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

1. Will physicians flock to large, independent orthopedic groups? Full story

2. Carrell Clinic physician performs spine surgery on Denver Nuggets forward Full story

3. Omicron variant confirmed in the US & 6 more COVID-19 updates Full story

4. Orthopedic spine procedures are linked to higher risks of opioid dependence. See how to mitigate this risk here. 

5. 500,000+ people could have been exposed in 11 data breaches at orthopedic practices Full story

6. California ASC 1st to perform biportal endoscopic spinal surgery Full story

7. 3 stem cell lawsuits making the news Full story

8. Spine surgeon opens clinic in Houston Full story

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

10. Medtronic's Q2 performance, J&J's latest orthopedic launch & more: 5 device company notes Full story

11. 10 spine surgeons to know Full story

12. New ASC rules are changing orthopedic programs — 7 tips to power profits.

Becker's Learning Opportunities

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

2. CMS mandating bundled payments requires hospital-physician synergy — here's how to achieve it.

3. Your membership strategy needs an upgrade. Here's what providers and payers should know about changing consumer expectations.