Becker’s Spine Review

As orthopedic surgeons brace for another round of Medicare payment cuts, some may be weighing a step few physicians have taken: leaving the program entirely. CMS’ proposed 2027 physician fee schedule, released July 14, projects a 7% reduction in aggregate…

Companion Spine has completed the integration of Paradigm Spine following its acquisition of the company in December 2025. The companies now operate as a single organization across U.S. and international markets, with commercial activities in 36 countries and approximately 82…

As more spine procedures move into ASCs, a financial divide is taking shape: Who captures the revenue from routine outpatient procedures, and who bears the cost of the complex cases that remain in hospitals? Advances in minimally invasive techniques and…

A new review published in The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery lays out how osteoarthritis develops at the molecular level and which disease-modifying treatments are closest to being implemented in practices and clinics. The review, published online Oct. 15,…

Medicare now requires prior authorization for several spinal and knee braces nationwide, along with two upper limb orthoses in four states. CMS outlined the change in a July 30 Federal Register notice that added eight codes to its required prior…

Healthgrades published its “Specialty Excellence 2027 Awards,” recognizing hospitals for their patient outcomes across 19 specialties, including inpatient orthopedic surgery.  Florida has 29 hospitals included in the list, the most of any state. California has 21 hospitals on the list,…

Geico filed a federal lawsuit accusing three Florida healthcare clinics and four individuals of participating in a fraudulent billing scheme involving more than $4 million in insurance payments. The lawsuit, filed Oct. 23 in the U.S. District Court for the…

Spine surgeons are taking on expanded leadership roles as health systems invest in specialty programs, recruit physicians and develop new models for delivering care. From Sutter Health’s nearly $500 million neuroscience complex to leadership changes at academic medical centers and…