[Becker's Orthopedic & Spine Review ] 20 New Stories on Orthopedic Surgeons and Providers in the News |

News & Analysis

June 9, 2011

1. North American Platelet-Rich Plasma Symposium to Feature Controversial Surgeon Dr. Anthony Galea as Moderator.

2. Dr. Houshang Seradge Develops New Outpatient Hand Surgery for Extensor Tendon Injuries.

3. Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush Now Offers Alter G Anti-Gravity Treadmill.

4. Olympia Orthopaedic Associates to Construct Bigger Facility to Meet Anticipated Patient Increase Post-Reform.

5. Dr. Brian Cole Conducts PRP Trial Including Former Olympian Bob Berland.

6. Association of Bone and Joint Surgeons Honors Dr. Darryl D'Lima's E-Knee Research.

7. Dr. Mitchell Garden Performs Connecticut's First iFuse Spine Surgery.

8. New $12M Wright State University Medical Building to Include a Sports Medicine Practice.

9. Northwestern Hospital in Maryland Names Dr. Kenneth Tepper Chief of Orthopedic Surgery.

10. Free Webinar: Valuation Issues Impacting ASCs (June 22, 1:15-2:15 pm CDT). To learn more or register, .

11. The Orthopedic Specialty Hospital in Utah Celebrates 20th Anniversary.

12. AAOS Names North Carolina Orthopaedic Association's Allen Skipper Executive Director of the Year.

13. Cayenne Medical Appoints Dr. Dev Mishra as Medical Director.

14. Hospital for Special Surgery Surgeons Collaborate on Long-Lasting Joint Implants.

15. Sports Medicine Physician Dr. Fotios Tjoumakaris Joins Rothman Institute.

16. Dr. Frank Alberta Joins New Jersey's Malo Clinic Health & Wellness.

17. Spine Surgeon Dr. Keith Girton Joins Laser Spine Institute in Philadelphia.

18. Hospital for Special Surgery's Dr. Richard Bockman: Higher Levels of Vitamin D with Biophosphates Produces Better Outcomes.

19. The Community Health Center Hires Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Mark Mayer.

20. InHealth Media Names Dr. Joseph Purita to Board of Directors.

21. Foundation Surgical Hospital in Houston Partners With John West Therapy Services.

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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. Mednet:
www.mednetus.com

3. Blue Chip Surgical Center Partners: jleland@bluechipsurgical.com;
www.bluechipsurgical.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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