1. A new $1B spine company: Inside the Orthofix, SeaSpine merger Full story

2. 5 key trends ASC leaders are eyeing Full story

3. 'The proof is in the results': 1 physician's perspective on MSO partnerships Full story

4. If you're questioning whether to add spine to your ASCs, we got you covered. Attend panels like "Spine Surgery in ASCs: What to Know as Cases Become More Complex" at Becker's ASC Annual Meeting on Oct. 27-29 in Chicago to understand what it takes. Surgeons, contact Scott Jones at sjones@beckershealthcare.com to learn how to attend for free.

5. Dr. Geoffrey Appelboom performs first 3D-printed spinal implant surgery in New Jersey Full story

6. Spine surgeon, ASC founder joins medtech advisory board Full story

7. 5 trends in awake spine surgery over 14 years Full story

8. Slow behavioral health adopters are doing patients a disservice. Catch up on how organizations are integrating it into the medical journey here.

9. Nexus Spine reaches 5K Tranquil implantations Full story

10. BCBS Massachusetts' AI returned orthopedic prior authorization in under a day Full story

11. Surgalign snags best new technology award Full story

12. Hospitals won't unlock the full value of a robotic surgery program without giving staff 24/7 access. See how Adventis Health is doing it here.

Becker's Learning Opportunities

1. Would former patients recommend your hospital to others? Read about the touchpoints that strengthen that brand experience.

2. An estimated 80,000 people die in hospitals each year because of incorrect diagnoses. Learn the 4 causes of diagnostic errors and how to address them here.

3. The right approach will cut hospitals' strategic + operational risks in the customer-centric landscape. KPMG experts share how here.