1. 5 Factors for Spine Surgeons to Negotiate Better Payor Contracts.                 

2. The Most Challenging Issues Facing ASC Administrators & How to Handle Them Featuring Douglas G. Melton of Helena Surgicenter and Marti Potter of Jersey Shore Ambulatory Surgery Center at 19th Annual ASC Conference--Registration Ends Oct. 13! Click here to learn more and register.

3. Dr. Thomas Errico: 5 Goals of International Advocates for Spine Patients.

4. FDA Clears Baxano's iO-Tome Spine Device.   

5. Coalition to Launch EHR Intraoperability Testing Program.  

6. 79% of Physician Specialties Earned Raises in 2011.   

7. 10 Steps to Attract Orthopedic & Spine Surgeons During ASC Recruitment.   

8. Two Free Webinars: Ownership Considerations for Health Systems Developing or Buying ASCs. Christian Ellison, Senior Vice President, Corporate Development at Health Inventures, will help health system executives understand the ownership alternatives available to them and the key considerations in selecting a model that meets their local needs. Tuesday, October 30, 1:15PM-2:15PM CST. Click here to register.

How Hospitals Can Improve Profits From Radiology - Cost? Growth? Quality? Patient Safety? This webinar featuring Frank Seidelmann, DO, chairman of radiology and chief medical officer, and Hank Schlissberg, chief strategy officer of Radisphere, will cover the facts about radiology and a roadmap to better model for hospitals. Tuesday, October 23, 2:00PM-3:00PM CST. Click here to register.