1. 'Private equity doesn't know the business better than you': Why 1 spine practice prefers independence Full story

2. Florida Orthopaedic Institute to pay $4M to settle claims it failed to protect patient data Full story

3. Hospitals, health systems plan to ramp up ASC investments Full story

4. In order for ASCs to compete with hospitals, they need the right tech to attract patients and drive revenue. Click here for the necessary tools to keep patients happy while preventing payment delays. 

5. Integra LifeSciences founder Dr. Richard Caruso dies Full story

6. Accelus' new spinal fusion device tops 150 implants Full story

7. Spine company sees 207% sequential quarter growth at Walmart locations in Q2 Full story

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9. Patient care is personalized; why aren't spine fusion devices? Research reveals 3 benefits for personalized interbody devices.

10. 7 places hiring spine surgeons Full story

11. 3 high-profile MLB surgeries since Aug. 1 Full story

12. Healthcare has a new 3-pronged imperative: Patient-centricity, cybersecurity and carbon-neutrality. Learn how to reinvent care in the face of existential change during this virtual learning session. 

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3. A disconnected health system is a dysfunctional one. Get tips from Optum on how to implement a connected care approach.