1. Orthopedic surgeon allegedly exaggerated patient visits to defraud insurers Full story

2. 22,965 orthopedic surgeons in the US: 30 insights on salary, demand and more Full story

3. The dilemma of private practice physicians Full story

4. Going to the AAOS annual meeting in Chicago, and want an in-depth education on private equity and strategic transactions for orthopedic groups?  Register for the 1-day, 4th Annual Physician Transactions Conference, coming up on Thursday, March 24, 2022, at the University Club, which is free for independent surgeons, provides 9 CME credits, and features 8 physicians who transacted with private equity, including 3 Orthopedic surgeons.  Limited slots remain open. For more details and to register click here. 

5. The 'dangerous' trends worrying 4 orthopedic surgeons Full story

6. AAOS honors 3 surgeons Full story

7. 3 orthopedic surgeons aiding Ukraine Full story

8. University of Rochester unveils plans for $227M orthopedics center: 5 details Full story  

9. ASCs are primed for growth, but many are lacking the strategy for long-term success. Here's one CEO's secret to driving revenue.

10. Black patients less likely to be satisfied after knee, hip replacement: HSS study Full story

11. The dos and don'ts of orthopedic surgeons on TikTok Full story

12. New Smith+Nephew CEO to take over April 1: 8 things to know Full story

13. Bone graft technology is revolutionizing surgery. Here are key strategies in bone graft selection from a spine center director at New York-Presbyterian Hospital.

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