August 4, 2026

1. Top 50 neurosurgery, neurology hospitals: US News Full story

2. NASS adds some off-label rhBMP-2 use to spinal fusion coverage recommendations 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. Spine’s legal bill in 2026: At least 12 cases, $48.7M and counting Full story

5. Spine surgeons willing to take the hardest cases dwindle Full story

 

6. Your team did everything right. The positioning injury happened anyway. Learn why here.

7. SI-Bone Q2 revenue up 15.2% Full story

8. CMS slots Carlsmed spine procedures into new DRGs Full story

9. CMS finalizes higher Medicare payment for Bonesupport injectable Full story

10. 11 hospital, health system layoffs in July Full story

 

11. 75% of ambulatory leaders say a quarter of admin work could be automated in 5 years. See where to start here.

12. The $36 vs. $95 problem: How RVU negotiations are skewing physician pay Full story

13. HOPCo cut orthopedic costs 20%+ in a fully optimized market Full story

Becker’s Learning Opportunities

14. 37 peer-reviewed studies support complex orthopedic procedures. Explore the clinical evidence here.

15. Most healthcare AI projects stall. See where the successful ones start here.

16. America’s largest non-metropolitan hospital is making the most of a rare rural funding window. Learn more.

17. 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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