How Should Orthopaedic Surgeons Be Paid?
In this episode of the AAOS Now Podcast, host Stuart J. Fischer, MD, FAAOS, is joined by David Jevsevar, MD, MBA, FAAOS, CEO of OrthoVirginia, and Ronald Navarro, MD, FAAOS, Regional Chief of Orthopaedic Surgery, Southern California region, at Kaiser Permanente.
Together, they examine the payment models for orthopaedic surgeons in 2026 and what each means for surgeons, practices, and patients. Both guests bring extensive experience in physician payment and administration across independent, employed, and academic settings.
The conversation moves through RVU-based pay, straight salary, salary…
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