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February 22, 2010

1. 9 Reimbursement and Business Concepts for Orthopedics in ASCs. Link

2. Neurosurgeons Warn Payment Cuts Could Lead Them to Limit Medicare Patients.  Link

3. Orthopedic Surgeon, Voice of Conservatism in House of Representatives, May Soon be Joined by Blake Curd as Second Congressman From the Specialty. Link

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5. Study Finds Specialized Hospitals Produce Better Hip, Knee Replacement Outcomes. Link

6. Alabama's Lemak Sports Medicine & Orthopedics Opens New Facility. Link

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