From: Scott Becker <sbecker@beckershealthcare.com>
Subject: [Becker's Orthopedic & Spine Review ] 15 Stats on Orthopedic Surgeon Bonuses | J&J Talks of $20B Synthes Take-Over | 8% Spine Surgeries Result in Major Complications | Reg Dscts End 5/1--9th Annual Orthopedic, Spine & Pain ASC Conf |
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April 21, 2011 

 

1. 9 Points for Orthopedic and Spine Surgeons on Forming Positive Relationships With Hospitals. Link

 

2. 15 Statistics on Orthopedic Surgeon Bonuses.  Link

 

3. Johnson & Johnson in Talks for Possible $20B Synthes Take-Over. Link  

 

4. Early Registration Discounts End May 1 - 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.

 

Request for Speaking Proposals. 18th Annual Ambulatory Surgery Centers Conference - Improving Profitability and Business and Legal Issues (Oct. 27-29, 2011; Chicago). To suggest a speaker or topic, email Scott Becker at sbecker@mcguirewoods.com

 

5. 4 Ways Orthopedic Surgeons Can Optimize Subspecializations. Link

6. UMass to Lead Creation of Total Joint Replacement Registry.
Link

 

7. Orthopedic and Spine Device Manufacturer Stock Watch: Prices Down for Medtronic, Smith & Nephew, Stryker Vs. Week Ago: Stryker: $58.66; Zimmer Holdings: $61.99; Smith & Nephew: $55.06; Medtronic: $40.07.

 

8. Government Accountability Office Publishes Report on FDA's Premarket Review and Postmarket Safety Efforts. Link

 

9. AANS: 8% of Adult Spinal Surgeries Result in Major Complications. Link

 

10. AAOS: MRSA Prescreening Can Reduce Total Joint Replacement SSI.Link

 

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B. A Step by Step Plan for Selling Your ASC - How to Maximize the Price, Terms and Results and How to Handle the Process - Luke Lambert, CFA, MBA, CASC, CEO, ASCOA 

C. Leveraging Ideas From Other Industries to Improve ASC Profits - W. Michael Karnes, CFO, Regent Surgical Health, and Michael Rucker, EVP and COO, Surgical Care Affiliates 

D. Reducing Implant Costs - Terry L. Woodbeck, CEO, Tulsa Spine and Specialty Hospital 

 

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