Sarasota, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) – The latest statistics from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the average hourly wage for an Orthopedic Surgeon is $147.22, with an average annual salary of $306.22. Physician offices, and […]

Sarasota, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) – In 2020, several states were still above the national opioid prescribing rate of 4.22 percent, according to data from the CMS Opioid Prescribing Mapping tool. Orthopedic providers are one of the […]

Sarasota, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) – The rise of virtual care the last couple of years has been a hot topic. While studies have shown a definite increase, especially in mental health utilization, due in part to […]

Sarasota, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) – At the end of last month, the AAMC released a statement calling on Congress to pass the Safety from Violence for Healthcare Employees (SAVE) Act based on multiple studies and polls […]

Sarasota, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) – Healthcare burnout can be exasperated by workplace violence. One 2020 study showed that 88.9 percent of nurses had experienced workplace violence, and of that 24.4 percent had been the victim of […]

Sarasota, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) – According to data from the Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research, the number of rural hospital closures has dropped off significantly, with only 3 closures so far this year, […]

Sarasota, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) – Some studies suggest that 65 percent of employees return to work within 12 months after a hip fracture, and that the odds for returning to work may be reduced by 78 […]

Sarasota, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) – While the last two years have seen a drastic increase in telehealth, the growth certainly hasn’t come without challenges. From figuring out the technical logistics for patients and providers as well […]