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Feb 18, 2026
The Impact of Insurance Market Dominance on Orthopedic and Spine Surgeons: Navigating Challenges and Opportunities
In the contemporary U.S. healthcare landscape, the health insurance market has become increasingly consolidated, with a few major payers commanding substantial market share. According to the American Medical Association’s 2025 Competition in Health Insurance: A Comprehensive Study of U.S. Markets (analyzing 2024 data), 97% of commercial health insurance markets at the metropolitan level were classified […]
May 28, 2025
What Are Graduating Surgeons Looking For? A Guide for Employers and Practice Leaders
As the healthcare landscape continues to evolve, the priorities and expectations of graduating surgeons are shifting. For employers and practice leaders aiming to attract top surgical talent, understanding what these new surgeons seek in their careers is essential. The competition for skilled surgeons is fierce, and offering the right mix of opportunities, support, and incentives […]
Mar 19, 2025
When Should Orthopedic and Spine Surgery Residents Start Looking for a Job?
For orthopedic and spine surgery residents, the journey from medical school to a fulfilling career is long and demanding. With residency programs typically spanning five to six years—plus an optional fellowship for subspecialties like spine surgery—planning your next career move can feel overwhelming. A critical question arises: When should you start looking for a job […]
Mar 8, 2025
Certificate of Need (CON) Laws: A State-by-State Guide to U.S. Healthcare Regulation
The Certificate of Need (CON) program is a polarizing fixture in U.S. healthcare policy. Aimed at controlling costs, improving care quality, and ensuring equitable access to medical services, CON laws require healthcare providers in many states to gain state approval before expanding facilities, adding services, or purchasing costly equipment like MRI scanners. But what are […]
Jan 14, 2025
Ghost Job Listings: How to Spot Fake Job Postings & Avoid Hiring Scams
A ghost job listing is a job posting by a company that is not intended to actively hire anyone or fill a specific position. These misleading listings often appear on a company’s careers page, job boards, or professional networks but lack genuine intent. While specific data on the number of ghost medical job listings is unavailable, this practice is […]
Dec 10, 2024
What Is Disability Insurance? Comprehensive Guide to Protecting Your Income
Disability insurance is a type of coverage that provides income replacement if you are unable to work due to a disabling injury or illness. Its primary purpose is to help you meet your financial obligations, such as paying bills and covering daily expenses, when you cannot earn your regular income. There are two main types […]
Sep 23, 2024
Ortho and Spine Surgeon Compensation Map
Purpose of a Compensation Map Physicians and surgeons should be able to see compensation and asset ownership data when trying to find a job. ~50% of ortho surgeons leave their first job within 5 years. Why? Reference Dr. Asghar mentions that MGMA as one of the main sources for compensation data, but he says, “It’s […]
Sep 21, 2024
What is an RVU?
Understanding Relative Value Units (RVUs) in Healthcare Relative Value Units (RVUs) are a critical component in healthcare finance, particularly when determining physician compensation and measuring productivity. These standardized units help streamline decision-making within medical practices, providing a consistent measure of the complexity and time required for medical services. What Are RVUs? RVUs are standardized units […]
Sep 9, 2024
List of Endoscopic Spine Surgeons
Please comment below for endoscopic spine surgeons that should be added to the list. United States Arizona California Connecticut Florida Georgia Illinois New York Pennsylvania Tennessee Texas Washington Mexico Queretaro Spain Germany Greece Brazil Israel South Korea France Argentina Quick List of Linkedin Profiles Jin-Sung (LUKE) Kim Peter Derman Jin Young Lee Javier Quillo-Olvera M.D. […]
Jun 6, 2024
A Guide to Finding the Perfect Job as a Surgeon
Important Tips Intro Questions Clinic and OR Practice Systems and Governance Finance Related Negotiation If covering sports teams The Contract Stay tuned for more updates over time!
May 31, 2024
Trusted Ortho and Spine Recruiters
Here is a curated list of trusted recruiters that will not spam constantly with emails that do not fit your search criteria! Spine Rosman Search – Rosman is focused on finding the highest quality practices to match candidates with, for both sides to have the best outcome possible. They reportedly avoid working with practices looking […]