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Subject: 8 Payor Trends to Watch for Spine Surgery | Medtronic's 3Q Spine Revenue Drops 4% | BCBS of North Carolina Tests Orthopedics Bundled Payments | 22 Advisory Opinions Issues by OIG for Providers to Know |
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News & Analysis
February 20, 2013
 

1. 8 Payor Trends for Spine Surgery to Watch.  

      

2. Join More Than 50 Spine Surgeon Speakers Discussing Biggest Industry Trends at June ASC Conference. Keynote speakers Mike Krzyzewski (Coach K), Geoff Colvin, Brad Gilbert and Forrest Sawyer. June 13-15, 2013, Chicago. Click here to learn more and register today.   


3. Medtronic 3Q Spine Revenue Drops 4%.

4. 5 Initiatives That Lead to Higher Operating Margins for Central Maine Orthopaedics.

5. 7 Habits of Highly Patient-Centric Practices.    

6. Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina Tests Orthopedic Bundled Payment Model.    

 

7. 22 Advisory Opinions Issues by the Office of Inspector General--6 of Interest; Anesthesia ASC Arrangements--7 Key Concepts; and ASC Anti-Kickback Safe Harbor Issues--9 Key Concepts for 2013.  


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13 Companies to Know
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2. Globus Medical:
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4. ASCs Inc:
www.ascs-inc.com
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7. SRSsoft:
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8. CareFusion:
www.carefusion.com
 
9. Blue Chip Surgical Center Partners:
www.bluechipsurgical.com
10. Meridian Surgical Partners:
www.meridiansurgicalpartners.com
11. International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery:
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13. North American Spine Society:
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