From: Scott Becker <sbecker@beckershealthcare.com>
Subject: [Becker's Orthopedic & Spine Review E-weekly] 6 Ways for Orthopedic Surgeon-Hospital Alignment | 5 Tips for Payor Negotiations | 30 New Orthopedic & Spine Devices | Resurgens Relocates for Higher Patient Volume |
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News & Analysis
March 3, 2011
 
1. 6 Different Methods for Orthopedic Surgeon-Hospital Alignment. Link

2. 5 Ways Orthopedic Surgeons Can Build an Advantage in Payor Contract Negotiations. Link

3. 30 New Orthopedic and Spine Devices to Know. 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. AAOS: Economic Downturn's Impact on Total Joint Replacement
-- 31.1% Respondents Change Total Joint Arthroplasty Due to Declining Reimbursements. Link

6. Resurgens Orthopaedics Moves Office Location to Accommodate Higher Patient Volume
. Link  

7. 50 of the Best Hospitals in America.  Link Editor's note: Becker's Hospital Review is currently accepting recommendations for lists of 30 of the Best Physician-Owned Hospitals and 30 of the Best Specialty Hospitals. If you would like to recommend a hospital for this list, please send hospital information to Scott Becker at sbecker@mcguirewoods.com.

 

8. Orthopedic Device Manufacturer Stockewatch: Prices Up Vs. Week Ago for Zimmer, Smith & Nephew, Stryker: Stryker Corp.: $63.88; Zimmer Holdings: $62.66; Smith & Nephew: $57.74; Medtronic: $39.11.

 
9. NFL Announces Standardized Concussion Assessment Protocol
. Link
 
10. Washington University Receives $2M Grant to Examine Biological Solution for Rotator Cuff Repair.
Link

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Hear keynote speakers including Legendary NFL Football Player and Coach Mike Ditka and Healthcare Futurist Joe Flower, and learn practical guidance to boost your ASC's profitability immediately at the 9th Annual Orthopedic, Spine and Pain Management-Driven ASC Conference: Improving Profitability and Business and Legal Issues (June 9-11; Chicago). Less than 290 registration spots remain; reserve your spot today! 

 

Highlights include:
1. 101 sessions and 134 speakers, including 25 CEOs and 30 physician leaders as speakers, focused on immediately useful guidance for orthopedic, spine and pain management surgeons who own ambulatory surgical centers

2. Keynote speakers Legendary NFL Coach Mike Ditka and Healthcare Futurist Joe Flower
3. Last year's event included 725 attendees and 65 exhibitors
4. Register before May 1 and save $100; additional discounts when registering 2 or more attendees, and for ASC Association members and paid Becker's ASC Review subscribers

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

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

B. Orthopedic Practices - How to Explore Strategic Options - Stay the Course or Sell - Marshall Steele, MD, CEO, Marshall Steele 

C.  Coding Tools to Capture, Code and Improve Billing in the High Volume Orthopedic Center - W. Harwood Runner, CEO, Kerlan-Jobe 

D. Hand Surgery in ASCs - Key Concepts for Clinical and Financial Success - R. Blake Curd, MD, Board Chairman, Surgical Management Professionals 

 

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1. Blue Chip Surgical Center Partners:  jleland@bluechipsurgical.com;
www.bluechipsurgical.com

2. Practice Partners in Healthcare:   

ltaylor@practicepartners.org;
www.practicepartners.org

3. Interventional Management Services:  
sr@physiciancontrol.com;
kspitler@healthmarkpartners.com;
www.physiciancontrol.com

4. Spine Surgical Innovation:  czorn@spinesurgicalinnovation.com; www.spinesurgicalinnovation.com

5. Allen Medical:   

erin.herbst@hill-rom.com;
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6. Abraxas Medical Solutions:

info@abraxasmedical.com;
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7. Source Medical Revenue Cycle Solutions, Inc.:
scott.stone@sourcemed.net;
caryl.serbian@sourcemed.net;
www.sourcemed.net
8. Joinmax, Inc.:
nicole.claret@joinmax.com;
www.joinmax.com
9. Bacterin International, Inc.:
mmason@bacterin.com;
www.bacterin.com
10. Spine Centers of America:
info@spinecentersofamerica.com;
www.spinecentersofamerica.com    

11.
  Meridian Surgical Partners:
bbacon@meridiansurg.com
khancock@meridiansurg.com;
www.meridiansurgicalpartners.com

12. Surgical Management Professionals: 
mlipomi@smpsd.com;
www.smpsd.com
13. Kapstone Medical:
jkapitan@kapstonemedical.com;
www.kapstonemedical.com
14. Ancillary Advantage:
info@ancillaryadvantage.com;
www.ancillaryadvantage.com
15. Advantis Medical/Avalign Technologies:
mmeek@advantismedical.com;
www.advantismedical.com
16. DeRoyal:
mdutton@deroyal.com;
www.deroyal.com
17. ChartLogic:
ericsorenson@chartlogic.com;
www.chartlogic.com
18. Pinnacle III:
rdehart@pinnacleiii.com;
rcarrera@pinnacleiii.com;
www.pinnacleiii.com

18. Access MediQuip:
lharris@accessmediquip.com;
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