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Subject: [Becker's Orthopedic & Spine Review E-weekly] Hospital for Special Surgery Study Calls for Changes in Training of Orthopedic Surgeons | Average Surgery Center Debt/Leverage Ratios for ASCs With More Than 50% Orthopedics | Kansas Orthopedic Group Opens New Facility |
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January 11, 2010
Latest News & Analysis

1. Hospital for Special Surgery Study Calls for Changes in Training of Orthopedic Surgeons. Link

2. Average Surgery Center Debt/Leverage Ratios for ASCs With More Than 50% Orthopedics. Link

3. Kansas Orthopedic Group Opens New Medical Facility. Link

4. 8th Annual Orthopedic, Spine and Pain Management Driven ASC Conference (June 10-12, 2010; Chicago).
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5. Study: Mortality Risk Low After Total Knee and Hip Replacement. Link

6. Ohio Hospital Names Orthopedic Medical Director. Link

7. New Jersey Orthopedic Practice to Open Surgery Center. Link

8. Zimmer Names New President of Global Business. Link


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