1. Orthopedic surgeon pay was flat in 2020, fell to 2nd highest-paid specialty Full story

2. $20M spine hospital with ASC breaks ground Full story

3. Optum on track to exceed physician hiring goal, CEO says Full story

4. Join leaders from Rush Spine Center, Rothman Orthopaedic Institute and more to discuss where the industry is headed + what forward-looking surgeons are doing to prepare. Register for Becker's Spine, Orthopedic and Pain Management virtual event here.

5. Spine practice owner nominated for board of health seat Full story

6. Globus Medical launches market's 1st robotic screw for spine surgery Full story

7. Rothman opens 2nd New Jersey location in April Full story

8. Surgalign appoints executive vice president of digital surgery Full story

9. 4 recent FDA clearances in spine: Robots, an artificial disc & more Full story

10. Assure Holdings acquisition strengthens presence in Texas: 5 notes Full story

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