From: Scott Becker <scott@beckersasc.com>
Subject: [Becker's Spine Business E-weekly] 6 Studies for Timely Spine Surgery | 10 Spine Oncology Specialists to Know | Dr. Robert Watkins Performs Spine Surgery on Braves Pitcher | 9th Orthopedic, Spine & Pain ASC Conf - Hear Drs. John Caruso, James Lynch, Ken Pettine, Joan O'Shea, William Tobler, Scott Gibbs & More |
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News & Analysis
May 18, 2011
 

1. 6 Studies Supporting Timely Surgical Intervention for Appropriate Spine Indications.

 

2. 5 Points on the Role of Pain Management in Spine Care.

 

3. Dr. Mark Fye, Dr. Patrick DeMeo Perform Spine Surgery on Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett.

 

4. Dr. Robert Watkins to Perform Spine Surgery on Atlanta Braves Pitcher Peter Moylan.    

 

5. Hear Drs. John Caruso, James Lynch, Ken Pettine,

Richard Kube, Joan O'Shea, Robert Nucci, Greg Poulter,

William Tobler, Scott Gibbs, and more than 20 other leading physicians discuss outpatient orthopedics and spine--Register today for the 9th Annual Orthopedic, Spine and Pain Management-Driven ASC Conference - Improving Profitability and Business and Legal Issues (June 9-11, Chicago). To register for the conference or learn more, . See below for additional information  or call (800) 417-2035.    

 

6. 10 Spinal Oncology Specialists to Know.   

 

7. Study Details Appropriate Cement Use for Percutaneous Vertebroblasty.

 

8. Study Examines Economic Impact of Back Pain for Workers' Compensation Patients.   

 

9. Free Webinar: EHR in the ASC: Meaningful Use and What it Means for Your Center (June 2, 1:15-2:15 p.m. CDT). To learn more or register, .

 

10. Novation Announces Rebate From DePuy Spine.

 



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9th Annual Orthopedic, Spine and
Pain Management-Driven
ASC Conference (June 9-11; Chicago)


Hear keynote speakers including Legendary NFL Football Player and Coach Mike Ditka and Healthcare Futurist Joe Flower, and learn practical guidance to boost your ASC's profitability immediately at the 9th Annual Orthopedic, Spine and Pain Management-Driven ASC Conference: Improving Profitability and Business and Legal Issues (June 9-11; Chicago). Only a few registration spots remain; reserve your spot today! 

 

Highlights include:
1. 101 sessions and 134 speakers, including 25 CEOs and 30 physician leaders as speakers, focused on immediately useful guidance for orthopedic, spine and pain management surgeons who own ambulatory surgical centers

2. Keynote speakers Legendary NFL Coach Mike Ditka and Healthcare Futurist Joe Flower
3. Last year's event included 725 attendees and 65 exhibitors
4. Register before May 1 and save $100; additional discounts when registering 2 or more attendees, and for ASC Association members and paid Becker's ASC Review subscribers

5. Here are just four of the more than 100 sessions:

A. Interventional Pain Management - New Concepts to reduce ER Visits, Hospitalization and Re-Admissions - Scott Glaser, MD, DABIPP, Pain Specialists of Greater Chicago 

B. Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery in ASCs - Greg Poulter, MD, Peak One Surgery Center, and Lisa Austin, RN, CASC, Vice President of Operations, Pinnacle III 

C. New Advancements in Sacralliac Joint Problems - Richard A. Kube, MD, CEO, Founder & Owner, Prairie Spine & Pain Institute 

D. Orthopedic and Spine Contracting - A Review of Cost Analysis for Orthopedci and Spine and How to Present and Negotiate With Payors - I. Naya Kehayes, MPH, Managing Principal and CEO, and Matt Kilton, MBA, MHA, Principal and COO, Evia health Consulting & Management  

 

To sponsor or exhibit at the conference, contact Jessica Cole at jessica@beckersasc.com. Please note that exhibits were 70 percent sold out as of Feb. 1, 2011.  



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10 Companies to Know
1. Amedica:
szeiger@amedicacorp.com;
www.amedicacorp.com
2. Practice Partners in Healthcare:
ltaylor@practicepartners.org;
www.practicepartners.org
3. Spine Surgical Innovation:  czorn@spinesurgicalinnovation.com;
www.spinesurgicalinnovation.com
4. Blue Chip Surgical Center Partners:
jleland@bluechipsurgical.com
www.bluechipsurgical.com
5. Joimax:
nicole.claret@joimax.com;
www.joimax.com
6. Allen Medical:
erin.herbst@hill-room.com;
www.allenmedical.com
7. Spine Centers of America:
info@spinecentersofamerica.com;
www.spinecentersofamerica.com
8. Interventional Management Services:
www.physiciancontrol.com
9. Source Medical Revenue Cycle Solutions:
scott.stone@sourcemed.net;
caryl.serbin@sourcemed.net;
www.sourcemed.net
10. SAS - The International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery:
info@ISASS.org
www.isass.org



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