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In a recently released white paper, athenahealth lays out seven actions electronic health record vendors should take to ensure measurable results on meaningful use for its clients.

Orthopedic surgery generated the most revenue for hospitals, generating $2.68 million on average, according to the "2013 Physician Inpatient/Outpatient Revenue Survey" from Merritt Hawkins.

Jacksonville, Fla.-based OrthoView announced that it will allow individual surgeons in private practice in the U.S. to access the OrthoView digital templating software via the cloud, according to a report by The Sacramento Bee.

Boardman, Ohio-based Doctors Pain Clinic announced that it is offering platelet rich plasma injections for patients with tendon, ligament or muscular injuries.

The House Appropriations Committee has approved $344 million in development funds for an integrated electronic health record for the U.S. Department of Defense and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, according to a NextGov report.

James Andrews, MD, board-certified orthopedic surgeon, has performed elbow surgery on Boston Red Sox pitcher Joel Hanrahan, according to an Eye on Baseball report.

Texas Children's Hospital in Houston plans to open its $10 million, 28,500-square-foot sports medicine clinic in August, according to a Chron report.

At the 11th Annual Orthopedic, Spine and Pain Management-Driven ASC Conference, in Chicago, John Venetos, MD, will give a presentation titled "How Doctors Form ACOs – A Success Story."

Here are five qualities of orthopedic surgeon leaders.

Theodore Schlegel, MD, board-certified orthopedic surgeon, is a founding partner and fellowship director of the Steadman-Hawkins Clinic Denver (Colo.). He currently serves as the team physician for the Denver Broncos and Colorado Rockies. Dr. Schlegel is also a clinical assistant…