Becker's Spine + Orthopedic podcast - catch up on all episodes here. 

1. Top 25 states for orthopedic surgeons Full story

2. Zimmer Biomet recalls surgical robot Full story

3. Stryker execs optimistic about ASC growth, backlog recovery: 5 earnings call notes Full story

4. Hospitals want partners, not just vendors. Learn how to create strong philanthropic partnerships with them here. 

5. 10 key reads for spine leaders in October Full story

6. Wireless implants planned for spinal fusion Full story

7. OrthoLoneStar launches spine, orthopedic bundles in Texas Full story

8. 3 ASC, insurer disputes Full story

9. 97% of medical practices lost money amid the pandemic. Here's how Colorado Pain Care, OrthoTexas and others have responded. 

10. Collaboration key to value-based care's success: Dr. Brian Larkin Full story

11. Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush opens new location Full story

12. Surgical site infections are preventable, yet remain a huge problem. Cut the risk for good with these best practices. 

Becker's Learning Opportunities

1. How to address the patient affordability crisis: 5 transformative benefits of new tech + a Geisinger case study.

2. Mercy Iowa City made sure its EHR was ready for new technologies & care delivery models — learn how here.

3. Execs are capitalizing on pandemic-era insurance coverage shakeups with these 4 approaches.