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Subject: [Becker's Orthopedic & Spine Review E-weekly] 4 Trends in Orthopedic and Spine Services in Hospitals and ASCs | 5 New Developments in Orthopedics | West Penn Allegheny to Develop Orthopedic Surgery Hospital |
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February 15, 2010

1. 4 Trends in Orthopedic and Spine Services in Hospitals and Surgery Centers. Link

2. 5 New Developments in Orthopedics. Link

3. Pittsburgh's West Penn Allegheny to Develop Orthopedic Surgery Hospital. Link

4. Hospitals and Health Systems Conference: Improving Profitability 2010 (April 13-14, 2010; Chicago).Early Registration Discounts End March 1 -- Register Now and Save $200.Recently added speakers include Chuck Lauer, the publisher of Modern Healthcare for 25 years and a legend in the hospital and healthcare industry. He will be speaking on April 14 on keys to effective leadership. Other speakers include outstanding leaders from SG2, Kaufman Hall, Blue Chip Surgical Partners, HealthMark Partners, SCA and Practice Partners as well as Ron Brownstein, political director of the Atlantic Media Company. Mr. Brownstein will be giving a keynote address on the politics of healthcare reform. To learn more, click here.
 
5. Kansas' Heartland Spine & Specialty Hospital Names New CFO. Link

6. FDA May Toughen Medical, Orthopedic Device Approval Process. 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.

8. Stryker Releases Rejuvenate Modular Primary Hip System. Link

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