1. How the spinal tech 'game of musical chairs' will drive the direction of the industry Full story

2. 4 ASC, practice closures in 2022 Full story

3. Former orthopedic surgeon gets 111 months for 2nd healthcare fraud conviction Full story

4. 1 in 5 Americans have a medical bill they can't pay. Discover what orthopedic leaders are doing to offer flexible patient financing options. 

5. Johnson & Johnson CEO to be board chair Full story

6. Rothman Orthopaedics, Drexel University ink partnership Full story

7. 'The standard of medicine in this country will continue to decline': 4 leaders on reimbursements Full story

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

9. Outpatient and inpatient cervical disc replacements have similar safety profiles, study finds Full story

10. 6 physicians entering C-suite roles Full story

11. Bundled payments pose a challenge, opportunities remain in orthopedics: Dr. Paul Slosar Full story

12. Surgical teams are using AI to optimize workflows, boost efficiency + improve reimbursement. Learn how here. 

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