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2. Physicians see income drop — what happens next? Full story

3. DePuy Synthes to restructure orthopedic segments Full story

4.  Meet the only FDA-cleared ECTR replacement blade for the popular pistol grip system. Some facilities could save up to $10,000 per year by switching. Learn more.

5. 2 California orthopedic practices form 25+ physician group Full story

6. 19 medical centers designated 'orthopedic centers of excellence' in the US Full story

7. Ready or not, cardiac procedures are migrating to the outpatient setting — quickly. Learn from the leaders spearheading this movement + realizing the benefits to ASCs and patients. 

8. Meet the wealthiest healthcare leaders Full story

9. U.S. cities with highest, lowest suicide rates Full story

10. For an RCM vendor to actually drive ROI, a proven integration plan is critical. Learn how to reduce rejections and minimize downstream issues using proper integration here.

Becker's Learning Opportunities

1. 38% of Americans delayed care in 2022 over cost concerns — a record high. Learn how to reengage patients and improve their financial experience with this roadmap.

2. When only 35% of referrals end in a visit, you can't justify time spent on manual patient outreach. This digital upgrade led Froedtert Health to a 3-day referral-to-appointment workflow. 

3. 5 top healthcare payment challenges for 2023 and how to get ahead of them — see the report here.