1. Aetna revises lumbar disc replacement policy Full story

2. USPI, Providence expand partnership Full story

3. Globus Medical to buy NuVasive in $3.1B deal Full story

4. Can postoperative complications be elminated? Hear the latest evidence and guidelines from the Rothman Orthopaedic Institue.

5. Billing, business and more: What 7 spine surgeons wish they learned in medical school Full story

6. Orthopedic and Spine Centers of Wisconsin to open in February Full story

7. 10 spine surgeons to know Full story

8. 38% of Americans delayed care in 2022 over cost concerns — a record high. Learn how to reengage patients and improve their financial experience with this roadmap.

9. Altus Spine's pedicle screw system used in 1st complex deformity case Full story

10. National Spine Health Foundation launches campaign for neck safety Full story

11. Medicare beneficiaries continue to use telehealth: AMA Full story

12. Tackling healthcare's challenges shouldn't feel like a game of Whac-A-Mole. 5 healthcare leaders discuss problem solving without trade-offs during this session.

Becker's Learning Opportunities

1. 38% of Americans delayed care in 2022 over cost concerns — a record high. Learn how to reengage patients and improve their financial experience with this roadmap.

2. When only 35% of referrals end in a visit, you can't justify time spent on manual patient outreach. This digital upgrade led Froedtert Health to a 3-day referral-to-appointment workflow.

3. 5 top healthcare payment challenges for 2023 and how to get ahead of them — see the report here.