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The Healthcare Innovation Council, an independent group of healthcare experts, has called upon Congress to reconsider CMS' meaningful use program, claiming it is not furthering Congress' goal of improving healthcare, according to a commentary submitted to six U.S. senators.

UnityPoint Health — Trinity Bettendorf (Iowa) will open a new pain management center on May 23, according to a Quad-Cities Online report.

Ross A. Benthien, MD, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon in practice with Orthopaedic Associates of Hartford (Conn.), was elected president of Connecticut Orthopaedic Society for 2013 to 2015, according to a Hartford Courant report.

Stephen Brotherton, MD, an orthopedic surgeon, has been named president of the Texas Medical Association, according to a Star-Telegram report.

CMS has added two questions to the frequently asked questions section regarding electronic health record incentive programs.

Jeffrey M. Colbert, MD, board-certified orthopedic surgeon, has been named a partner of the Marina del Rey, Calif., location of DISC Sports & Spine Center.

University Healthcare Physicians and University Healthcare Jefferson Medical Center have broken ground on a $3.4 million, 11,200-square-foot building in Charles Town, W. Va., which will house University Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine and WVU Urgent Care, according to a report by…

Today, James Andrews, MD, is scheduled to perform elbow surgery on Atlanta Braves pitcher Eric O'Flaherty, according to a MLB. com report.

At the 11th Annual Orthopedic, Spine and Pain Management-Driven ASC Conference in Chicago, David Shapiro, MD, CHC, CHCQM, CHPRM, LHRM, CASC, will give a presentation titled "Legal Aspects of Spine Surgery."

Jonathan Fox, MD, board-certified orthopedic surgeon, practices with OrthoArizona, Arizona Orthopaedic Associates. He earned his medical degree form the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha. He completed his internship and residency at Maricopa Medical Center in Phoenix. Dr. Fox…