Plus: Spine practices hit their limit on cuts

September 1, 2026

1. The ‘hamster wheel’ orthopedic surgeons can’t outrun Full story

2. Reality star drops spine surgeons from $1.4M lawsuit 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. UnitedHealthcare drops prior authorization for select orthopedic procedures Full story

5. The $19M question facing orthopedic trauma Full story

6. Orthopedic surgeons on building joint programs that scale here.

 

7. Former UMass, CHA orthopedic leader dies at 83 Full story

8. OrthoCarolina’s bet on a new model for independent orthopedics Full story

9. Why spine practices are running out of room to absorb cuts Full story

10. Complexity is reshaping revenue cycle management. Learn which functions benefit most from specialization here.

 

Becker’s Learning Opportunities

11. Only 1 in 4 practices can pinpoint where revenue leaks — find out why here.

12. Upfront pricing conversations build patient confidence. See how independent practices do it here.

13. 37 peer-reviewed studies support complex orthopedic procedures. Explore the clinical evidence here.

14. Becker’s September webinar lineup: hospital AI, nonopioid pain care and analytics governance. 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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