From: Scott Becker <sbecker@beckershealthcare.com>
Subject: [Becker's Orthopedic & Spine Review E-weekly] 8 Implications of Health Reform on Ortho and Spine Practices | Congress Passes Temporary Physician Fee-Fix | Early Discounts for the Orthopedic, Spine and Pain Driven ASC Conference End May 1 |
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April 19, 2010

1. 8 Implications of Healthcare Reform on Orthopedic and Spine Practices. Link

2. Senate Passes Temporary Physician Fee-Fix, Will Delay Rate SGR Cuts Until June. Link

3.
6 Statistics on EMR Use by Office-Based Physicians. Link

4. 8th Annual Orthopedic, Spine and Pain Management-Driven ASC Conference (June 10-12; Chicago). Early registration discounts end May 1. Hear John Cherf, MD, MBA, MPH, speak on "Key Developments That Will Transform the Business of Orthopedic Surgery;" Thomas Bombardier, MD, founding principal, Ambulatory Surgical Centers of America, speak on "Running Your Orthopedic Program Smarter;" and Tom Mallon, CEO, and Jeff Simmons, president, Western Region, Regent Surgical Health, speak on "Business Planning for Orthopedic and Spine Driven Centers." To register and learn more, click here.

5. Dr. Josue Gabriel Joins Illinois' Bonutti Clinic. Link

6. New Texas Spine Center Names Rajesh Bindal as Medical Director. Link

7. Free Webinar: How to Recruit Top ASC Talent - Recruiting the Impact Player. Learn tips to attract exceptional ASC talent. Presented by Greg Zoch, partner, Kaye/Bassman International. To register and learn more, Link.

8. Biomet 3Q 2010 Net Sales Up 9%, Driven By Sales Growth for Orthopedic Devices. 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 improving profitability immediately and much more.

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

1. 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

2.
The Best procedures to Add to ASCs Now - John Hajjar, MD

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.
There are four ways you can register:

  1. Online. Register through our secure Web site.
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  3. E-mail. Contact registration@ascassociation.org.
  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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