1. CMS, payers among the major obstacles to outpatient spine, Dr. David Essig says Full story

2. What ending noncompetes means for ASCs, physicians: 8 notes Full story

3. Zimmer Biomet paid $241M less to surgeons in 2020 — Here's how 8 orthopedic companies compare Full story

4. ASCs are increasing collections with this tech. Click here to learn more.

5. 24-bed Florida orthopedic hospital receives endorsement Full story

6. Alphatec Q2 revenue up 88%: 4 notes Full story

7. Orthopedic hospital, medical office building sold for $88M Full story

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9. Respiratory season will be back with a vengeance. Are your facilities and supply chain ready? Learn more here. 

10. 7 hospitals hiring spine surgeons Full story

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12. Don't count on counting alone — Learn how hospitals are tapping new tech and best practices to prevent retained surgical sponges in the OR.

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1. Ochsner Health's centralized monitoring system reduced costs by 90%. Click here to learn the strategy.

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