June 5, 2026

1. Court sides with Life Spine in last remaining patent claim Full story

2. Ascension’s $3.9B AmSurg deal signals a new ASC antitrust era — here’s how leaders are responding Full story

3. Leading-edge spine innovations by 2028 and the AI tools redefining what gets done in the OR are both on the agenda June 11-13 in Chicago. Apply to attend Becker’s Spine, Ortho & ASC Conference as a reviewer here.

4. 1 orthopedic surgeon hasn’t prescribed opioids in almost a year: Here’s his playbook Full story

5. 15 spine surgeons to know Full story

 

6. Denials are draining staff time and stalling cash flow. Practical fixes, here.

7. Why more surgeons are rethinking fusion Full story

8. USOP integrates ModMed’s AI platform across its network Full story

9. Xenix Medical launches Riva posterior fixation system Full story

10. Early ACDF intervention isn’t cost-effective for some spinal cord compression patients: Study Full story

 

11. ASC growth strategies are shifting toward flexibility, alignment and operational control. See what’s changing here.

12. Orthopedic collaborative flags $800K in supply savings: 4 study notes Full story

13. VB Spine funds research for scoliosis blood test Full story

Becker’s Learning Opportunities

14. Behavioral health referrals often fall short. See how to double first-visit attendance here.

15. Hospitals can’t build their way out of today’s capacity problems. See what they can do here.

16. Learn how clinicians can identify inherited cardiovascular risk earlier here.

17. 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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