July 7, 2026

1. CMS pitches pay cut for top spine procedures in ASCs Full story

2. 15 spine surgeons to know Full story

3. Most AI enthusiasm fades after launch. How leaders keep it, here.

4. The cervical spine trade-off surgeons may no longer have to make Full story

5. VB Spine to acquire Augmedics spine navigation technology Full story

 

6. Loma Linda and CommonSpirit on whether ambulatory bets are paying off: here.

7. 602 hospitals could face 50%-75% wider deficits under federal cuts, NNU projects Full story

8. The reimbursement fight reshaping orthopedic ASCs Full story

9. Can independent orthopedic groups survive the next decade? Full story

10. The contract red flags behind Erlanger’s $21M Stark law case Full story

 

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

12. Study backs standardized MRI reporting for spinal stenosis Full story

 

Becker’s Learning Opportunities

14. 85% of claim denials start in a 12-minute visit. What’s solving documentation gaps at the source here.

15. AI-assisted prioritization helps utilization teams focus on high-impact cases. See how leaders are applying it here.

16. Real-time financial data is replacing the monthly report — how UMMS + others are making the shift here.

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

 

 

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