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

1. Spine surgery in 5 years: 4 surgeon predictions Full story

2. 'Congress has no time to waste': Last-ditch bill could avert Medicare cuts Full story

3. 2 device recalls in spine, neurosurgery Full story

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

5. 5 of the most high-profile orthopedic practice M&As of 2021 Full story

6. Surgeons report higher pay after vertical integration with hospitals Full story

7. Twin Cities Orthopedics offshoot Revo Health promotes 3 to C-suite Full story

8. The AAOS in 2021: 6 notes Full story

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

10. Former Resurgens president advocates for increased penalties for violence against healthcare workers Full story

11. Medtech company studying robotic wearable in veterans Full story

12. 97% of medical practices lost money amid the pandemic. Here's how Colorado Pain Care, OrthoTexas and others have responded. 

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