Plus: The end of traditional merit-based payments

October 7, 2026

1. Dr. Roger Härtl on the new test for ‘minimally invasive’ spine surgery Full story

2. Abbott, Nevro spinal cord stimulator lawsuits sent to 2 federal courts Full story

3. 360 independent practices reveal where denials and revenue leakage hit hardest. Findings here.

4. The proposed 20% Medicare cut pushing orthopedic surgeons to the brink Full story

5. Why endoscopic spine surgery may top out at 40% adoption Full story

 

6. Physician shortages are set to worsen as retirements climb. See how leaders retain talent here.

7. Florida hospital earns 1st-in-world spine designation Full story

8. What the end of traditional merit-based payments means for spine surgeons Full story

9. Boston hospital launches neurosurgery department, names 1st chair Full story

10. Connecticut orthopedic center fire traced to sterilizer steam Full story

 

11. The 5 converging forces keeping supply chain volatility high: See how community hospitals can prepare here.

12. DePuy Synthes inks spine surgery partnership Full story

13. NASS research funding hits decade-plus high at $196K Full story

14. 6 neurosurgery journals to go fully digital in 2027 Full story

15. Altru taps orthopedic surgeon as chief medical officer Full story

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18. A Texas hospital’s stroke program scaled consults 600% over 5 years — and transferred fewer patients out. See how here.

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