Plus: the next spine practices to sell, a $5B ASC M&A wave and Stryker’s earnings slide.
August 6, 2026

1. Nebraska revokes orthopedic surgeon’s license following sexual misconduct allegations Full story

2. Top 50 neurology and neurosurgery hospitals: US News Full story

3. Four organizations, one question: what’s worth the budget next year? Leaders from Regent Surgical, Endeavor Health, Columbia Orthopaedic Group and Connecticut Orthopedics answer it at Becker’s 32nd Annual Business and Operations of ASCs. Apply to attend as a reviewer here.

 

4. Medicare improperly paid $15.2M for spinal injections: OIG Full story

5. The next spine practices likely to sell Full story

6. 75% of ambulatory leaders say a quarter of admin work could be automated in 5 years. See where to start here.

 

7. ‘It’s not enough to be right’: The new reality of spine prior authorization Full story

8. A $5B wave of M&A hits the ASC industry Full story

9. Stryker’s spinal implant sales sink 97%, ASC mix hits 20%: Earnings call notes Full story

10. Nearly half of independent practices face rising denials. 2 revenue cycle leaders on which fixes hold up, here.

 

11. 4 key CMS dates for spine, orthopedic practices Full story

Becker’s Learning Opportunities

12. Scale revenue cycle operations without adding staff. See how here.

13. Can prospective patients actually find your orthopedic practice online? Practice growth experts explain here.

14. Time-outs and protocols don’t catch every positioning risk in spine surgery. Learn what does here.

15. Becker’s August webinar lineup: patient flow, pharmacy access and denials. See the sessions here.

 

 

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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