From: Scott Becker <sbecker@beckershealthcare.com>
Subject: [Becker's Orthopedic & Spine Review ] 8 Challenges for Team Physicians of Pro Teams | Warning: Physician-Owned Device Cos Scrutinized | 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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News & Analysis

April 14, 2011 

 

1. 8 Biggest Challenges Facing Team Physicians for Professional Athletes. Link

 

2. Physician-Owned Device Companies: A New Warning Bell is Rung. Link  

 

3. Zimmer Holdings' Organizational Restructuring Leads to Layoffs in Austin.  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. 5 Things to Know About EMR for Orthopedic Practices. Link

 

6. AAOS Joins Campaign to Stop Medicare Meltdown. Link   

7. Orthopedic and Spine Device Manufacturer Stock Watch: Prices Down for Zimmer, Smith & Nephew, Stryker Vs. Week Ago: Stryker: $59.83; Zimmer Holdings: $60.21; Smith & Nephew: $56.10; Medtronic: $40.19.

 

8. Florida Orthopedic Group Sues Osler Medical for Failing to Recognize Agreement Termination. Link

 

9. Study: Minimally Invasive Achilles Tendon Repair Effective. Link

 

10. Multi-Pronged Therapy Including Spinal Decompression Reduces Chronic Back Pain.Link

 

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

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B. How to Effectively Measure and Track Patient Quality - David Shapiro, MD, CHC, CHCQM, CHPRM, LHRM, CASC, Partner, Ambulatory Surgery Company, LLC 

C. Is There a Place for Orthopedics in ACOs - Michael Redler, MD, The OSM Clinic 

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

 

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