From: Scott Becker <sbecker@beckershealthcare.com>
Subject: [Becker's Orthopedic & Spine Review ] 56 New Orthopedic & Spine Devices Approved | Chicago ASCs Searched, Surgeons Subpoenaed in Probe of Owner | How Can Orthopedic and Spine Practices & ASCs Continue to Thrive? - Reg. Now for the 9th Orthopedic, Spine and Pain ASC Conf |
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April 12, 2011 

 

1. 56 Orthopedic and Spine Devices Receive FDA 510(k) Clearance in March. Link

 

2. 4 Tactics for Direct-to-Patient Marketing of Orthopedics. Link  

 

3. Chicago Surgery Centers Searched, Surgeons Subpoenaed in Probe of ASC Owner, Political Fund-Raiser.  Link


4. Would you prefer an added session on physician-owned ancillaries or ACOs at the 9th Annual Orthopedic, Spine and Pain Management-Driven ASC Conference - Improving Profitability and Business and Legal Issues (June 9-11, Chicago)? Please e-mail Scott at sbecker@mcguirewoods.com. To register for the conference or learn more, Link or call (703) 836-5904. See below for additional information.

 

5. Study: Rotator Cuff Tears Likely to Increase in Size Without Surgery. Link

 

6. Hip Surgeons Investigate Hip Resurfacing as an Alternative to Joint Replacement. Link   

  

7. 6 Questions on Whether ACOs Will Assist Pain Management. Link

 

8. Wright Medical Group's Chief Technology Officer Fired Amid Leadership Shuffle. Link

 

9. Spine Surgical Innovation Announces Launch of New Rod Cutters. Link

 

10. Kayal Orthopaedic Center in New Jersey to Open Orthopedic Medical Center. 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! 

 

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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

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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. Business Planning for Orthopedic and Spine Driven Centers - Jeff Leland, CEO, Blue Chip Surgical Center Partners

B. Current Issues in Orthopedics and ASCs - Michael Redler, MD, The OSM Clinic, and John Cherf, MD, MPH, MBA, President, OrthoIndex  

C. Three Ideas to Streamline Costs and Improve Profits - Jeff Blankinship, President, Surgical Notes, Tom Jacobs, President & CEO, MedHQ, Bill Cramer, CEO, Access MediQuip 

D. Threats to Physicians and Strategies to Protect Your Practice and Investment - Robert M. Schwartz, Executive Director, Proliance Surgeons, Inc.  

 

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22 Companies to Know
1. Blue Chip Surgical Center Partners:  jleland@bluechipsurgical.com;
www.bluechipsurgical.com
2. Practice Partners in Healthcare:    ltaylor@practicepartners.org;
www.practicepartners.org
3. Joimax,Inc.:
nicole.claret@joimax.com;
www.joimax.com
4. Spine Surgical Innovation:  czorn@spinesurgicalinnovation.com; www.spinesurgicalinnovation.com

5. Allen Medical:  

erin.herbst@hill-rom.com;
www.allenmedical.com 

6. Abraxas Medical Solutions:

info@abraxasmedical.com;

www.abraxasmedical.com
7. Source Medical Revenue Cycle Solutions, Inc.: scott.stone@sourcemed.net;

caryl.serbin@sourcemed.net;
www.sourcemed.net
8. Bacterin International, Inc.:
mmason@bacterin.com;

www.bacterin.com
9. Spine Centers of America:
info@spinecentersofamerica.com;

www.spinecentersofamerica.com   
10. Interventional Management Services:  
sr@physiciancontrol.com;

kspitler@healthmarkpartners.com;
www.physiciancontrol.com
11.  Meridian Surgical Partners:
bbacon@meridiansurg.com

khancock@meridiansurg.com;
www.meridiansurgicalpartners.com
12. Surgical Management Professionals: 
mlipomi@smsd.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

19. Access MediQuip: lharris@accessmediquip.com;
www.accessmediquip.com

20. Amedica:
szeiger@amedicacorp.com;
www.amedicacorp.com

21. Arise Healthcare:
www.arisehealthcare.com
 

22. ASC Association:
asc@ascassociation.org   

 

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