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Subject: [Becker's Orthopedic & Spine Review E-weekly] 6 Key Efficiency Principles to Improve Orthopedic and Spine Practices | CEO Bob Kahn of Orthopedic Specialists of Texarkana Discusses the Value of Networking | Joe Caputo of Orthopaedic Specialists of the Four States Discusses 3 New Facility Lessons Learned |
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September 18, 2009
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1. 6 Key Efficiency Principles to Improve Orthopedic and Spine Practices. Link

2. CEO Bob Kahn of Orthopedic Specialists of Texarkana Discusses the Value of Networking. Link

3. Joe Caputo of Orthopaedic Specialists of the Four States Discusses 3 Lessons Learned When Developing a New Facility. Link

4. Nominations Sought: We are seeking nominations for 20 Great Knee Specialists. Send your nominations to Scott Becker (sbecker@mcguirewoods.com), Rob Kurtz (rob@beckersasc.com) or reply to this E-weekly. 

5. Case Volume Statistics About Surgery Centers With More Than 50% Orthopedics. Link

6. Adopting EMR in an Orthopedics Practice With Barbara Sack, Executive Director of Midwest Orthopaedics. Link

7. FDA Clears Nine Orthopedic and Spine Products. Link 

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9. OhioHealth Acquires Max Sports Medicine. Link

10. Texas Podiatrist Arrested on Healthcare Fraud Charges. 
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