Plus: NP scope-of-practice by state and an orthopedic group data breach.

July 16, 2026

1. CMS Medicare overhaul could cut orthopedic, spine payments beyond 1.68% Full story

2. ‘Perfect storm moment’: Why endoscopic spine is becoming an arms race for health systems Full story

3. Kyocera Medical announces the commercial launch and first clinical use of new 3D-printed lateral interbody system.

 

4. Nurse practitioner scope of practice by state: 2026 breakdown Full story

5. Are ASCs still the right investment? 3 orthopedic surgeons make the case Full story

6. Most denials start before the claim. See how independent practices are catching them earlier — here.

 

7. DePuy Synthes acquires spine implant company Full story

8. Missouri orthopedic practice suffers data breach Full story

9. AI’s biggest gains are happening outside the orthopedic OR Full story

10. 75% of ambulatory leaders say a quarter of admin work could be automated in 5 years. See where to start here.

 

Becker’s Learning Opportunities

11. Scale revenue cycle operations without adding staff. See how here.

12. CJR-X is coming. See if your orthopedic program is ready here.

13. How Denver Health and UnityPoint Health tie language access to HCAHPS and stars here.

14. Becker’s resources don’t stop here — explore more webinars and whitepapers.

 

 

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