April 14, 2025

1. Orthopedist pay drops 3%, still highest specialty: Mesdcape Full story

2. Pfizer discontinues GLP-1 weight loss drug Full story

3. Congress cuts $40M+ for spinal research Full story

4. Not all AI tools deliver. Evaluate smarter clinical solutions, here.

5. 1 of the biggest obstacles faced by orthopedic surgeons Full story

 

6. What’s holding back outpatient spine growth? Full story

7. Patient financial discussions can be difficult. Tips to make them easier here.

8. DISC Surgery Center partners with hospital Full story

9. Jacksonville Orthopaedic Institute to return to independence after layoffs Full story

10. 8 medtech notes: Spine Wave, Smith+Nephew and more Full story

 

11. A prior auth success story: Learn how one organization is getting paid 4x faster here.

12. UConn faculty recognizes neurosurgeon Full story

13. Dr. Thomas Utset-Ward joins Nicklaus Children's Hospital Full story

14. Indiana House bans noncompetes for some physicians Full story

Becker's Learning Opportunities

15. 2025 is bringing big changes to patient financing — how a digital-first approach is helping ASCs here.

16. AI agents can mimic healthcare staff for smarter automation. Learn more, here.

17. Clinician-inspired innovation in the OR: Find the new tools bolstering safety and efficiency here.

 

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