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…
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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…
The FDA has cleared OrthoPediatrics’ Pediatric Nailing Platform Femur Retrograde Nail System, and the company has completed its first procedures using the device. The system is designed for pediatric patients and includes anatomic nails for treating trauma and straight nails…
California has 13 hospitals on Healthgrades’ list of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement, which recognizes inpatient care, the most of any state. Florida and New York follow with 12 each, and Texas has nine. Sixty-five hospitals have made…
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As AI becomes more integrated into neurosurgical care, questions about physician liability, patient consent and data privacy are becoming increasingly important, according to an article published in the Fall 2026 issue of CNS Quarterly. AI is appearing in clinical documentation,…
Machine learning is increasingly being explored in spine surgery to predict patient outcomes, assist surgical planning and improve intraoperative decision-making, according to a review in the fall 2026 issue of Vertebral Columns, published by the International Society for the Advancement…
Spine surgeons and health systems are adopting technologies ranging from robotic guidance and patient-specific implants to AI-assisted triage, endoscopic surgery and lower-cost navigation tools. Recent Becker’s reporting highlights five areas of technology adoption, including investments by health systems and experiences…
Florida has 21 hospitals on Healthgrades’ list of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery, the most of any state and one more than last year’s 20. California follows with 16 and Texas with 13. Forty-one hospitals have made the…
For spine and orthopedic surgeons, the full consequences of a noncompete agreement can extend well beyond earned salary. Restrictive covenants, compensation formulas and partnership terms can influence where physicians practice, how they are paid and how much control they retain…