Claire Wallace

Chicago

Assistant Editor at Becker's Healthcare

Assistant Editor at Becker's Spine Review

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Articles

Is GI pay outpacing inflation?

6 days ago | beckersasc.com | Claire Wallace

Despite gastroenterologist pay falling by 3% between 2024 and 2025, overall, the specialty has seen a 33.78% pay hike since 2015. From 2015 to 2025, the inflation rate in the U.S. has risen by 1.7%, according to data from the U.S. Inflation Calculator. Throughout that period, there have been several spikes, reaching a high of 7% in 2021.
Iowa hospital 1st in state to use Stryker Mako 4 robot

6 days ago | beckersspine.com | Claire Wallace

Charles City, Iowa-based Floyd County Medical Center has become the first hospital in the state to use Stryker's Mako 4 robot, according to an April 18 report from The first procedure was performed on April 9 by orthopedic surgeon Jeffrey Clark, MD. Dr. Clark is also the only surgeon in the region using a Mako robot to perform direct anterior approach hip replacements.
Southcoast Health earns hip, knee replacement certification

6 days ago | beckersspine.com | Claire Wallace

New Bedford, Mass.-based Southcoast Health has earned a seal of approval from the Joint Commission for total hip and knee replacements, according to an April 18 report from NewBedfordGuide.com. The certification is awarded in partnership with the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. To earn the honor, systems are evaluated on pre-surgical care, intraoperative, hospitalization or ASC admission, rehabilitation activities and follow-up visits.
Top-paying states for CRNAs

6 days ago | beckersasc.com | Claire Wallace

Massachusetts is the highest-paying state for nurse anesthetists, according to 2024 data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, published April 2. In the majority of states, CRNAs earn over $200,000 on average. Here are the five top-paying states for CRNA in 2025. Find the full list of pay by state here. 1. Massachusetts: $292,3902. Washington: $276,1103. Vermont: $272,1804. Alaska: $268,9705. New Jersey: $268,310
Sutter Health earns neuro residency accreditation

6 days ago | beckersspine.com | Claire Wallace

Sutter Roseville (Calif.) Medical Center has earned accreditation for its new neurology residency program. The program, which was recently accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education, will be based out of Sutter's teaching hospital, according to an April 18 press release sent to Becker's. It will welcome its first class of 12 residents in July 2026.
Former UVA football captain rejoins university as orthopedic surgeon

6 days ago | beckersspine.com | Claire Wallace

John-Kevin Dolce, MD, former captain of UVA's football team, will return to the Charlottesville, Va.-based university to complete his orthopedic residency in July, according to an April 18 report from CVille Right Now. Dr. Dolce will fill one of UVA's five residency slots, which 1,000 students applied for.
Orthopedic surgeon pay vs. inflation

6 days ago | beckershospitalreview.com | Claire Wallace

Despite orthopedic surgeon pay falling by 3% between 2024 and 2025, overall, the specialty has seen a 25.31% pay hike since 2015. From 2015 to 2025, the inflation rate in the U.S. has risen by 1.7%, according to data from the U.S. Inflation Calculator. Throughout that period, there have been several spikes, reaching a high of 7% in 2021.
Orthopedics in 10 years

6 days ago | beckershospitalreview.com | Claire Wallace

Orthopedic and spine care is rapidly changing with the advent and deployment of new technologies, including robotic surgical care and artificial intelligence. Here is what two experts believe the industry will look like in 10 years. Ask Orthopedic Surgeons is a weekly series of questions posed to orthopedic surgeons around the country about clinical, business and policy issues affecting spine care. Becker’s invites all orthopedic surgeon and specialist responses.
Medline named prime vendor at North Carolina ASC

6 days ago | beckersasc.com | Claire Wallace

Medline has been named the primary vendor for ASC Viewmont Surgery Center in Hickory, N.C. The ASC specializes in otolaryngology, orthopedics, total joints, spine and pain management, according to an April 17 press release. Medline has been supplying the facility for more than a decade, but the two expanded their agreement last year when the ASC doubled in size, adding three procedure rooms to its existing three operating rooms.
Where physicians are investing in 2025

6 days ago | beckersasc.com | Claire Wallace

The majority of physicians are choosing to invest their money in mutual funds, including index or bond funds, according to Medscape’s2025 “Where Doctors Are Comfortable Investing” report, published April 18. Here are the key places where physicians are choosing to invest their funds: Editor’s note: Medscape asked physicians exclusively about nonretirement accounts, allowing respondents to choose more than one option.