1. Orthopedic surgeons at SSM Health resign, plan to start independent group Full story

2. Kaiser Permanente may convert San Jose hospital into ASC Full story

3. How spine surgery competition is evolving by market: New York, Arizona, California and more Full story

4. Total joint replacements are migrating to the ASC — and so are surgical robots. Learn why here.

5. Medtronic to spin off 2 businesses Full story

6. Physician pay is decreasing in these specialties Full story

7. Florida podiatrist charged with abusing patient Full story

8. Optum vs. Tenet: How ASC strategies are shifting  Full story

9. It's hard enough for ASCs to secure profitable supply chain contracts — don't make it harder with a disjointed digital system. Here's a solution.

10. 2 Florida orthopedic providers merge to form 17-physician practice Full story

11. This is why orthopedic groups are dropping out of bundled payments, 1 surgeon says Full story

12. What physicians need to know about Stark Law's fair market considerations Full story

13. 2 Michigan hospitals form joint venture, build pediatric ASC Full story

14. Spinal alignment requires a personalized plan. Read three surgeon’s results using a breakthrough personalized device

Becker's Learning Opportunities

1. AI is becoming the standard in health systems for a good reason - it can predict changing patient volumes with great accuracy. Read why AI is critical to an organization matching staffing to volume. 

2. Would former patients recommend your hospital to others? Read about the touchpoints that strengthen that brand experience.

3. An estimated 80,000 people die in hospitals each year because of incorrect diagnoses. Learn the 4 causes of diagnostic errors and how to address them here.