigator to support and ensure positive outcomes for patients, according to a July 7 press release. -
What ASCs need to know before adding service lines
Lutherville, Md.-based Green Spring Station of Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center recently launched a total joint and electrophysiology program. -
New England Surgical Suites performs first total hip, knee replacements
Natick, Mass.-based New England Surgical Suites recently performed its first outpatient total knee and hip replacements, according to the site's management company, Shields Health Care Group. -
32 total joint ASC physicians to know
Becker's has featured dozens of total joint physicians from across the country so far this year. -
10 total joint ASC physicians to know
Here are 10 total joint ASC physicians to know: -
3 CEOs' bold predictions on private equity in orthopedics, ASCs
Private equity firms are investing more in healthcare and targeting specifically orthopedic and spine groups with ASCs. -
6 ASCs adding total joint robots so far in 2021
Total joint surgical robots have become a crucial part of orthopedic programs at ASCs. Here are six centers that onboarded robotic technology in the first half of the year: -
Connecticut ASC now offering robotic-assisted knee replacements
An orthopedic surgeon at Litchfield Hills Orthopedic Associates is now performing robotic-assisted knee replacement surgery, according to a June 24 news release. -
Orthopedic surgeon snapshot: 5 numbers to know
Five quick statistics on the field of orthopedics, based on the Merritt Hawkins physician revenue calculator and the 2021 Medscape physician compensation report.
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