Plus: Zimmer Biomet’s $1.5B acquisition spree and the end of the ASC-hospital divide.
July 28, 2026

1. Longtime MLB orthopedic surgeon sues Mercy over unpaid contract Full story

2. 4 years of physician pay cuts: What the 2027 CMS proposal means for spine, orthopedic surgeons Full story

3. Nobody sees the ASC policy map like William Prentice. The CEO of the Ambulatory Surgery Center Association sits down for a fireside chat at Becker’s 32nd Annual Business and Operations of ASCs in Chicago. Apply to attend as a reviewer here.

 

4. Zimmer Biomet’s spending spree: $1.5B+ in acquisitions in 3 years Full story

5. The revenue levers spine, orthopedic surgeons resist — and what gets them on board Full story

6. Independent physician practices are protecting margins without overhauling billing. See how here.

 

7. Spine, orthopedic malpractice: 3 cases, $39.3M Full story

8. 15 rising stars in spine surgery to know Full story

9. The end of the ASC vs. hospital era Full story

10. Ambulatory leaders are rethinking where AI starts. 160 leaders ranked the priorities here.

11. 10 best, worst states for healthcare Full story

 

Becker’s Learning Opportunities

12. Your bots cleared the easy work. Denials are still climbing. See why here.

13. 37 peer-reviewed studies support complex orthopedic procedures. Explore the clinical evidence here.

14. Stroke patients lose 2 million neurons per minute without treatment. Prepare your teams to act fast here.

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

 

 

Apply to attend complimentary as a guest reviewer here! Opportunity exclusive to those directly employed by an ASC or provider organization.

 
 

 

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