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Subject: [Becker's Orthopedic & Spine Review E-weekly] 10 New Studies Impacting Sports Med | RACs Plan to Target Physicians' Charges | Study: FDA 510(k) Clearance Cost $24M on Average |
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News & Analysis
Nov. 24, 2010

1. 10 New Studies Impacting Sports Medicine. Link

2. RACs Plan to Target Physicians' Charges. Link

3. Study: FDA 510(k) Clearance Costs $24M on Average.  Link

4. Free Webinar--Key Issues for ASCs - ASC Purchase and Sale Transactions--National Chain and HOPDs, JVs, ACOs, Co-Management and Other Issues (Dec. 16, 1:15p.m.-2:15p.m. CST). To learn more,
Link.

5.
OrthoCarolina's Dr. Robert McBride Returning to Haiti. Link

6. Orthopedic Device Manufacturer Stock Watch--Wed. Opening Prices Up for Stryker, Zimmer Holdings vs. Week Ago: Stryker Corp.: $51.26 ; Zimmer Holdings: $50.30 ; Smith & Nephew: $46.36 ; Medtronic: $34.02.

7.
Medtronic Receives 510(k) Clearance for Spinal Cord Stimulator Trialing Cable. Link

8. Becker's Orthopedic & Spine Review is currently compiling its annual list of 100 of the Best Spine Surgeons in America. If you would like to suggest a spine surgeon for consideration, please contact Scott Becker at sbecker@mcguirewoods.com.

9.
10 Orthopedic and Spine Industry Leaders. Link

10.
Top 3 Reasons Physicians are Reluctant to Join ASCs and How to Overcome Such Objections. Link

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