1. Neurosurgeon stands trial for alleged opioid over-prescribing, could serve life in prison Full story

2. Negotiating payer contracts in spine: 3 surgeons share tactics Full story   

3. IRS revokes hospital's tax-exempt status Full story

4. Some physician groups struggle while others thrive. Learn about three revenue cycle strategies that will improve your bottom line. Click here to learn more.

5. Thrilled to welcome 150 physician speakers and 250 total speakers to Becker's 18th Annual Spine, Orthopedic and Pain Management-Driven ASC Conference + The Future of Spine, June 18-20, 2020. Register here.

For exhibiting and sponsorship opportunities, e-mail Jessica Cole at jcole@beckershealthcare.com.

6. Wisconsin network opening $40M facility with orthopedic & spine center, expanded sports medicine services Full story

7. Spine surgeon from Colorado group offers wide-awake approach — 5 things to know Full story

8. NASS publishes guidelines for diagnosis, treatment of lumbar pain Full story

9. 15-must reads for digital transformation: How to build an innovation team, the most dangerous health IT trends & more. Learn more

10. Leadership shakeups, acquisitions & more: 9 device company key notes Full story

11. Novartis gene therapy for spinal muscular atrophy delivers $186M in Q4 sales Full story

12. Don't be fooled by healthcare's false dilemma — Improving patient satisfaction and collections are not competing priorities. Click here to learn why.