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

1. Colorado surgeon performs disc replacement on NHL player Full story

2. Medtronic unveils new head of spine technology Full story

3. All 50 states ranked by number of new ASCs in 2021 Full story

4. Capturing the Opportunities of an Integrated Care Delivery to Maintain Physician Independence and Grow Your Practice: Click here to learn more.

5. Dr. John Shin spearheads Mass General's AR spine surgery program Full story

6. Zimmer Biomet, Conformis & more: 8 device company leadership moves in 60 days Full story

7. 6 orthopedic facilities that cost $24M or more Full story

8. States challenge CMS vaccination mandate, 6 more federal government updates Full story

9. New ASC rules are changing orthopedic programs — 7 tips to power profits.

10. Orthopedic practice management company gets $65M in funding Full story

11. Hip and knee replacements jump 18.3% in 2021 despite pandemic-related pause Full story

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

Becker's Learning Opportunities

1. Hospital execs are using cybernetics to enhance patient experiences, reduce employee strain — here's how.

2. Current capacity management methods no longer cut it. See how hospitals are responding to rising patient volumes more strategically here.

3. Telehealth is entering a critical new phase. Learn why top execs are adopting a smart-growth approach to planning.