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Subject: [Becker's Orthopedic & Spine Review E-weekly] NASS Expresses Concern Over House Healthcare Bill | Orthopedic and Spine Medical Malpractice Costs and Trends | Azalea Orthopedics Uses Patient Surveys to Improve Patient Satisfaction |
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August 6, 2009
Latest News & Analysis

1. NASS Expresses Concern Over House Healthcare Bill. Link

2. Azalea Orthopedics Uses Patient Surveys to Improve Patient Satisfaction. Link  

3. Orthopedic and Spine Medical Malpractice Costs and Trends: Q & A With Patrick Sedlak and Mark Aldous of Marsh USA. Link

4. Nominations Sought: We are seeking nominations for great orthopedic and spine practice administrators 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.

5. FTC Issues Antitrust Complaint Over Carilion Clinic's Acquisition of Two Virginia Outpatient Clinics. Link Could Have Significant Implications for Orthopedic and Spine Practices.

6. Minnesota Spine Surgeon Under Scrutiny for Not Disclosing Medtronic Payments in Senate Testimony. Link

7. Maine Woman Sentenced for Orthopedic Center Embezzlement. Link 

8. Two Synthes Executives Plead Guilty to Approving Illegal Clinical Trials. Link

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10. Sports Medicine Orthopedist Opens Practice in Georgia. Link

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