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

1. 9 spine devices that received the FDA's breakthrough device designation Full story

2. Fewer indirect pay deals will be subject to Stark scrutiny in 2022: 3 notes Full story

3. Outpatient centers vs. hospitals: Who pays medical staff better? Full story

4. Augmented reality in the OR: An inside look at surgical training at Massachusetts General Hospital. 

5. 2 CEOs on the biggest opportunities for orthopedic growth Full story

6. Illinois neurosurgeon performs area's 1st multi-lumbar disc replacement Full story

7. The 4 largest orthopedic mergers announced or launched in 2021 Full story

8. Indiana orthopedic practice hit with data breach 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. What surgeons are saying about value-based care Full story

11. Highest, lowest pay for surgical techs: All 50 states ranked Full story

12. Revolutionize sagittal alignments with personalized care — here's how.

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