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

1. How 6 spine surgeons are upping their patient referral game Full story

2. Will robots replace orthopedic surgeons? Full story

3. CMS clarifies rule against physician self-referral for 2022: 3 details Full story

4. Kuros Biosciences, a leader in next generation bone graft technologies, recently received 510(k) clearance from the FDA for MagnetOs Easypack Putty. While human-derived products, such as cell-based allografts, need to be stored in freezers and then carefully thawed under strict protocol, MagnetOs Easypack Putty is ready to use with no need for thawing or mixing with blood or BMA. It can be stored at room temperature and used immediately from the packaging, which can save OR staff vital time. Read about it here.

5. Johnson & Johnson, Globus Medical ink acquisitions for robotic strategy Full story

6. A breakdown of 3 cervical discs Full story

7. 10 spine surgeons to know Full story

8. Medtronic's new leadership, Stryker's latest orthopedic launch & more: 8 device company notes Full story

9. Nearly 30% of OR time is unused due to inefficient processes. Here's the strategy health systems are leveraging to unlock OR time. 

10. Dr. Marc Philippon performs hip surgery on singer Pink Full story

11. Orthopedic surgeon among 3 named to Washington hospital's CMO roles Full story

12. Entice new patients with your robotics program — see how Lehigh Valley Health Network and Vail Health Hospital did it here. 

Becker's Learning Opportunities

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2. Variation in care is tied to increased costs + adverse events. Better clinical decision-making starts with these 4 steps. 

3. Delaying a move to the cloud leaves healthcare content at risk. Here's how to make the seamless transition and secure information.