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Subject: [Becker's Orthopedic & Spine Review E-weekly] How do Orthopedic Surgeons Rank? Average Daily On-Call Compensation | CMS Extends Hold on Physician Claims | Q&A With Dr. Robert J. Zehr of Zehr Center for Orthopaedics |
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News & Analysis
June 16, 2010

1.How to Orthopedic Surgeons Rank? Average Daily On-Call Compensation by Medical Specialty. Link

2. Senate Not Expected to Pass Fee-Fix Before Cuts Go Into Effect. Link CMS Extends Hold on Physician Claims Through Thursday. Link

3. Q&A With Dr. Robert J. Zehr, Founder of Zehr Center for Orthopaedics. Link

4. Come Hear Coach Bobby Knight and Political Commentator Tucker Carlson and more than 80 other ASC industry speakers at the 17th Annual Improving Profitability, and Business and Legal Issues for ASCs Conference (Oct. 21-23, Chicago). To learn more,
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5. OrthoCarolina Adds Urgent Care Services to Facility. Link

6. Twin Cities Orthopedics Opens New Location. Link

7.
Orthopedics Firm Tornier Files for IPO. Link

8.
CMS Will Deny Collagen Meniscus Implant Claims. Link

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