1. 11 Top Reasons Neurosurgeons Choose Hospital Employment.        

2. Stryker Q1 Sales Soar 7.2%, Spine Sales Driven by Acquisitions.

3. 8 Steps for Opening a Spine ASC on a Tight Schedule.          

4. Early Registration Discounts End May 1--10th Annual Orthopedic, Spine and Pain Management-Driven ASC Conference: Improving Profitability and Business and Legal Issues (June 14-16, Chicago). Receive guidance on improving the profitability of your ASC with specialties in spine, orthopedics and pain management. To learn more and register, click here.      

5. Readmission Reporting Flawed for Complex Spinal Surgery.   

6. Spine Surgeons: How can spine surgeons just coming out of their fellowships position themselves for success in the future?

Dr. Brian Gill (Neb.): Newly trained spine surgeons need to understand very quickly how to run a business.

Dr. Richard Guyer (Texas): The three A's that are often quoted, "Availability, Affability and Ability" have stood the test of time.

Dr. Walter Eckman (Miss.): Become proficient and committed to minimally invasive surgery.

For full answers and next week's question, 

7. Spine Specialists in the Sports World: 4 Things to Know.    

8. DePuy Spine Launches Pedicular Screw System for Spinal Fusions.

9. Medtronic Launches Electronic Power Instruments for Spinal Surgery.  

10. Ohio's Malpractice Tort Reform Linked to 40% Drop in Claims.   

11. 4 Findings on Orthopedic Surgeon Loyalty to Device Brands.