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1. J&J, Smith & Nephew’s $34B merger talks collapse Full story
2. Spine, orthopedic physicians flood CMS with comments on 2027 pay rule Full story
3. Ambulatory leaders want automation to ease burnout + lift retention ahead of margins. See the data here.

4. Bon Secours Mercy Health affiliate to acquire Surgery Partners for $5.7B Full story
5. Spine surgeon accused of unnecessary surgeries now cooperating with accusers Full story
6. A DNFB backlog isn’t always a billing problem. See where the dollars really sit here.

7. The 5 highest-paid orthopedic surgeons in Milwaukee Full story
8. Private equity’s next healthcare targets Full story
9. 9 spine and orthopedic surgeons on the decision not to operate Full story
10. Corewell Health’s first-year blueprint for MR-guided focused ultrasound program. Find it here.
11. Spine implants under scrutiny: 5 findings to know Full story

Becker’s Learning Opportunities
12. Whether a patient is admitted or observed ripples through bed placement and ED boarding. See how here.
13. Build AI, buy it or wait for your EHR? How executives are deciding here.
14. Patient trust in the primary care team reached 95% during the VA’s ambient AI evaluation. See why here.
15. Becker’s upcoming webinars: network fragmentation, cloud ERP readiness and physician compensation data. See the sessions here.
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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