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May 5, 2011
1. 6 Steps for Orthopedic Surgeons to Maintain Positive Relationships With Hospitals. 
2. Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush's Dr. Gregory Nicholson: Cross Train to Prevent Youth Athlete Overuse Injuries.
3. 5 Points on Performing MAKOplasty in an ASC.
4. Early Registration Discounts End May 1! Sessions Added: Sports Performance Training/Testing: Opportunities for Orthopedics - Dr. Geoffrey Connor, MD & Surgeon-Owned Distribution and the Importance of Transparency - Dr. Paul Burton. 9th Annual Orthopedic, Spine and Pain Management-Driven ASC Conference - Improving Profitability and Business and Legal Issues (June 9-11, Chicago). Come Hear Coach Mike Ditka and More Than 130 Other Great Orthopedic, Spine and Pain-Management speakers. Speaker profiles below. To register for the conference or learn more, or call (703) 836-5904. See below for additional information.
5. NASS Makes Recommendation for Lowering Implant Costs at Orthopedic Surgery Centers.
6. Newt Gingrich Backs Price Transparency for Medical Devices.
7. Becker's Orthopedic & Spine Review is compiling a list of 50 Orthopedic and Spine Practices to Know. If you would like to recommend a practice for our list, please e-mail your suggestion to Scott at sbecker@mcguirewoods.com.
8. Stryker Names Former Johnson & Johnson Exec Kevin Lobo President of the Neurotechnology and Spine Group.
9. Shoulder Surgeon Dr. Spero Karas Develops Procedure for Massive Rotator Cuff Tears.
10. Orthopedic and Spine Device Manufacturer Stock Watch: Prices Up Vs. Week Ago: Stryker: $59.63; Zimmer Holdings: $66.42; Smith & Nephew: $55.95; Medtronic: $42.41.
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| 9th Annual Orthopedic, Spine and Pain Management-Driven ASC Conference (June 9-11; Chicago) |
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). Early registration discounts end 5/1.
Highlights include:
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
2. Keynote speakers Legendary NFL Coach Mike Ditka and Healthcare Futurist Joe Flower
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 four of the more than 100 sessions:
A. Orthopedic Practices-How to Explore Strategic Options-Stay the Course or Sell - Marshall Steele, MD, CEO, Marshall Steele
B. Improving Managed Care, Contracting Results-A Case Study Step by Step Approach - I. Naya Kehayes, MPH, Managing Principle and CEO, and Matt Kilton, MBA, MHA, Principal and COO, Eveia Health Consulting and Management
C. An Analysis of Clinical utcomes for Spine Procedures Performed in ASCs - Ken Pettine, MD, Loveland Surgery Center
D. Current Issues in Orthopedics and ASCs - Michael Redler, MD, The OSM Clinic, and John Cherf, MD, MPH, MBA, President, OrthoIndex
To sponsor or exhibit at the conference, contact Jessica Cole at jessica@beckersasc.com. |
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