Orthopedics remains one of the top-paid specialties, according to reports from Medscape, AMN HealthCare and Bureau of Labor Statistics. Five things to know: 1. The average salary for an orthopedic surgeon is $564,000, according to Medscape. Of 29 specialties included in a report, orthopedics had the highest average annual income. 2. Orthopedic surgeons saw a 1% increase in […]| Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis
Casper (Wyo.) Orthopedics began offering bundled self-pay options, according to an Aug. 12 news release shared with Becker’s. The self-pay program offers transparent pricing for services including office visits, physical or occupational therapy, MRI imaging and some procedures. The program is designed to make it easier for patients and employers to plan and pay for care. […]| Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis
Minimally invasive spine techniques have been the focus of recent medtech innovations, and more growth is expected in the motion preservation aspects. Five spine surgeons discuss what the near future of minimally invasive techniques will look like. Question: What will motion-preserving spine surgery look like in 3 years? Tan Chen, MD. Geisinger Musculoskeletal Institute (Danville, […]| Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis