An orthopedic group’s 15-minute AI rumor and 7 practice closures in September.
October 6, 2026

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3. South Shore Orthopedics turned off their AI for one day. 100 voicemails piled up by 11 a.m. Here’s the full story.

 

4. Stryker taps next CEO Full story

5. The 15-minute rumor that reshaped an orthopedic group’s AI rollout Full story

6. Webinar: Cigna Healthcare’s national behavioral health medical executive on personalized provider matching and what it changes for members. Register with one click.

 

7. The new reality of becoming an orthopedic surgeon Full story

8. 7 physician practice closures in September Full story

9. 6 assumptions spine surgery is starting to question Full story

10. Find out how health systems can get faster, more useful context to responders when an emergency call comes in during this webinar. Register with one click.

11. Arkansas orthopedic leader and practice founder dies at 96 Full story

 

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