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Latest News & Analysis
March 29, 2010

1. 5 Things Orthopedics and Spine Practices Can Do Immediately to Improve Profits. Link

2.
5 Tips for Benchmarking and Controlling Staffing and Labor Costs in Orthopedic and Spine Practices. Link

3.
Lee Memorial Health System in Florida Creating Co-Management Relationship With Orthopedic Surgeons. Link

4. 8th Annual Orthopedic, Spine and Pain Management-Driven ASC Conference (June 10-12; Chicago).
Hear Brent Lambert, MD, FACS, president & owner, Ambulatory Surgical Centers of America, speak on "5 Keys to Maximizing an Orthopedic-Driven ASC's Returns in a Tough Economy" and Larry Taylor, CEO, Practice Partners in Healthcare, speak on "The 7 Best Ways to Increase ASC Profits Now." To register, click here.

5. Brett Gosney: 4 Ways to Improve Your Hospital-Based Orthopedics Program. Link

6.  North Carolina's Atlantic Orthopedics Opens New Office in Leland.Link

7. New Orthopedic Practice Opens in Connecticut. Link


8. Study Finds Most Patients Trust Surgeons to Choose Best Implant for Them. 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 includes sessions on topics such as improving profits immediately and much more.

Here are 5 great sessions focused on special procedures and other issues for ASCs:

1.
The Best procedures to Add to ASCs Now - John Hajjar, MD

2.
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

3. Hand Surgery in ASCs - Key Concepts for Clinical and Financial Success - R. Blake Curd, MD, Orthopedic Institute and Kyle Goldammer, Senior Vice President, Finance, Surgical Management Professionals

4. Key Thoughts on Handling Total Joints in ASCs - James T. Caillouette, MD, Chairman, Newport Orthopedic Institute

5.
Pain Management in ASCs: Current Ideas to Increase Profits - Amy Mowles, President & CEO, Mowles Medical Practice Management


For more information about the program, please download the conference brochure (PDF), click here or call (703) 836-5904.
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  4. Fax. Print the conference brochure (PDF), fill-out the registration on p. 7 and fax it to (703) 836-2090.

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