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Subject: [Becker's Orthopedic & Spine Review E-weekly] AAOS Points to Flaws in Health Reform Legislation | Average ASC Facility Expenses For Centers With More Than 50% Orthopedics | 7 Surgeon Practices That Can Affect Your Organization's Bottom Line With Dr. Carlos Guanche of Southern California Orthopaedic Institute |
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November 16, 2009
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1. 7 Surgeon Practices That Can Affect Your Organization's Bottom Line With Dr. Carlos Guanche of Southern California Orthopaedic Institute. Link

2. Average ASC Facility Expenses For Surgery Centers With More Than 50% Orthopedics. Link

3. AAOS, Other Surgery Groups Point to Flaws in Health Reform Legislation. Link

4. 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 and Dr. Brian Cole.

5. D.I.S.C. Sports and Spine Center in Marina Del Rey, Calif., Becomes Official Medical Services Provider of U.S. Olympic Committee. Link

6. Chicago Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Robert Satcher Jr. Aboard Shuttle Atlantis. Link

7. Carilion Says Acquisition of Roanoke (Va.) Orthopaedic Center Won't Violate FTC Consent Order. Link

8. Pennsylvania Orthopedic Society Names Dr. Wayne Sebastianelli as New President. Link

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