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Subject: [Becker's Orthopedic & Spine Review E-weekly] Issue Alert: July Issue of Becker's Orthopedic & Spine Review is Online – 13 New Articles |
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July 29, 2009
July Issue of
Becker's Orthopedic & Spine Review

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1. 20 Shoulder Specialists to Know. Link

2. Improving and Maintaining Profitability in Orthopedic and Spine Practices: 12 Areas of Focus. Link

3. 10 Large Orthopedic Practices to Know. Link

Nominations Sought: We are seeking nominations for great hip surgeons for the October issue of Becker's Orthopedic & Spine Review. To submit a nomination, e-mail Scott Becker (sbecker@mcguirewoods.com) or reply to the E-weekly.

4. Publisher's Letter: Healthcare Reform; 16th Annual Improving the Profitability of ASCs Conference (Oct. 8-10, Chicago) - Special Discounts Available; Free White Papers Available. Link

5. 5 Steps for Building a Successful Clinical Spine Practice From Dr. Bruce McCormack. Link

6. 24 Statistics About Orthopedics in Surgery Centers and Orthopedic Surgeons. Link

7. 5 Best Practices to Help Address Increasing Patient Out-of-Pocket Expenses. Link

Learn More About Our Featured E-Weekly Advertisers: SpineSearch, SpineMatrix, ASCOA and Serbin Surgery Center Billing.

8. 10 Statistics About Surgery Centers With More Than 50% Orthopedics. Link

9. 5 Critical Steps to Build a Successful Sports Medicine Practice From Surgeon Keith Pitchford. Link

10. 7 Best Practices From Surgeon Aleksandar Curcin to Build and Maintain a Successful Spine Practice. Link

Contributing Authors Sought: If you are interested in contributing a story of interest for orthopedic and/or spine practices, e-mail Scott Becker at sbecker@mcguirewoods.com.

11. The Outpatient Evolution in Spine Surgery: 7 Critical Focus Areas for a Smooth Transition. Link

12. Online Scheduling System Can Help Improve Efficiency in Orthopedic Practices. Link

13. 15 Medicare/Medicaid Anti-Kickback and Fraud and Abuse Statute Cases Making Headlines in 2009. Link

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10 Great Companies to Know

Blue Chip Surgical Center Partners. Founded by ASC veteran Jeff Leland, Blue Chip holds an equity stake in its projects and also serves as a managing partner, with several highly profitable, physician-led centers in operation around the country and a number of projects in the works. Learn more about Blue Chip.

National Surgical Care. National Surgical Care, a nationwide owner and operator of ambulatory surgical centers, focuses on addressing the needs and problems confronting surgery centers across the country. Learn more about NSC.

Practice Partners. Practice Partners in Healthcare takes great pride in the development, management and equity ownership with its physician and hospital partners. Read more about Practice Partners.

SpineSearch. SpineSearch provides recruitment and educational services for spine professionals; the founder, a nurse practitioner, brings almost a decade of experience in the industry to create a recruitment firm that meets the specific needs of the growing spine industry. Learn more about SpineSearch.

SpineMatrix. SpineMatrix has developed the Lumbar Matrix Scan, the first and only physiological diagnostic procedure to produce an all-inclusive image of the lower back. Learn more about SpineMatrix.

ASCOA. Since 1984, ASCOA's founders have helped physician-owners start and operate successful facilities; ASCOA currently owns and manages 34 facilities across the country with 14 others in development. Learn more about ASCOA.

Serbin Surgery Center Billing. Serbin Surgery Center Billing was founded in 2001 to provide the answer to ASCs' complex and unique billing needs, providing expert and accurate coding, billing, collections, and managed care negotiations solely to the ASC industry. Learn more about SCB.

Implantable Provider Group. IPG works with providers, facilities, manufacturers and commercial payors to fully manage all aspects of high-cost implantable medical devices. Read more about IPG.

Spine Surgical Innovation. Spine Surgical Innovation designs and markets the Holmed Swivel Port System, which is designed for ease of use and intended for posterior or lateral lumbar surgery. Learn more about Spine Surgical Innovation.

Cybertech Medical. Cybertech's patented Mechanical Advantage products are the result of advanced technology that creates biomechanic support, patient comfort, and compliance. Learn more about Cybertech Medical.


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