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Subject: [Becker's Orthopedic & Spine Review E-weekly] More Hospitals Willing to Buy Physician Groups | California Orthopedists Joins Multispecialty Group, Citing Uncertain Reimbursements | Statistics on Average Orthopedic Surgeon Appointment Wait Times |
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September 11, 2009
Latest News & Analysis

1. California Orthopedists Joins Multispecialty Group, Citing Uncertain Reimbursements. Link

2. Statistics on Average Orthopedic Surgeon Appointment Wait Times by Metro Region. Link

3. Georgia Orthopedic Surgeon Opens Office in Partnership With Hospital. Link

4. Nominations Sought: We are seeking nominations for great knee specialists and great foot and ankle specialists. Send your nominations to Scott Becker (sbecker@mcguirewoods.com), Rob Kurtz (rob@beckersasc.com) or reply to this E-weekly. 

5. Spine Device Maker Archus Orthopedics Shuts Down Due to Lack of Capital. Link

6. Report Finds More Hospitals Willing to Buy Physician Groups. Link

7. Depuy Launches Web Site on Chronic Shoulder Pain. Link

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9. Connecticut Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Henry Backe Receives Two Appointments. Link

10. Covidien's DuraSeal Spine Sealant Receives FDA Approval. Link

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