From: Scott Becker <sbecker@beckershealthcare.com>
Subject: [Becker's Orthopedic & Spine Review E-weekly] Ark. Orthopedic Surgeon Sentenced to 10 Months in Prison for Fraud | Reform Act's Impact on Orthopedic and Spine Device Companies | 5 Strategies for Preventing Overuse Injuries in Youth Sports Medicine
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News & Analysis
Aug. 25, 2010

1. Arkansas Orthopedic Surgeon Sentenced to 10 Months in Prison for Fraud. Link

2. Orthopedic Device Manufacturer Stock Watch -- Wed. Opening Prices Down vs. Week Ago: Stryker Corp.: $42.85; Zimmer Holdings: $46.76; Smith & Nephew $41.94; Medtronic: $31.08.

3. 5 Strategies for Preventing Overuse Injuries in Youth Sports Medicine. Link


4. Free Webinar: Orthopedic Destination Centers - A Model for Future Success Under Healthcare Reform. To register and learn more, Link.

5. Healthcare Reform Act's Impact on Orthopedic and Spine Device Companies: Q&A With Kristian Werling of McGuireWoods. Link

6. Come Hear the Best Business Speakers in the ASC Industry as well as Coach Bobby Knight and Political Commentator Tucker Carlson in 123 sessions at the 17th Annual Improving Profitability, and Business and Legal Issues for ASCs Conference (Oct. 21-23, Chicago). To learn more, Link. Thank you to The Joint Commission for sponsoring the Physician-Owned Hospitals track at this event. If you are interested in sponsoring a track at the conference, e-mail jessica@beckersasc.com.

7. Trends on Orthopedic Teleradiology: Q&A With Radiologist Douglas Smith. Link

8.  STOP Sports Injury National Campaign Provides Material for Physicians, Coaches, Young Athletes. Link

9.
Spine Surgery Research Update: Treatment of Cervical Spine. Link

10. Frost & Sullivan: Non-Fusion Spine Devices the Future for Manufacturers.Link


11. Private Equity Firm Welsh Carson Acquires Spinal Device Company K2M. Link


12. 10 Orthopedic & Spine Leaders to Know. Link



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1. Stryker Interventional Spine:
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2. Practice Partners in Healthcare:
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khancock@meridiansurg.com;
www.meridiansurgicalpartners.com
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erin.herbst@hill-rom.com;
www.allenmedical.com
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jeff@surgicalnotes.com;
www.surgicalnotes.com

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cas@surgecon.com
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