Becker's Spine + Orthopedic podcast: Catch up on all episodes here. 

1. MSOs becoming more attractive option for orthopedic practices Full story

2. Former Medtronic executive named Augmedics CEO Full story

3. MedPAC recommends physician pay freeze Full story

4. Orthopedic spine procedures are linked to higher risks of opioid dependence. See how to mitigate this risk here. 

5. AI-driven AR spine system gets green light Full story

6. Tennessee orthopedic practice acquires group, rebrands Full story

7. Medtronic's spinal cord stimulation shows strong pain relief results Full story

8. New president, CEO takes helm at orthopedic device company Full story

9. Incomplete identity management sabotages seamless experiences and disrupts loyalty. Learn the CDP data unification strategies shaping new hospital business models.

10. 4 spine surgeons operating on professional athletes Full story

11. Dr. Martin Boyer named director-elect of American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Full story

12. It's time to make spine surgery more predictable — here's how. 

Becker's Learning Opportunities

1. Healthcare is betting on precision medicine for a transformation, but barriers remain. Here's how organizations can make it a reality.

2. Healthcare is betting on precision medicine for a transformation, but barriers remain. Here's how organizations can make it a reality.

3. The VA & other systems are using interoperability to optimize workflows and extend care delivery — learn how.