Orthopedic leaders put Congress on notice, plus a kickback lawsuit and new surgeon pay benchmarks.
May 21, 2026

1. Allstate sues Florida orthopedic group over alleged kickbacks Full story

2. Orthopedic executives push Congress to overhaul Medicare payment system Full story

3. 240+ speakers. 750+ ASC and MD leaders. 3 days in Chicago. Becker’s 23rd Annual Spine, Orthopedic and Pain Management-Driven ASC + The Future of Spine Conference is back June 11-13. Request your complimentary badge here.

 

4. Highest-paid settings for orthopedic surgeons Full story

5. Medtronic to acquire pain management company for $650M Full story

6. Cleaner claims, faster cash, fewer denial fires to fight. The playbook is here.

 

7. Hospitals, payers capture shoulder implant savings as surgeon pay drops 46%: Study Full story

8. Should low-volume surgeons still perform shoulder replacements? Full story

9. Another physician settles DME fraud claims Full story

10. Are your revenue cycle and supply chain teams working against each other? Find out here.

 

Becker’s Learning Opportunities

11. 60–70% of surgeries now in ASCs. How processing risks quietly impact bottom lines here.

12. Are your ASC growth plans aligned with market trends? Find out in this report here.

13. Why home health is uniquely exposed to exclusion-related fraud — and what to do here.

14. 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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