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2. A road map to running a strong ASC, per 5 orthopedic leaders Full story

3. February is Black History Month: 10 Black spine surgeons to know Full story

4. Staff shortages have brought ED boarding to a crisis point. See what's helped Sharp Memorial's clinical team mitigate ED bottlenecks and workflow inefficiencies during this session.

5. 8 places hiring spine surgeons Full story

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7. Increased demand for spinal fusion could strain global healthcare systems, study says Full story

8. For an RCM vendor to actually drive ROI, a proven integration plan is critical. Learn how to reduce rejections and minimize downstream issues using proper integration here.

9. The healthcare trends making physician leaders nervous Full story

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11. Artificial intelligence to be more prolific across Stryker Full story

12. 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.

Becker's Learning Opportunities

1. Every effort to reduce clinician burden matters. See the next task hospitals are looking to make easier here.

2. Making sense of clinical data can be like drinking from a fire hose. Overcome these 6 obstacles to eliminate confusion and paint a more accurate picture of patients' health.

3. Still using the 100-year old TB skin test? Here's an upgrade that delivers more precise results and lowers costs.