From: Scott Becker <becker@beckersasc.com>
Subject: [Becker's Orthopedic & Spine Review E-weekly] FDA Reviewers See Possible Bias in Zimmer Spine Product Assessments | Kaiser Permanente Study Finds Hip Fracture Rate Could Drop 25% | Nominations Sought: 25 Best Knee Surgeons |
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1. FDA Reviewers See Possible Bias in Assessments of Zimmer Spine Product. Link

2. Study Finds Hip Fracture Rate Could Drop 25% With Aggressive Osteoporosis Prevention Plan. Link

3. 10 Orthopedic and Spine Surgeon-Inventors. Link

4. Private Practice Orthopaedic Group Seeking a Fellowship-Trained Spine Surgeon -- Excellent compensation package and established physician-owned ancillary services. Centrally located in Seacoast, NH, just minutes from the ocean, less than an hour from Boston, the White Mountains and Lakes Region. For more information on the spine position, click here or contact pbronson@accesssportsmed.com.

5. Wisconsin Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Mark Herr Named to Mayo Faculty. Link

6. The Jan./Feb. issue of Becker's Orthopedic & Spine Review will highlight 25 of the Best Knee Surgeons in the Country. To nominate a knee specialist, e-mail Scott Becker (sbecker@mcguirewoods.com) or Rob Kurtz (rob@beckersasc.com). The specialist must truly be one of the most recognized and finest knee specialists in the country, in essence, someone with the reputation of Dr. James Andrews or Dr. Brian Cole.

7. ASCOA is seeking to invest in and manage physician-owned hospitals. If you have an interest in a partnership or have a contact that may have such an interest, please contact Brent Lambert at (781) 258-1533 or e-mail blambert@ascoa.com. Learn more about ASCOA at www.ascoa.com.

8. New Coordinator Role at Kansas Hospital Reduces Length of Stay for Orthopedics. Link

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10 Great Companies to Know

Meridian Surgical Partners. Meridian aligns with physicians in the acquisition, development and management of multi-specialty ASCs and surgical facilities. Read more about Meridian.

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.

National Medical Billing Services. NMBS specializes in freestanding outpatient surgery center coding and billing and providing ASCs with an outstanding opportunity to increase revenue through its cost-effective service, subject matter experts and integrity in business relationships. Learn more about NMBS.

Spine Surgical Innovation. Spine Surgical Innovation designs and markets the Holmed Swivel Port System, which is designed for ease of use and intended for posterior or lateral lumbar surgery. Learn more about Spine Surgical Innovation.

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.

JCB Laboratories. JCB Laboratories is a compounding pharmacy that serves the ASC market place and focuses exclusively on preparing sterile products. Learn more about JCB Labs.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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