[Total joints edition] Bundled payments decrease Medicare payments - but not outcomes - for lower extremity joint replacement: 4 takeaways | Apollo Global reportedly in talks to acquire CHS' assets | 29 spine, orthopedic devices receive FDA clearance in August | Zimmer Biomet launches individualized TKA implant: 3 notes

Sept. 21, 2016

1. Bundled payments decrease Medicare payments - but not outcomes - for lower extremity joint replacement: 4 takeaways Full article

2. Apollo Global reportedly in talks to acquire CHS' assets Full article

3. Zimmer Biomet launches individualized TKA implant: 3 notes Full article

4. Webinar: How does the material and surface topography of an interbody fusion device affect bone growth and fusion? Insights from Barbara Boyan, PhD, and Paul Slosar, MD. To learn more, click here.

5. 29 spine, orthopedic devices receive FDA 510(k) clearance in August Full article

6. FDA approves Sarepta's controversial muscular dystrophy drug Full article

7. Webinar: How high acuity specialties like total joints and spine are enhancing opportunities for alignment between ASCs and hospitals. To learn more, click here.

8. 4 things to know about generic price spikes Full article

9. Southwest General, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield partner on total joints bundled payments: 3 things to know Full article

10. Boston Children's 2014 hacker explains why he did it Full article

11. Should Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump release medical records? Kaiser Family Foundation CEO says 'no': 4 reasons why Full article

12. The changing nature of physician ownership - 5 findings Full article

13. Orthopedic surgeon leader to know: Dr. Barron Bremner of Des Moines Orthopaedic Surgeons Full article

14. Schwarzenegger, Leno and Bush, Plus 230+ Great Hospital Executives Speaking. The Becker's Hospital Review 8th Annual Meeting next April 17 to 20 will include Arnold, Jay and 230+ hospital leaders, including some great keynotes. The brochure will be on line shortly. George W. Bush will speak at the 3rd Annual CIO/HIT + Revenue Cycle Conference in July 2017. The agenda for this meeting is being developed soon. Should you have questions about either meeting, please contact sbecker@beckershealthcare.com and jcole@beckershealthcare.com.

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20 Companies to Know

1. National Medical Billing Services:
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2. GE Healthcare:
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3. North American Partners in Anesthesia:
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4. Medline Industries, Inc.:
www.medline.com/home.jsp
5. Centinel Spine:
www.centinelspine.com/
6. Cardinal Health:
www.cardinalhealth.com/en.html
7. HealthCare Appraisers, Inc.:
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8. In2itive:
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9. Surgical Care Affiliates:
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10. Pacira Pharmaceuticals:

www.pacira.com

11. Collect RX:
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12. Anesthesia Business Consultants: http://www.anesthesiallc.com/
13. MediGain:
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14. Surgical Notes
http://www.surgicalnotes.com/
15. Carl Zeiss Meditec:
http://www.zeiss.com/meditec/en_us/home.html
16. ECG Management Consultants
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17. DePuy Synthes
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18. Sheridan Healthcare
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19. AmkaiSolutions
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20. Syncera
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