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Subject: [Becker's Orthopedic & Spine Review E-weekly] 7 Critical Orthopedic and Spine Device Industry Trends | 11 Key Legal Concepts for Physician-Hospital Contracting | Dr. Robert Anderson Repairs Ruptured Tendon on NBA's Anderson Varejao |
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News & Analysis
Feb. 17, 2010
 
1. 7 Critical Orthopedic and Spine Device Industry Trends. Link

2. Physician-Hospital Contracting -- A Compliance Approach: 11 Key Concepts. Link

3. Dr. Robert Anderson Repairs Ruptured Tendon on Cavaliers Player Anderson Varejao. Link

4. Register today for the 9th Annual Orthopedic, Spine and Pain Management-Driven ASC Conference - Improving Profitability and Business and Legal Issues (June 9-11, Chicago). To register for the conference or learn more, Link or call (703) 836-5904. See below for additional information.


5.
Dr. William Sterett Advises Lindsey Vonn Against Skiing With Concussion Symptoms. Link

6.
Orthopedic Device Manufacturer Stockewatch: Prices Up Vs. Week Ago: Stryker Corp.: $60.94; Zimmer Holdings: $61.36; Smith & Nephew: $59.22; Medtronic: $40.06.

7. DePuy Launches New Hip Systems
. Link  

8. Cayenne Medical Launches AperFix II for Knee Repairs. Link 

 
9. Spine Surgeons Question the Increased Use of Complex Surgery for Spinal Stenosis Patients
. Link
 
10. 5 Business Tips for Profitable Orthopedic Surgery Centers.
Link

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9th Annual Orthopedic, Spine and Pain Management-Driven ASC Conference

Register today for the 9th Annual Orthopedic, Spine and Pain Management-Driven ASC Conference - Improving Profitability and Business and Legal Issues (June 9-11, Chicago). To register for the conference or learn more, Link or call (703) 836-5904. More information is available below.  

 

Highlights include:

1. 101 sessions featuring 134 of the best speakers on orthopedic and ASC business-related issues

2. Keynote speakers Legendary NFL Coach Mike Ditka and Healthcare Futurist Joe Flower

3. 29 physician leaders, 30 CEOs as speakers

4. Here are just three of the more than 100 sessions:

A. Best Practices for Pain Management in ASCs-Business and Clinical Issues - Marsha Thiel, RN, MA, CEO, Medical Advanced Pain Specialists 

B. Keys to Transforming Surgery Centers Into a Profitable Business - Jim Freund, Senior Vice President, GENASCIS and Matt Searles, Managing Partner, Merritt Healthcare 

C.  How and Why Might Orthopedists and Neurosurgeons Team and Partner to Create Musculoskeletal Centers of Excellence - John Caruso, MD, Parkway Surgery Center 

 

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