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4. Ortho bundled payments come with risks. Are they worth it? Surgeons from Rothman, NYU Langone + other top tier systems lay out the pros and cons.

5. Hoag Orthopedic Institute adds four new surgeons Full story

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7. 68% of employed physicians think they'll leave their organizations in the next 10 years Full story

8. Patient registration inefficiencies = more denials. Watch now to learn how to slash patient intake times and reduce denials.

9. Montana health system to open brain, spine clinic Full story

10. Johnson & Johnson, Globus Medical and more: 12 robotic updates Full story

11. Nanisx taps former Medtronic sales executive as new CEO to expand ASC spine division Full story

12. Spinal alignment requires a personalized plan. Read three surgeon’s results using a breakthrough personalized device.

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