Surgeons are winning against insurers, plus Tenet, Smith+Nephew, Stryker updates.
May 7, 2026

1. Why orthopedic surgeons are challenging insurers, and winning Full story

2. Double-digit joint replacement growth, 150+ robotic surgery programs: Tenet's ASC acuity push is paying off 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. Smith+Nephew names new orthopedics president Full story

5. Stryker establishes Ortho Tech segment Full story

6. Reduce denials in ASC and ortho practices with smarter coding. Learn how here.

 

7. The 10 states with the highest, lowest malpractice rates Full story

8. What’s the latest on prior authorization reform? Full story

9. Colorado orthopedic practice suffers data breach Full story

10. Baptist Health Arkansas cut ED boarding by 525 patients per month. See how here.

 

Becker's Learning Opportunities

11. Care is shifting beyond hospital walls. How UNC Health + BJC align margin strategy here.

12. Why prior authorization breaks down — and what real-time AI is doing about it here.

13. UI Health cut controlled substance waste and modeled $186,546 in net ROI. See how, 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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