1. With an increase in the amount of total shoulder arthroplasties performed outpatient, 90-day readmissions fell during the COVID-19 pandemic.
2. Nationwide, orthopedic surgeries bring in more revenue than any other specialty.
3. Indianapolis is the best big city for early mid-career orthopedic surgeons — those with eight to 14 years of experience.
4. The national average pay for nonpediatric orthopedic surgeons is $147.22 per hour or $306,220 per year.
5. Oakland A’s pitcher Deolis Guerra underwent collateral ligament reconstructive surgery in his throwing arm’s elbow at the Texas Metroplex Institute Surgical Center in Arlington.
At the Becker’s 32nd Annual Meeting: The Business and Operations of ASCs, taking place October 29-31 in Chicago, ASC leaders, surgeons and healthcare executives will explore strategies to drive growth, enhance operational performance, navigate reimbursement challenges and prepare for the future of ambulatory surgery. Apply for complimentary registration now.