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June 14, 2011
1. 7 Key Elements of Comprehensive Orthopedic Care Centers. 
2. 5 New Studies Influencing Sports Medicine.
3. Senators Request Investigation Into Legality of Physician-Owned Distributorships.
4. Free Webinar: Valuation Issues Impacting ASCs (June 22, 1:15-2:15 p.m. CDT). To learn more and register, .
5. 5 Points on How Orthopedic Surgeons Spend Their Time in the Office.
6. Patent Bill Would Hamper Physician-Inventors, Expert Says.
7. Zimmer Introduces Ceramic-on-Ceramic Hip Implant.
8. ArthroCare Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance for 6.5 Spartan Needle Anchor.
9. Clinical Trials Show Embryonic Stem Cell-Based Therapy Safe for Spinal Cord Injury Patients.
10. 5 Points on Recruiting Young Physicians to Orthopedic Practices.
Orthopedic and Spine Device Industry Stock Watch--Opening Prices Down Vs. Week Ago for Zimmer, Smith & Nephew, Medtronic: Stryker, $59.06; Zimmer Holdings, $63.93; Smith & Nephew, $54.20; Medtronic, $38.22.
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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. Current Issues in Orthopedics and ASCs - Michael Redler, MD, The OSM Clinic, and John Cherf, MD, MPH, MBA, President, OrthoIndex
B. ASC and Healthcare Transactions-The Year In Review - Todd J. Mellon, ASA, AVA, MBA, Principal & Founder, Healthcare Appraisers
C. Managing Pain Practice-Protocols, Branding and Other Tips to Improve Profitability - Vishal Lal, CEO, Advanced Pain Management
D. Successful Three Party Joint Ventures - Christian D. Ellison, Vice President, Health Inventures
To sponsor or exhibit at the conference, contact Jessica Cole at jessica@beckersasc.com. |
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