1. 20 Spine Devices Receive FDA 510(k) Clearance in May.        

2. 12 Accomplishments for Spine Surgeons.

3. Spine Surgeons: How can surgeons become more involved in shaping spine care policy?

Dr. Richard Kube (Ill.): Do not be afraid to contribute financially to campaigns and advocacy groups who support your interests.

Dr. Dennis Crandall (Ariz.): Docs4patientcare is my favorite political effort since it brings together physicians from all specialties in medicine toward ensuring patients retain access to quality care and choice of providers.

Dr. Isador H. Lieberman (Texas): Seek out and discuss issues with your federal and state government elected officials.

For full responses and next week's question,  .           

4. Crocker Spinal Technologies Develop BYU Spine Device.        

5. More Than 60 ACOs Added Since November 2011.      

6. Free Webinar: PPO-Out of Network Payments Are Not Dead! Kelly D Webb CEO of ASC Billing Specialists LLC will discuss how surgery center leaders should evaluate out-of-network billing to manage their ASCs at a profit instead of thin margins. Thursday, June 28, 1:00PM-2:00PM. Click here to register.              

7. Physicians Beware: HIPAA Violations Can Affect Your Bottom Line Regardless of Practice Size.

8. Dr. Madhavan Pisharodi Receives Award for Spine Surgery Advancement.         

9. CMS: National Health Spending Grows 3.9% in 2011.

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, please contact Laura for more information at lmiller@beckershealthcare.com.