Becker's Spine + Orthopedic podcast - catch up on all episodes here. 

1. 7 musculoskeletal codes will not return to the IPO list in 2022, CMS says Full story

2. CMS cements cuts to physician fees; AMA warns of 'financial peril' Full story

3. Johnson & Johnson's orthopedics business pays $79.5M for Israeli robotics company Full story

4. Nearly 30% of OR time is unused due to inefficient procsses. Here's the strategy health systems are leveraging to unlock OR time. 

5. NuVasive to launch VR spine surgery training Full story

6. 2 Florida orthopedic groups form 100-provider integrated network Full story

7. Biden moves forward with COVID-19 vaccination mandate & 5 more updates Full story

8. 10 spine surgeons to know Full story

9. Preventable surgical complications amid COVID-19 are an added strain for hospital staff. Here's how to ease the burden. 

10. Patient-specific orthopedic implants in 2031: 3 surgeon predictions Full story

11. 7 Assure Holdings moves in 2021 Full story

12. What AI healthcare solutions yield actual value? Click here to find out.

Becker's Learning Opportunities

1. Patient data can come from GPs, hospitals, ASCs + more. Click here to learn how to view it all in one place.

2. A standardized anesthesia program at this ASC sparked a 100% jump in daily procedures. Download this short case study to learn how.

3. Health systems often overlook a critical aspect of workflow efficiency — see what it is here.