1. Innovation in Spine Technology Post Healthcare Reform: Q&A With Dr. Dennis Crandall.        

2. ISASS President Dr. Steven Garfin Responds to Lumbar Fusion Draft Policy.

3. 5 Things to Know About Acquiring an O-Arm for Spine ASCs.          

4. Two New Sessions Added--10th Annual Orthopedic, Spine & Pain Management-Driven ASC Conference. Lou Sauer will conduct a swing session, "6 Common Errors Golfers Make," and Jason Ruchaber of HealthCare Appraisers will lead the session "Myth Behind the Multiple--Pricing ASC Shares." To learn more and register, click here.      

5. Spine Surgeons: What is the biggest misconception patients have coming into your office?

Dr. Scott Tromanhauser (Mass.): Many patients think that we can solve all problems with surgery. 

Dr. Jaideep Chunduri (Ohio): A lot of patients think that just because they are coming to a surgeon that all we do is operate.

Dr. Nick Shamie (Calif.): "Spine surgery is dangerous."

For full answers and next week's question,  .        

6. 22 Statistics on Leading Payors From Physician Report.   

7. Zimmer Introduces New Lumbar Spinal System.

8. Obese Spine Surgery Patients Cost $24k More Than Non-Obese Patients.       

9. 100 Physician Leaders of Hospitals and Health Systems.

10. Becker's Spine Review is now accepting recommendations for its list of spine practices to know. If you would like to recommend a practice for the list, please contact Laura at lmiller@beckershealthcare.com.

11. Free Webinar: Developing an ASC Joint Venture Strategy That Works: Balancing Ownership and Governance to Align Hospital and Physician Interests. Attendees will learn about proprietary models that balance ownership and governance to deliver lasting clinical and financial success for both hospital and physicians in this webinar featuring Regent Surgical Health. Thursday, June 7, 2012, 1:15PM - 2:15PM. To learn more and register, .