Payer pressure, consolidation and demand shifts redefine orthopedic strategy.
February 17, 2026

1. VB Spine to buy Augmedics' AR platform Full story

2. Why the healthcare reimbursement system is 'unstable': EmergeOrtho CEO Full story

3. Recoupments 101: Get a breakdown of the biggest RCM problem no one's talking about here.

 

4. 3 trends shaping the GLP-1 landscape Full story

5. Orthopedic groups can leverage collective scale without losing autonomy Full story

6. No new hires. No new EHR. Big RCM wins. Case study here.

 

7. Medicare's limits in benchmarking spinal DRGs: 5 things to know Full story

8. The biggest ASC investments so far in 2026 Full story

9. 2 recent orthopedic lawsuits allege defects Full story

10. Cost transparency helps patients move forward with care faster. Learn why here.

 

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