1. 8 Statistics on Spine & Neurosurgeon Compensation by Medical Revenue.              

2. Texas Back Institute Names Dr. Michael Hisey New President.                          

3. 10 Spine Surgeons for Professional Hockey Teams. 

4. Spine Surgeons: Do you see yourself or your group participating in an ACO-like arrangement now or in the future? 

Dr. Brian Gill (Neb.): If ACOs survive, then probably so to remain competitive and relevant in the marketplace.

Dr. Paul Slosar (Calif.): As far as I can determine, this is capitation deja vue, which failed miserably in California many years ago. 

Dr. Brian Subach (Va.): Probably not. 

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5. Free Webinar: Will My ACO be Successful? Ensuring Profitable ACO Reimbursement Through Contract Value Analysis, Alternate Funding Methods (Jan. 31, 10a.m.-11a.m. CST). To learn more and register,     

6. Spinal Cord Injury Treatment With Nerve Transplant: Q&A With Dr. Andrew Elkwood.    

7. Methodist Sugar Land Spine Center in Texas Receives NCAQ Recognition.        

8. VG Innovation Releases New Spine Device for Low Back Pain.         

9. Zyga Technologies Names Jim Bullock President & CEO.

10. 28 ASC Joint Ventures Planned or Developed in 2011.