1. Merger creates 20-physician orthopedic entity in South Dakota Full story

2. Ex-orthopedic practice owner gets 5 years in prison for illegally prescribing opioids Full story

3. Where are the 29 Leapfrog straight-'A' hospitals? Full story

4. New biologic technology aids bone formation. Click here for details and data showing its effectiveness.

5. 4 recent orthopedic partnerships — Hospital for Special Surgery, Zimmer Biomet & more Full story

6. OrthoIllinois resubmits surgery center proposal after being rejected Full story

7. Are physician compensation, productivity surveys obsolete? — 5 points from VMG Health Full story

8. Is your OR still a source of revenue? Click here to learn how third-party providers can help your hospital grow its margins.

9. UPMC expands international footprint with acquisition of orthopedic surgical hospital Full story

10. Surgeons' brand exceeds patient outcomes — How you should build your practice's brand Full story

11. Are professionals managing your anesthesia care? Click here to find out how to increase daily cases and reduce cancellations due to emergent events.

12. First healthcare workers vaccinated today; hospitalizations near 110,000 — 5 COVID-19 updates Full story