PE is pulling back. ASC profits are squeezed. Here’s where orthopedics stands. June 18, 2026 1. Is private equity’s reign in orthopedics coming to an end? Full story 2. Dr. Alex Vaccaro on healthcare’s biggest contradiction Full story 3. The…
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The business of orthopedics: who’s moving, what it costs and who’s getting paid. June 16, 2026 1. Why 70 orthopedic surgeons are betting on independence Full story 2. Lean into ASCs or risk losing revenue, Dr. Brian Cole warns Full…
Big pay gains, a looming $51M threat and 600,000 patients changing spine surgery. June 15, 2026 1. A $51M threat coming for physician practices — and what could stop it Full story 2. Orthopedic surgeon pay has increased 22% since…
Practice valuations, PE pressure and the surgeons reshaping orthopedics. June 11, 2026 1. How much are physician practices actually worth right now? Full story 2. The orthopedic challenge becoming a financial risk for hospitals Full story 3. Compliance gaps in…
June 9, 2026 1. Where private orthopedic practice still matters and can grow Full story 2. 10 of the largest orthopedic practices by number of locations | 2026 Full story 3. Ortho leaders from Rothman Orthopaedics, The Steadman Clinic, Rush…
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June 8, 2026 1. 1 orthopedic surgeon hasn’t prescribed opioids in almost a year: Here’s his playbook Full story 2. Court sides with Life Spine in last remaining patent claim Full story 3. The most important orthopedic surgery conversations of…
Ascension completes AmSurg deal, orthopedic Medicare exits mount and PE’s real toll on surgeons. June 4, 2026 1. Ascension inks $3.9B AmSurg deal, adds 300 ASCs after FTC requires 7 divestitures Full story 2. 5 numbers behind orthopedics’ Medicare exit Full…
Inside the ASC drawing orthopedics’ attention, plus GWU’s $450M physician deal and more. June 2, 2026 1. Why orthopedic surgeons are flying across the world to watch this ASC operate Full story 2. 20 key updates from 5 medtech titans…
J&J layoffs, prior auth relief, a looming orthopedic shortage and May’s biggest practice deals. June 1, 2026 1. Johnson & Johnson eliminating 56 positions ahead of orthopedic sale Full story 2. Orthopedics faces 12% shortage by 2038 Full story 3.…
Surgeon pay by state, the Medicare exodus, and the reimbursement strategies paying off. May 28, 2026 1. Orthopedic surgeon pay increased the most in these 10 states Full story 2. Why orthopedic groups are walking away from Medicare Full story…