[Becker's Orthopedic & Spine Review ] 15 Orthopedic and Spine Surgeons and Practices in the News | Meet All ASC Buyers - Register Now for the 9th Annual Orthopedic, Spine & Pain ASCs Conf |

June 2, 2011

1. Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush's Dr. Joshua Jacobs Speaks With NPR on MoM Hip Implants.

2. Baylor Regional Medical Center in Texas Names Dr. Robert Berry Medical Director of Sports Medicine.

3. Dr. Michael Langworthy Uses Biological Expertise to Treat Military Personnel.

4. Meet All ASC Buyers - Register Today! 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. Southern Bone and Joint Specialists Partner With Forrest General Hospital on New Mississippi Orthopedic Hospital.

6. OrthoCarolina's Dr. Bob Anderson Performs Ankle Surgery on Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry.

7. San Francisco Giants Team Physicians Perform Ankle Surgery on Catcher Buster Posey.

8. UCLA, California Institute of Technology, University of Louisville Physicians Use Spinal Cord Stimulation to Help Paralyzed Patient Regain Motion.

9. Free Webinar: EHR int the ASC: Meaningful Use and What it Means for Your ASC (June 2, 1:15-2:15 p.m. CDT). To learn more or register, .

10. Dr. Thomas Clanton Performs Ankle Surgery on Los Angeles Angels Infielder Kendrys Morales.

11. Dr. Wael Barsoum Compares Total Hip Arthroplasty to Hip Resurfacing.

12. Chilton Hospital in New Jersey Opens $2.5M Total Joint Center.

13. Boca Raton Regional Hospital in Florida Receives Donation for Orthopedic Renovations.

14. Illinois Bone and Joint Institute Glenview-Wilmette Partners With Prestige Men's Lacrosse Club.

15. Wabash General Hospital Recruits Orthopedic Surgeon Back to Small Community.

16. Hospital for Special Surgery Rheumatologists Find Possible New Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment.

17. Utah Surgeons Perform Reverse Ankle Replacement on Pediatric Patient.

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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. Managing Pain Practice-Protocols, Branding and Other Tips to Improve Profitability - Vishal Lal, CEO, Advanced Pain Management

B. Navigating an Orthopedic Practice and its ASCs Through a Changing Healthcare Environment - David Fitzgerald, CEO, Proliance Surgeons

C. ASC Litigation, Non Competition, Employee LItigation and Other Kinds of Litigation, Key Thoughts - Jeffrey C. Clark, Partner, and David J. Pivnick, Associate, McGuireWoods

D. Billing Process Improvement 101 - Bill Gilbert, Vice President Marketing, AdvantEdge Healthcare Solutions

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1. Spine Procedures, Practices & News
2. Sports Medicine Procedures, Practices & News
3. Orthopedic & Spine Device & Implant News
4. Orthopedic & Spine Industry Leaders
5. Improving orthopedic & Spine Practice Profits
6. Orthopedic, Spine & Pain Management Driven ASCs
7. Compensation Issues
8. Stark Act & Fraud & Abuse Issues
9. Becker's Hospital Review/Becker's ASC Review Names 100 Best Places to Work
10. Hospital-Physician Relationships & Accountable Care Organizations

24 Companies to Know

1. Kaye Bassman:
www.kbic.com
2. Blue Chip Surgical Center Partners: jleland@bluechipsurgical.com;
www.bluechipsurgical.com

3. Mednet:
www.mednetus.com

4. Meridian Surgical Partners:
bbacon@meridiansurg.com
khancock@meridiansurg.com;
www.meridiansurgicalpartners.com

5. Spine Surgical Innovation: czorn@spinesurgicalinnovation.com; www.spinesurgicalinnovation.com

6. Practice Partners in Healthcare: ltaylor@practicepartners.org;
www.practicepartners.org

7. Allen Medical:

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

8. Abraxas Medical Solutions:
info@abraxasmedical.com;
www.abraxasmedical.com
9. Source Medical Revenue Cycle Solutions, Inc.: scott.stone@sourcemed.net;
caryl.serbin@sourcemed.net;
www.sourcemed.net
10. Joimax,Inc.:
nicole.claret@joimax.com;
www.joimax.com
11. Bacterin International, Inc.:
mmason@bacterin.com;
www.bacterin.com
12. Spine Centers of America:
info@spinecentersofamerica.com;
w ww.spinecentersofamerica.com
13. Interventional Management Services:
sr@physiciancontrol.com;
kspitler@healthmarkpartners.com;
www.physiciancontrol.com
14. Surgical Management Professionals:
mlipomi@smsd.com;
www.smpsd.com
15. Kapstone Medical:
jkapitan@kapstonemedical.com
www.kapstonemedical.com
16. Ancillary Advantage:
info@ancillaryadvantage.com;
www.ancillaryadvantage.com
17. Advantis Medical/Avalign Technologies:
mmeek@advantismedical.com;
www.advantismedical.com
18. DeRoyal:
mdutton@deroyal.com;
www.deroyal.com
19. ChartLogic:
ericsorenson@chartlogic.com;
www.chartlogic.com
20. Pinnacle III:
rdehart@pinnacleiii.com;
rcarrera@pinnacleiii.com;
www.pinnacleiii.com

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

22. Arise Healthcare:
www.arisehealthcare.com

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

24. ASC Association:
asc@ascassociation.org

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