1. 2 orthopedic hospitals facing Medicare readmission penalties Full story

2. Physician leaders balk at Medicare 4.48% physician fee cut Full story

3. The evolution of orthopedic surgeon pay Full story

4. Tune in to learn about the impact that complex orthopedic and spine procedures can have on your ASC’s bottom line.

5. 95% of orthopedic surgeons accept special interest payments within 2 years of joining the field Full story

6. Orthopedic Center of Florida partners with HOPCo Full story

7. Don't get lost in the details of coding, contracts & compliance. Demystify trends to maximize revenue cycle performance with tips from this expert session.

8. Zimmer Biomet's Q3 sales dip slightly: 4 notes Full story

9. 5 things to know about Hospital for Special Surgery Florida Full story

10. It's hard enough for ASCs to secure profitable supply chain contracts — don't make it harder with a disjointed digital system. Here's a solution. 

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1. Rising diabetes, hypertension and obesity rates — alongside unaddressed SDOH — have created a perfect storm for health plans. Increase rural members' access to care and help them sustain health improvements with this virtual tool.

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3. Health beyond hospital walls: Here are 5 practical insights for engaging patients no matter where they are.