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Latest News & Analysis
February 10, 2010

1. 50 of the Best Spine Specialists in America. Link

2. 5 Tips to Grow Your Orthopedics Practice From Central Maine Orthopedics. Link

3. Supply of Orthopedic Surgeons Won't Keep up With Surging Demand. Link

4.
8th Annual Orthopedic, Spine and Pain Management Driven ASC Conference (June 10-12, 2010; Chicago). Provides guidance on improving the profitability of and on operating and establishing orthopedic, spine and pain management driven ASCs. 91 sessions, 112 speakers. Link

5. Big-Picture Vision for Spine Care: Q&A With Dr. John Caruso. Link

6. Indiana Orthopedic Groups Merge. Link

7. Becker's Orthopedic & Spine Review is currently accepting nominations for 25 Great Orthopedic & Spine Practice Administrators/CEOs.
If you would like to nominate an outstanding administrator/CEO for consideration, please contact Scott Becker at sbecker@mcguirewoods.com. Becker's ASC Review and Becker's Hospital Review are currently accepting nominations for 50 Best Places to Work in Healthcare. If you would like to nominate an organization for consideration, please contact Scott Becker at sbecker@mcguirewoods.com at Renee Tomcanin at renee@beckersasc.com. Nominations close on Feb. 15.

8. Analysts Expect Orthopedics Device Market to Rebound in 2010. Link



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8th Annual Orthopedic, Spine and Pain Management-Driven ASC Conference: Improving Profitability and Business and Legal Issues (June 10-12, 2010; Chicago)

Register today for the 8th Annual Orthopedic, Spine and Pain Management-Driven ASC Conference: Improving Profitability and Business and Legal Issues (June 10-12, 2010; Chicago) by clicking here. This exclusive conference, sponsored by the Ambulatory Surgery Association, Ambulatory Surgery Foundation, Becker's ASC Review and Becker's Orthopedic & Spine Reivew, is focused on key business, financial, clinical and legal issues facing orthopedic, spine and pain management-driven ASCs. It brings together ASC business and strategy leaders to discuss how to improve your organization and its bottom line in these challenging but opportunity-filled times.

Here are just 5 of the 91 terrific sessions on the program:

1. Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery in ASCs - Greg Poulter, MD, Surgeon, Peak One Surgery, Center, and Lisa Austin, RN, CASC, Vice President of Operations, Pinnacle III

2. Building Outstanding and Profitable Pain Management Centers - Robin Fowler, MD, Executive Director & Owner, Interventional Spine & Pain Management

3. Key Concepts to Improve the Profitability of Spine Programs - John Caruso, MD, Jim Lynch, MD, Founder Surgery Center of Reno, Moderator, and Jeff Leland, Managing Director, Blue Chip Surgical Partners

4. An Analysis of Clinical Outcomes for Spine Procedures Performed in the ASC - Ken Pettine, MD, Loveland (Colo.) Surgery Center

5. Improving ASC Performance Through Innovative Governance Techniques - Michael Grant, MD, Center for Ambulatory Surgery, David Myers, MD, Center for Ambulatory Surgery, Ravi Chopra, CEO, The C/N Group

For more information about the program, please download the conference brochure (PDF), click here or call (703) 836-5904. There are four ways you can register:
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  2. Phone. Call (703) 836-5904 or (800) 417-2035.
  3. Fax. Print the conference brochure (PDF), fill-out the registration on p. 7 and fax it to (703) 836-2090.
 
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