Author: Ariana Portalatin

Becker's has reported on several practice closures in the spine and orthopedic industries over the last few years. 

Healthcare technology is about to enter a new era of innovation with an increased focus on targeted care, according to Ronjon Paul, MD.

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Although artificial intelligence has the potential to advance healthcare in certain ways, it could dampen efforts to provide individualistic care, according to Gary Brazina, MD. 

Increased consolidation, ASCs and artificial intelligence will all play a role in how orthopedic care is delivered next year, according to Leesa Galatz, MD. 

Next year could see increased integration of endoscopic spine techniques, according to Paul Houle, MD. 

Spine and orthopedic surgeons can expect to see a larger push for minimally invasive techniques, increased use of new technology and some economic challenges in 2024, according to four surgeons. 

Here are five spine centers to know:

Spine medtech company Alphatec recently reported $118 million in total revenue for the third quarter of 2023. 

James Hicks, MD, recently joined the Spine Institute team at Baldwin Bone & Joint in Daphne, Ala.