1. 2 analysts cast doubt on Globus Medical's NuVasive grab Full story

2. Former anesthesiologist pleads guilty in death of orthopedic surgeon Full story

3. New York orthopedic society president critical of governor's 'nonessential' surgery limits Full story

4. Digital transformation + clinical advancement — 3 reports to evolve your practice

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5. NuVasive resumes sales of Precice devices Full story

6. Medicare spending on orthopedic surgery plunged $587M in 2020 Full story

7. Maryland's largest orthopedic group to kick off 1st risk-based contract in 2022: Q&A with Dr. Nicholas Grosso Full story

8. The 7 most pandemic-sensitive surgical specialties: Orthopedics is No. 6 Full story

9. EHRs are essential — but they won’t solve staffing issues. See how Hartford Healthcare found a simple solution.

10. University of New Mexico adds orthopedic surgery hub Full story

11. Dr. Cara Cipriano named Penn Medicine's chief of ortho oncology Full story

12. 4 spine, orthopedic surgery 'firsts' in November Full story

13. COVID has shifted the workplace needs of clinical and office staff. Here are 3 key ways to support both.

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