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1. 15 Great Hip Specialists to Know. Link

2. 10 Great Orthopedic and Spine Practice Administrators. Link

3. Nominating Great Hip Specialists and Orthopedic and Spine Practice Administrators: To nominate a great hip surgeon or orthopedic and spine administrator for inclusion in the full lists that will appear in the October issue of Becker's Orthopedic & Spine Review, e-mail Scott Becker (sbecker@mcguirewoods.com), Rob Kurtz (rob@beckersasc.com) or reply to the E-weekly.

4. AAOS President Outlines Concerns About AMA Endorsement of House Health Reform Bill. Link

5. Dr. Timothy Kremchek Shares Insight on How to Develop a Strong Community Presence for an Orthopedic Practice. Link

6. ASC Conference: Improving Profits and Business and Legal Issues -- October 8-10 Chicago Illinois, Westin Michigan Avenue: Now in its 16th year, Becker's ASC Review, ASC Association and Ambulatory Surgery Foundation present this conference which delivers unrivaled insight and analysis about the most timely issues affecting the ASC industry. This year's conference will address the dramatic challenges and opportunities created by the changing healthcare market, changing reimbursement and changing nature of physician investment. It will cover a full range of topics including how to assure profits in a tighter business and where the big returns will be generated, how to manage smarter, the potential for and impact of  healthcare reform, the growing turnaround market place and much more. For the complete agenda and to register, click here.

7. Biomet CEO: Reformers Appear to be Biased Against Orthopedists, Other Specialists. Link

8. Becker's Orthopedic & Spine Review will be expanding for 2010 to a distribution of 15,000, six times per year. To learn more about the magazine or advertising, e-mail Jessica Cole (jessica@beckersasc.com) or call (800) 417-2035.

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10. Miami Medical Equipment Supply Company Owner Convicted of Medicare Fraud. Link
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10 Great Companies to Know

Pinnacle III. Pinnacle III specializes in the operational development, management, select management, and billing for ASCs. Learn more about Pinnacle.

Raymond Fox & Associates. Raymond Fox & Associates is a full-service medical architectural firm that has completed over 4,000 projects ranging from small, single-specialty offices to large, multi-specialty medical office buildings and has been involved in over 400 surgical centers. Learn more about Raymond Fox & Associates.

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.

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.

Surgical Outcomes Information Exchange. SOIX offers services to benchmark performance and outcomes for accreditation, risk management and quality patient care in surgery centers. Learn more about SOIX.

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

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.

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.

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