The latest on orthopedic fraud cases, CMS action and physician contracts.
February 26, 2026

1. Orthopedic surgeon sentenced to 8+ years for $145M healthcare fraud scheme Full story

2. Low pay, high expectations drive a 'rush to the bottom' in orthopedics Full story

3. Recoupments & ASCs — Find a practical primer here.

 

4. CMS imposes moratorium on some orthotics, prosthetics as part of fraud crackdown Full story

5. What 5 recent noncompete lawsuits mean for physicians Full story

6. Clean claims don't start in billing. Where coding breaks down and how to fix it here.

 

7. Only 47% of physicians are confident in their financial management: 5 notes Full story

8. Orthopedic hospital resolves alleged False Claims Act violations for $5.6M Full story

9. 3 orthopedic leadership moves in 1 month Full story

10. 50% of patients are delaying care — ASCs are losing volume. The financing fix here.

 

Becker's Learning Opportunities

11. Thriving vs. surviving: What sets top ASCs apart? See 6 defining traits here.

12. Nearly 1 in 5 patients doubt ASC care quality. The standards that change perceptions here.

13. Cost transparency helps patients move forward with care faster. Learn why here.

14. Interested in more? See Becker’s full lineup of webinars and whitepapers.

 

 

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