1. 5 Trends Impacting Outpatient Spine in 2012: Thoughts From Dr. Thomas Schuler.        

2. 17 Spine Devices Receive FDA 510(k) Clearance in February.

3. Los Angeles Orthopaedic Hospital Names Dr. Anthony Scaduto President & CEO.        

4. 10th Annual Orthopedic, Spine and Pain Management-Driven ASC Conference: Improving Profitability and Business and Legal Issues (June 14-16). To learn more and register, .

5. Bon Secours Mary Immaculate Hospital Names Dr. Jeffrey Carlson Chief of Surgery.

6. Spine Surgeons: How do you deal with denied claims? 

Dr. Brian Gill (Neb.): I always request a peer review to understand why surgery was denied, as well as understand how I can prevent them in the future. 

Dr. Khawar Siddique (Calif.): Be aggressive! Some physician reviewers have conflict of interest and need to know that we will fight for the best interest of the patient. 

Dr. Ara Deukmedjian (Fla.): We inform the patient immediately and get them involved in the dialogue with the payor as soon as possible. 

For full answers and next week's question, .   

7. 5 Strategies for Successful Orthopedic ASCs.        

8. TranS1 Reports 32% Drop in 4Q Revenue.           

9. Free webinar: Enhancing Your Hospital's OR Performance Through Employed Anesthesia Models featuring Dr. Howard Greenfield and Dr. Robert Stiefel of Enhance Healthcare (March 20, 1:15p.m.-2:15p.m.). To learn more and register, .

10. 28 Midwest Hospitals Form Virtual Health Network for Accountable Care.