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May 17, 2012: Spine Business

• 15 Hospitals Expanding Spine & Neurosurgery Services | Dr. Thomas Schuler: 4 Tips for Working With Athletes | Scoliosis Research Society Names 2012 Award Winners | Only 37 Spots Left--Register for The Best Business Meeting in the ASC Arena |
  
  
  

May 16, 2012: Anesthesia & Pain Management

• How Does KY's Pain Legislation Impact Physicians? | 5 Steps for Pain Centers to Support Integrated Patient Care | 90% of ASCs Experiencing Drug Shortage | Register Today for the June ASC Conf -- Only 37 Spots Left!
  
  
  

May 15, 2012: Spine Business

• U.S. Spinal Implant Market to Reach $7B by 2018 | Medscape: 22 Stats on Best & Worst Payors | FDA Clears 14 Spine Devices in April | Only 49 Spots Left--Register for The Best Business Meeting in the ASC Arena |
  
  
  

May 14, 2012: Spine Business

• Most Read Articles in April: 15 New Spine Devices & Systems | 20 Spine Surgeons at Physician-Owned Hospitals | Only 48 Spots Left--Register for The Best Business Meeting in the ASC Arena |
  
  
  

May 10, 2012: Spine Business

• 8 Spine Surgeons on the Future of Spinal Fusion | 5 Thoughts on Migrating Spine to ASCs | TranS1 Q1 Revenue Plummets 26% | Only 51 Spots Left--Register for The Best Business Meeting in the ASC Arena |
  
  
  

May 9, 2012: Anesthesia & Pain Management

• 10 Pain Physician Appointments & Accomplishments | What Does the 60-Day Overpayment Refund Rule Mean for Anesthesiologists? | 20 Stats on Anesthesiologist Comp | Supervision Debate Heats Up Between CRNAs, Physicians | Great Pain, Spine and Ortho Speakers -- Register Today for the ASC June Conf in Chicago!
  
  
  

May 8, 2012: Spine Business

• 15 Spine Surgeons Recognized for Research | Where the Spine Technology Market is Headed | 25 Key Concepts for Building a Successful Spine Practice | Early Reg. Discounts End Today--Register for The Best Business Meeting in the ASC Arena |
  
  
  

May 3, 2012: Spine Business

• 10 Spine Surgeons on Factors of Spinal Fusion Growth | NuVasive Q1 Revenue Up 21.9% | 150 Pain Management Physicians to Know | Early Reg. Discounts Extended to May 8--Register Today for The Best Business Meeting in the ASC Arena |
  
  
  

May 2, 2012: Orthopedic

• 15 Statistics on Orthopedic Surgeon Comp. in 2011 | DJO Global Net Sales Jump 11.7% | 150 Pain Management Physicians to Know | Early Reg. Discounts Extended to May 8--The Best Business Meeting in the ASC Arena |
  
  
  

May 2, 2012: Anesthesia & Pain Management

• 150 Pain Management Physicians to Know | Kentucky to Let Nurses Administer Anesthesia | 3 Specialists on Shaping Pain Management Policy | Early Registration Extended to May 8 for June ASC Conf - Register Today!
  
  
  

May 1, 2012: Spine Business

• Dr. Frank Phillips: The Making of a Minimally Invasive Spine Institute | Zimmer Q1 Spine Sales Drop 7% | 10 Spine Surgeons at Community Hospitals | Early Reg. Discounts Extended to May 8--Register Today for The Best Business Meeting in the ASC Arena |
  
  
  

April 26, 2012: Spine Business

• Spine Devices Special Issue: U.S. Market for Minimally Invasive Devices to Top $2.6B by 2018 | 15 Spine Device Co. Executive Moves | 5 Spine Device Co. Financial Reports | Early Reg. Discounts End May 1--The Best Business Meeting in the ASC Arena |
  
  
  

April 25, 2012: Orthopedic

• 20 Orthopedic Surgeon Honors & Accomplishments | 4 Stats on Orthopedic Surgeon Political Views | Orthofix Sells Sports Med Line for $157.5M | Early Reg. Discounts End May 1--The Best Business Meeting in the ASC Arena |
  
  
  

April 25, 2012: Anesthesia & Pain Management

• 15 Stats on Pain Management Case Volume | How to Manage Compensation for Anesthesiologists & CRNAs | Sutter Lakeside Hosp Closes Pain Program | Early Registration for June ASC Conf Ends May 1st -- Register Today!
  
  
  

April 24, 2012: Spine Business

• 5 Pts on Spine & Neurosurgeon Partnerships | Johnson & Johnson's Acquisition of Synthes Final | Dr. Robert Watkins Performs Spine Surgery on Dwight Howard | Early Reg. Discounts End May 1--The Best Business Meeting in the ASC Arena |
  
  
  

April 19, 2012: Spine Business

• 11 Top Reasons Neurosurgeons Choose Hospital Employment | Stryker Q1 Sales Up 7.2%, Acquisitions Drive Spine | Dr. Richard Kube: 8 Steps for Opening a Spine Center | Early Reg. Discounts End May 1--The Best Business Meeting in the ASC Arena |
  
  
  

April 18, 2012: Orthopedic

• 11 Stats on Orthopedic Surgeon Finances | FDA Clears 38 Orthopedic & Spine Devices in March | Biomet Net Sales Jump 5% | Early Reg. Discounts End May 1--The Best Business Meeting in the ASC Arena |
  
  
  

April 18, 2012: Anesthesia & Pain Management

• 5 Best Practices for a Great Pain Clinic | Medicare ACOs Bloom (Regardless of Anesthesiologist Participation) | 5 Pain Specialists on Common Patient Pain Myths | Early Reg for the June ASC Conf Ends May 1st - Sign Up Today!
  
  
  

April 17, 2012: Spine Business

• FDA Clears 17 Spine Devices in March | Dr. Stephen Hochschuler: 4 Points for Entrepreneurial Spine Surgeons | Life Spine Q1 Sales Grow 37.9% | Early Reg. Discounts End May 1--The Best Business Meeting in the ASC Arena |
  
  
  

April 12, 2012: Spine Business

• Dr. Dan Resnick: 5 Pts. on NASS Spine Registry | Biomet 3Q Spine Sales Drop 3% | 35 Stats on American Payor Mix | Early Reg. Discounts End May 1--The Best Business Meeting in the ASC Arena |
  
  
  

April 11, 2012: Orthopedic

• April Issue Now Online: 208 Spine Surgeons & Specialists to Know | Dr. William Taylor: Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery | Early Reg. Discounts End May 1--The Best Business Meeting in the ASC Arena |
  
  
  

April 11, 2012: Spine Business

• 5 Most Read Stories in March: 15 Profitable Spine & Orthopedic Dev. Cos. | Important 2012 Spine & Pain Management ASC CPT Changes | Early Reg. Discounts End May 1--The Best Business Meeting in the ASC Arena |
  
  
  

April 11, 2012: Anesthesia & Pain Management

• 3 Specialists Discuss New Neurostimulation Treatment | 15 Stats on Anesthesiologist Compensation | Early Registration Ends May 1 for the 10th Annual ASC June Conf in Chicago - Register Now!
  
  
  

April 10, 2012: Spine Business

• April Issue Now Online: 208 Spine Surgeons & Specialists to Know | Dr. William Taylor: The State of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery | 8 Pillars of Success From Sonoran Spine Center | The Best Business Meeting in the Spine/ASC Arena + Lou Holtz, Sam Donaldson & Tucker Carlson |
  
  
  

April 5, 2012: Spine Business

• 15 New Spine Devices & Systems | Dr. Kenneth Pettine on Society for Ambulatory Spine Surgery | 8 Steps for Spinal Injection Coding | The Best Business Meeting in the Spine/ASC Arena + Lou Holtz, Sam Donaldson & Tucker Carlson |
  
  
  

April 4, 2012: Orthopedic

• 15 Stats for Orthopedic ASC Case Revenue | Dr. Answorth Allen Performs Knee Surgery on Knicks' Jeremy Lin | 12 Hospitals Expanding Orthopedic & Spine Services | The Best Business Meeting in the ASC Arena + Lou Holtz, Sam Donaldson & Tucker Carlson |
  
  
  

April 4, 2012: Pain Management

• Promising New Pain Procedures: 5 Physicians Discuss | How Does the Supreme Court's Decision on ACA Affect Anesthesia? | 7 Ways to Engage Pain Patients Via YouTube | Keynote Speakers Lou Holtz, Tucker Carlson & Sam Donaldson Headline! Register Today for 10th Annual ASC June Conf!
  
  
  

April 3, 2012: Spine Business

• 7 Steps for Spine Surgeons to Avoid Commoditization | Medtronic Pays $85M in Infuse Lawsuit | Indiana University Honors Dr. Joseph Maroon | The Best Business Meeting in the ASC Arena + Lou Holtz, Sam Donaldson & Tucker Carlson |
  
  
  

March 29, 2012: Spine Business

• Dr. John Caruso: 7 Ways to Improve Spine Center Profitability | 5 Spine Device Co. 2012 Financial Reports | Dr. Jeffrey Lobosky: The Individual Mandate and What We Need Now | The Best Business Meeting in the ASC Arena + Lou Holtz, Sam Donaldson & Tucker Carlson |
  
  
  

March 28, 2012: Orthopedic

• Healthcare Reform's Day in Court: 7 Experts Weigh-In | 15 Stats on Orthopedic Surgeon Social Medial Use | Biomet Pays $22M+ in Foreign Corruption Settlement | The Best Business Meeting in the ASC Arena + Lou Holtz, Sam Donaldson & Tucker Carlson |
  
  
  

March 28, 2012: Pain Management

• Collaborative Patient Care: Thoughts From 5 Pain Management Physicians | Op-Ed: ICD-10 Delay Will Benefit Pain Management Physicians | Kentucky Medical Assoc. President Opposes Pain Clinic Legislation | See Great Speakers on Profiting From Pain! Register Today for the 10th Annual ASC June Conf in Chicago!
  
  
  

March 27, 2012: Spine Business

• 20 Spine Surgeons Focusing on Scoliosis | Dr. A. Jay Khanna: 11 Tips to Decrease Radiation Exposure in Spine Surgery | ISASS Names Dr. Steven Garfin New President | The Best Business Meeting in the ASC Arena + Lou Holtz, Sam Donaldson & Tucker Carlson |
  
  
  

March 22, 2012: Spine Business

• 6 Experts on Supreme Court's Decision for Healthcare Reform | 4 Spine Surgeons on Expanding Ancillary Revenue | Pros & Cons of Private Practice vs. Hospital Employment for Spine Surgeons | The Best Business Meeting in the ASC Arena + Lou Holtz, Sam Donaldson & Tucker Carlson |
  
  
  

March 21, 2012: Orthopedic

• 15 of the Most Profitable Orthopedic & Spine Dev. Cos in 2011 | Pros & Cons of Private Practice vs. Hospital Employment for Orthopedists | US Implantables Demand to Increase 7.7% Thru 2015 | The Best Business Meeting in the ASC Arena + Lou Holtz, Sam Donaldson & Tucker Carlson |
  
  
  

March 21, 2012: Pain Management

• 15 New Stats on Pain Management Charges | Pain Physicians Discuss Patient Contracts | Medicare Updates Affecting Pain Physicians | Keynote Speakers Lou Holtz, Tucker Carlson & Sam Donaldson -- Register Now for the 10th Annual ASC June Conf!
  
  
  

March 20, 2012: Spine Business

• 15 Spine & Neurosurgeons Honored | 5 Pts on Spine ASC Joint Ventures | SMISS Names Dr. D. Greg Anderson Pres. | The Best Business Meeting in the ASC Arena + Lou Holtz, Sam Donaldson & Tucker Carlson |
  
  
  

March 14, 2012: Orthopedic

• 207 Spine Surgeons & Specialists to Know | 10th Ortho, Spine & Pain Mgmt-Driven ASC Conf. (June 14-16) - 28 Spine Sessions, 18 Ortho Sessions, 14 Pain Mgmt Sessions & 39 Leading Drs. Speaking |
  
  
  

March 14, 2012: Pain Management

• 5 Steps to More Profitable Pain ASCs | 15 Stats on ASC Pain Management Case Volume | Do You Urine Test at Your Practice? Pain Physicians Respond | 134 Speakers, Including Keynotes Lou Holtz, Tucker Carlson & Sam Donaldson -- Register Now 10th Annual Ortho, Spine & Pain ASC Conf!
  
  
  

March 13, 2012: Spine Business

• Dr. Thomas Schuler: 5 Trends in Outpatient Spine | FDA Clears 17 Spine Devices | 10th Annual Orthopedic, Spine & Pain Management-Driven ASC Conf. (June 14-16)--Lou Holtz, Sam Donaldson, Tucker Carlson & More |
  
  
  

March 8, 2012: Orthopedic

• MAKOplasty Procedures Up 99% in 2011 | 11 Key Issues for ASCs in 2012 | 10th Annual Orthopedic, Spine & Pain Management-Driven ASC Conference (June 14-16)--Lou Holtz, Sam Donaldson, Tucker Carlson & More |
  
  
  

March 7, 2012: Spine Business

• 200 Spine Surgeons & Specialists to Know | Dr. Anthony Yeung: 5 Points on Profitability With Spine | AMA Approves CPT for AxiaLIF | Alphatec Spine 4Q Revenue Up 7.6% | Register Today--10th Annual Orthopedic, Spine & Pain Management-Driven ASC Conf., June 2012 |
  
  
  

March 7, 2012: Pain Management

• Opioid Epidemic: 5 Thoughts From Pain Physicians | University Hospital Offers New Pain Relief Treatment | 5 States Tightening Pain Clinic Regulation | Register Today--10th Annual Orthopedic, Spine & Pain Management-Driven ASC Conference, June 2012
  
  
  

March 6, 2012: Orthopedic

• 6 Benchmarks on Orthopedic Practice Management | FDA Clears 44 Orthopedic & Spine Devices in Feb. | Mayo Clinic Health System Names Dr. Mark Ciota CEO of Minn. Locations | 4 Points on Out-of-Network Reimbursement for ASCs |
  
  
  

March 1, 2012: Orthopedic

• Dr. Steven Wertheim: 7 Keys of Success for Resurgens Orthopaedics | Medicare Spends 14% Less Than Private Payors on Knee Surgery | AAOS Names Dr. Kevin Bozic Chair of Council on Research & Quality |
  
  
  

February 29, 2012: Spine Business

• 20 Stats on Spine Patient Visits | Dr. Alexander Vaccaro on Sports-Related Spine Injuries | 10 Spine Surgeons in Biologics Development | NuVasive Spine's 4Q Revenue Up 16.2% |
  
  
  

February 29, 2012: Pain Management

• Dr. Scott Glaser: 5 Procedures for Pain Management in 2012 | Payroll Tax-SGR Bill: What Physicians Should Know | Texas Orthopedic & Spine Institute Adds Chronic Pain Management |
  
  
  

February 28, 2012: Orthopedic

• 15 Hospitals Expanding Orthopedic Services | Dr. Bruce Malone Performs Clavicle Surgery on Rick Perry | 25 Highest-Paid Specialties in Hospitals | Wright Medical Sales Drop 8% |
  
  
  

February 23, 2012: Orthopedic

• 82 Team Physicians for Professional Hockey | Global Orthopedics Market to Reach $61.3B by 2017 | AAOS Honors Dr. Franklin Sim With Diversity Award | Antitrust Issues for ACOs: What to Know |
  
  
  

February 22, 2012: Spine Business

• 6 Points Comparing Spine Surgeon Compensation | Dr. William Taylor: The State of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery | Medtronic Biologics Sales Drop 20% in 3Q | US Healthcare Costs Up 20% in Dec. 2011 |
  
  
  

February 22, 2012: Pain Management

• 8 Areas for Pain Management Physicians to Benchmark | 75% of Healthcare Facilities Use Integrative Medicine for Chronic Pain | 5 Best Business Practices of Boston PainCare | USA Pain Professionals Opens in N.M. | ICD-10 Delayed |
  
  
  

February 21, 2012: Orthopedic

• 18 Stats on Orthopedic Surgeon Subspecialties | Orthopedic Surgeons Receive $88/Hour, Less Than Dentists, CRNAs | 12 Sports Medicine Physician Moves | US Healthcare Costs Up 5% in Dec. |
  
  
  

February 16, 2012: Orthopedic

• Dr. James Andrews: 8 Keys to Success in Orthopedics & Sports Medicine | Dr. George Theodore Performs Ankle Surgery on Patriots' Rob Gronkowski | CMS to Re-Examine ICD-10 Timeline |
  
  
  

February 15, 2012: Spine Business

• FDA Clear 19 Spine Devices in Jan. | Spine Surgery Coding Updates | 10 Spine Surgeon Moves | Amedica Launches New Spinal Fusion Device |
  
  
  

February 15, 2012: Pain Management

• 10 Trends in ASC Pain Management Case Revenue | Dr. Laxmaiah Manchikanti: Evidence-Based Medicine for Pain Management | 18 Interagency Pain Research Coordinating Committee Members Announced |
  
  
  

February 14, 2012: Orthopedic

• 30 New Orthopedic Device Launches & Releases | Defensive Med Costs $2B/Year in Orthopedics | Dr. Brian Cole: 3 Trends in Sports Medicine Research | Stryker Pres. Stephen MacMillan Resigns |
  
  
  

February 9, 2012: Orthopedic

• FDA Clears 43 Orthopedic Devices in Jan. | OTA Names Dr. Robert Probe 2012 President | Smith & Nephew Pays $22.2M Settlement in SEC Investigation | Physician Signing Bonuses Leap 15% in 2011 |
  
  
  

February 8, 2012: Spine Business

• 8 Changes for a Brighter Future in Spine Surgery From Dr. Stephen Hochschuler | 20 Spine & Neurosurgeon Inventors | 10 New Spine-Focused Groups & Programs | Exactech Reports 21% Drop in 4Q Spine & Biologics |
  
  
  

February 8, 2012: Pain Management

• January Issue Now Online: 28 Pain Management ASCs to Know | Dr. Laxmaiah Manchikanti: Healthcare Reform's Impact on Pain Management | 10 Ways to Improve Pain Management Profitability | Spine vs. Neurosurgeon Comp.: Who Gets More? |
  
  
  

February 7, 2012: Orthopedic

• 15 Orthopedic Surgeon Moves | 11 Stats on Orthopedic Surgeon Employment | Kensey Nash Reports 32% 2Q Sales Increase | 50 Hospitals With Best Patient Ratings |
  
  
  

February 2, 2012: Orthopedic

• 14 Stats on Orthopedic Surgeon Comp. by Years in Practice | Dr. Richard Harrison Receives Bronze Star | Pa. Court: Physicians Can Be Sued for Emotional Distress Alone | 8 Ways to Lift Practice Employee Satisfaction |
  
  
  

February 1, 2012: Spine Business

• 8 Top Challenges in Spine Surgery From Dr. Frank Cammisa | 8 Pillars of Sonoran Spine Center's Success | Pittsburgh Insurer to Spend $500M on Physician, Hospital Acquisition |
  
  
  

February 1, 2012: Pain Management

• 8 Stats on ASC Pain Management Case Revenue | Dr. Michael Port: 5 Pts on Targeted Injections | CAPS Paincare Opens Ill. Clinic & Surgical Facility |
  
  
  

January 31, 2012: Orthopedic

• 92 Team Physicians for Pro Basketball | Physicians Pioneering ACOs: 5 Thoughts | Zimmer's 2.9% 4Q Sales Increase Driven by Foreign Markets | Philadelphia Payor Spends $500M More Acquiring Physicians, Hospitals |
  
  
  

January 26, 2012: Orthopedic

• January Issue Now Online: 5 Points on Orthopedic Surgeon Compensation | 125 Outstanding Knee Surgeons | 101 Hospitals With Great Spine & Neurosurgery Programs |
  
  
  

January 25, 2012: Spine Business

• 101 Hospitals With Great Spine & Neurosurgery Programs | Top 7 Concerns for Spine Surgeons in 2012 | Dr. Morgan Lorio Named ISASS Task Force Chair |
  
  
  

January 25, 2012: Pain Management

• 12 Stats on ASC Pain Management | Stanford's Dr. Philip Pizzo Urges Public Health Campaign Involvement | 5 Observations on the ASC Market in 2012 | Medtronic's RestoreSensor Growing |
  
  
  

January 24, 2012: Orthopedic

• 18 Orthopedic Device Co. Acquisitions & Partnerships | Rush Oak Park Hospital Names Dr. Brian Cole Chief of Surgery | 11 Factors in Call Compensation | 10 Tips for Smooth Practice Mergers |
  
  
  

January 19, 2012: Orthopedic

• 15 Stats on Orthopedic Surgeon Comp. | 175 New Surgery Centers in 2011 | Large Joint Reconstructive Market to Grow 4.7% by 2018 |
  
  
  

January 18, 2012: Spine Business

• 8 Stats on Spine & Neurosurgeon Comp. | Texas Back Institute Names Dr. Michael Hisey President | 28 Joint Venture ASCs in 2011 |
  
  
  

January 18, 2012: Pain Management

• 8 Stats on Pain Management Case Revenue | Ohio's O'Bleness Memorial Opens New Pain Management Clinic | 10 Tips on Tough Vendor Negotiations |
  
  
  

January 17, 2012: Orthopedic

• 25 Sports Medicine Physicians Honored in 2011 | Physician Employment Up 32% From 2002 | 10 Biggesst Concerns for Orthopedists in 2012 | Dr. John Uribe Performs Knee Surgery on Fla. Panthers Goalie |
  
  
  

January 12, 2012: Orthopedic

• 8 Extremities Specialist Moves | 16 Stats for Orthopedic Surgeon Starting Salary | 2012 CPT Updates for Knee & Shoulder Surgery | Stryker Sales Up 11% in 4Q |
  
  
  

January 11, 2012: Spine Business

• 38 Spine & Neurosurgeon Moves | 5 Stats on Spine Surgeon Employment Contracts | Dr. John Peloza: Importance of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery in ASCs | Minn. Payor Changes Spine Coverage |
  
  
  

January 11, 2012: Pain Management

• 8 Business Opportunities for Pain Management in 2012 | 12 Stats on Pain Management Case Revenue | Advanced Pain Management Opens New Wis. Clinic |
  
  
  

January 10, 2012: Orthopedic

• 125 Outstanding Knee Surgeons | FDA Clears 56 New Orthopedic Devices | US Orthopedic Biomaterials Market to Reach $4B by 2016 | AAOS Names New Leadership Fellows |
  
  
  

January 5, 2012: Orthopedic

• 40 of the Most Powerful People in Healthcare | Single-Specialty Group Orthopedic Surgeon Compensation: 5 Things to Know | Dr. Freddie Fu Gets Sports Leadership Award |
  
  
  

January 4, 2012: Spine Business

• Special Spine Devices Edition: 26 Spine Devices Get FDA Clearance in Dec. | Global Spine Surgery Market to Reach $9.3B by 2017 | 14 Spine Device Company Exec Moves | What Will Spine Surgeon Relationships With Device Companies Look Like Post-Reform? |
  
  
  

January 4, 2012: Pain Management

• 16 New Pain Management Facilities in 2011 | IOM's Pain Management Guidelines to be Implemented in 2012 | 13 Stats on Pain Physician Retirement Benefits | What Technology do Pain Practices Need for Success in 2012? |
  
  
  

January 3, 2012: Orthopedic

• Highest & Lowest Compensated Orthopedic Surgeons: 5 Things to Know | 5 NJ Groups Contract New Payment Method for Orthopedics | Rockford Orthopedic Gets $378k for Meeting Meaningful Use | Drs. Fred Azar, Drew Murphy Perform Achilles Tendon Repair on Grizzlies' Darrell Arthur |
  
  
  

December 29, 2011: Orthopedic

• 11 Points on Technology & Treatment Revolutionizing Sports Medicine | Dr. Riley Williams Performs Foot Surgery on NJ Nets' Brooke Lopez | New Factor in MoM Hip Implants Found | Pres. Obama Signs SGR Fix |
  
  
  

December 28, 2011: Spine Business

• 8 Stats on Spine Surgeon Comp. | 12 New ASCs With Spine Surgery in 2011 | Dr. Srdjan Mirkovic Performs Spine Surgery on Bears' Johnny Knox | What is the #1 Concern for Spine Surgeons in 2012? |
  
  
  

December 28, 2011: Pain Management

• Dr. Neil Chatterjee: 4 Insights on Ultrasound Guidance for Pain Physicians | How Does Pain Physician Comp. Stack Up? | 5 Best Practices for Pain Physicians | Survey: 70% of Physicians Plan to Work Longer Before Retirement |
  
  
  

December 27, 2011: Orthopedic

• 10 Ways to Strengthen Orthopedic Practices in 2012 | AAOS Releases Statement on SGR | IntelliCell BioSciences Appoints Drs. James Andrews, Joshua Hackel to Medical Advisory Board |
  
  
  

December 22, 2011: Orthopedic

• 119 Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Physicians for NFL Teams | 12 Stats on Sports Medicine Physician Comp. | Drs. Richard Steadman, Peter Millett Honored by Vail Valley Medical Center | 20 New Orthopedic & Spine Device Co. Financial Reports |
  
  
  

December 21, 2011: Spine Business

• 12 Expansions of Spine & Neurosurgery Hospital Programs | Senators Ask Medtronic About Infuse, Post Market Tracking | FDA Clears 21 Spine Devices in Nov. | Lakes Surgery Center 1st ASC to Buy Mazor's Robotic Spine System |
  
  
  

December 21, 2011: Pain Management

• 15 Stats on Pain Management Case Revenue | NANS Recognizes Drs. Elliot Krames & K. Dean Willis | ASC Specialty to Watch: Pain Management in 2012 | What Legislators Can Do Now to Positively Impact Pain Management |
  
  
  

December 20, 2011: Orthopedic

• 35 Orthopedic & Spine Surgeon Moves | Q&A With Dr. Adolph Lombardi: Operation Walk USA | Synthes Shareholders Approve J&J's $21M Acquisition Offer | 20 States With Highest & Lowest Physician Expenditures |
  
  
  

December 15, 2011: Orthopedic

• 39 New Orthopedic & Spine Devices Get FDA Clearance in Nov. | ASES Names Dr. Peter Millett Annual Meeting Chair | 12 Sports Med Physicians on the Move | Orthopedic Device Co. Stock Prices Keep Falling |
  
  
  

December 14, 2011: Spine Business

• NASS Next Year: Dr. Michael Heggeness on Goals & Challenges for 2012 | 21 Benchmarks for Spine & Neurosurgeon Comp | Oregon Center to Review Infuse Studies | 10 Leaders of Certified Spine Programs |
  
  
  

December 14, 2011: Pain Management

• 13 Statistics on Pain Management Physician Comp | 8 Benchmarks for Low Back Injections in ASCs | Dr. David Caraway: 5 Concepts for Discussion at NANS | Average Medical Director Hourly Pay Up 3% |
  
  
  

December 13, 2011: Orthopedic

• 5 Principles of Rothman Institute's Successful Business Model | 10 Orthopedic Surgeries for Pro Athletes | Dr. Joel Buchalter: 7 Tips to Prevent Orthopedic SSIs | 13 Orthopedic Device Co. Cuts & Expansions in 2011 |
  
  
  

December 8, 2011: Orthopedic

• 16 New Stats on Orthopedic Surgeon Comp | 10 Tips for Aspiring Orthopedic Group Leaders | Dr. Frank Cordasco Performs Surgery on Rams' Roger Saffold | CMS Final Rule: Medicare Claims to Assess Provider Performance |
  
  
  

December 7, 2011: Spine Business

• Dr. John Caruso on Physician Involvement in Healthcare Policy Changes | 10 Leaders of Spinal Tumor Programs | Dr. Walter Eckman: Leading the Charge on Outpatient Spine Surgery | Report Questions Vertebroplasty Reimbursement |
  
  
  

December 7, 2011: Pain Management

• 10 Ways to Improve Profitability for Pain Management | North Shore-LIJ Medical Center Opens Pain Management Center | Dr. James Gruft: How Healthcare Reform Revolutionizes Chronic Pain Care | 23 New Surgery Centers Opened or Announced |
  
  
  

December 6, 2011: Orthopedic

• 10 Surgeon Appointments With Orthopedic & Spine Device Cos | Comanagement 101: Basic Principles to Know | Dr. James Heckman Honored by AOA | 8 ?s on Orthopedic Practice Management Answered |
  
  
  

December 1, 2011: Orthopedic

• 8 Pts on Outpatient Knee Arthroscopy | Dr. Kevin Stone Founds 1st Dedicated Meniscus Transplant Center | 10 Challenges Healthcare CEOs Can't Ignore | Drs. Matthew Provencher, Daniel Solomon, Anthony Romeo: Managing COI in Orthopedic Research |
  
  
  

November 30, 2011: Spine Business

• Dr. Frank Phillips: 5 Areas Where Spine Research is Headed | 10 Cost Benchmarks for Spine Surgery in ASCs | Important 2012 CPT Coding Changes for Spine | 10 Spine & Neurosurgeon Journal Editors |
  
  
  

November 30, 2011: Pain Management

• 5 Points on Ultrasound for Pain Management | Dr. David Caraway Performs New Pain Management Procedure | How to Create a Multidisciplinary Approach to Pain Management | Global Anesthesiology Market to Reach $343.5M by 2017 |
  
  
  

November 29, 2011: Orthopedic

• Spine Surgery in ASCs: 5 Surgeons' Thoughts | FDA Clears 21 Spine Devices in Oct. | Drs. Jonathan Glass, Nicholas Boulis Inject Stem Cells Into Cervical Spine | Infuse Sales Drop, Drive Down Medtronic Revenue |
  
  
  

November 23, 2011: Spine Business

• Spine Surgery in ASCs: 5 Surgeons' Thoughts | FDA Clears 21 Spine Devices in Oct. | Drs. Jonathan Glass, Nicholas Boulis Inject Stem Cells Into Cervical Spine | Infuse Sales Drop, Drive Down Medtronic Revenue |
  
  
  

November 22, 2011: Orthopedic & Spine

• 16 Stats on Orthopedic Practice Shareholder Comp. | 10 Marketing Tips for Orthopedic Practices Now | Penn State Names Dr. David Joyner Athletics Director | Zimmer Acquires XtraFix External Fixation Systems |
  
  
  

November 21, 2011: Pain Management

• 10 Steps Taken By Top Pain Management Programs | Drs. Seth Berkowitz, Mitchell Katz: More Pharmacotherapy Research for Pain Management | FDA Approves Medtronic's AdaptiveStim | 8 Pain Management Myths |
  
  
  

November 17, 2011: Orthopedic & Spine

• Knee Meniscectomy RVUs Decrease for 2012 | 15 Sports Med Physician Moves & Appointments | DePuy's 3Q US Sales See 1.5% Decrease | 8 Pts on Orthopedic Surgeon Succession Planning |
  
  
  

November 16, 2011: Spine Business

• 8 Points on Cost-Effective Spine Care | Dr. Purnendu Gupta: Building a Foundation for Scoliosis Care | 10 Spine Practices With Research Organizations | Geisinger Names Dr. Jonathan Slotkin Director of Spine Surgery, SCI Research |
  
  
  

November 15, 2011: Orthopedic & Spine

• FDA Clears 43 New Orthopedic & Spine Devices | Orthopedic Surgeon Comp: How Did 2010 Compare? | Dr. Greg Gallant Named Penn Orthopaedic Society President | Wright Medical Group Sees 3% Sales Decline |
  
  
  

November 14, 2011: Pain Management

• Q&A: Dr. Laxmaiah Manchikanti on Healthcare Reform & Interventional Pain Management | 7 Trends on Pain Management in ASCs | FDA Releases Draft of Opioid Continuing Ed | APS Supports CDC's Attention to Drug Misuse |
  
  
  

November 10, 2011: Orthopedic & Spine

• Dr. Tom Noonan: 6 Ways Orthopedic Practices Can Cater to Weekend Warriors | Smith & Nephew 3Q Orthopedics Revenues Suffer | Dr. Randeep Kahlon Named Pres of Medical Society of Delaware | AAOS Opposes MedPAC SGR Fix |
  
  
  

November 9, 2011: Spine Business

• 30 New Spine Device Launches, Releases | NASS Honors Drs. Joel Press, Gunnar Andersson, Kiyoshi Kaneda | New Clinical Guideline for Spinal Stenosis Released | 10 Spine Surgeon Veterans of Iraq, Afghanistan |
  
  
  

November 8, 2011: Orthopedic & Spine

• 10 Stats on Hip & Joint Surgeon Comp | The Chondrolysis Mystery: 7 Pts From Drs. Brian Cole, Anthony Romeo, Daniel Solomon | OrthoIndy's Dr. Sandy Kunkel Performs Knee Surgery on Ind. Gov. Mitch Daniels |
  
  
  

November 7, 2011: Pain Management

• Opioid Overdose Kills More Than Heroin, Cocaine | Dr. Michael Heggeness's New MIS Treatment Relieves Back Pain | Decreasing Healthcare Costs: 8 Pts on Opioid Abuse | NC Hospitals Stop Prescribing, Refilling Pain Meds in ER |
  
  
  

November 3, 2011: Orthopedic & Spine

• 20 Stories on Orthopedic Surgeons: NASS Names Dr. Michael Haggeness New Pres | Dr. James Weinstein Named New Dartmouth-Hitchcock CEO | Dr. Laxmaiah Manchikanti: Healthcare Reform's Impact on IPM | Pardee Hospital Opens New Pain Center |
  
  
  

November 2, 2011: Spine Business

• Drs. Anthony Yeung & Faissal Zahrawi: 6 Points on Present, Future of Endoscopic Spine Surgery | 10 Spine Surgeons Investigating ADR | NuVasive Revenue Up 10.5% to $132.9M | 12 Spine and Neurosurgeon Moves |
  
  
  

November 1, 2011: Orthopedic & Spine

• 8 Stats on Sports Med Comp | Northwestern Orthopaedic Institute Joins NorthShore University HealthSystem | 6 Ways Orthopedic Practices Can Overcome Healthcare Challenges | 5 Studies on PRP |
  
  
  

October 31, 2011: Pain Management

• 6 Ideas for Profitability at Pain Centers | Dr. Scott Glaser: Interconnected Rx Monitoring Programs Necessary | Nanoparticles May Improve Arthritis Pain Treatment | Study: Fat Content Not Associated With Low Back Pain |
  
  
  

October 27, 2011: Orthopedic & Spine

• 20 Stories on Orthopedic Surgeons: Resurgens' Dr. Steven Wertheim Receives Recognition | Texas Spine & Joint Hospital Breaks Ground on $20M Project | Dr. Louis Carter Honored for Humanitarian Work | Dr. William Raasch Performs Hip Surgery on Brewers Pitcher |
  
  
  

October 26, 2011: Spine Business

• Where Infuse Stands: 6 Things to Know | Dr. Edward Wirth Named CSO of InVivo Therapeutics | US Held 69% of Global Spine Device Market in 2010 | Synthes Quarterly Revenues Break $1B for the First Time |
  
  
  

October 25, 2011: Orthopedic & Spine

• 70 Female Orthopedic & Spine Surgeon Leaders | Dr. Marc Philippon Performs Hip Surgery on Royals' Johnny Giavotella | 5 Points on Developing a Concierge Sports Medicine Practice |
  
  
  

October 24, 2011: Pain Management

• 10 Stats on Pain Management Physician Comp | 2012 CPT Updates for Interventional Pain Management | 10 New Pain Management Facilities | States Target Physicians in Opioid Regulations |
  
  
  

October 20, 2011: Orthopedic & Spine

• 20 Stories on Orthopedic Surgeons: Los Angeles Orthopedic Hospital Names Dr. Anthony Scaduto Interim CEO | Dr. Craig Morgan Performs Shoulder Surgery on Indians' Justin Masterson | InVivo Names Dr. Edward Wirth Chief Science Officer |
  
  
  

October 19, 2011: Spine Business

• FDA Clears 11 New Spine Devices in Sept. | Dr. Andrew Cappuccino to Head Lanx's Surgeon Advisory Board | 5 Points on InVivo's New Technology for Spinal Cord Injury | 10 Spine Surgeons at Orthopedic & Spine Specialty Hospitals |
  
  
  

October 18, 2011: Orthopedic & Spine

• FDA Clears 25 Orthopedic & Spine Devices in Sept. | Dr. Mark Myerson Repairs Phillies' Ryan Howard's Torn Achilles Tendon | 8 Stats on Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon Compensation |
  
  
  

October 17, 2011: Pain Management

• 8 Points on MILD for Back Pain | Dr. Dean Fisherman Identifies "Text Neck" | 10 New Cases of Illegal Pain Med Distribution & Use | 4 Points on Office-Based Pain Management |
  
  
  

October 13, 2011: Orthopedic & Spine

• 20 Stories on Orthopedic Surgeons: Dr. Thomas Byrd Performs Hip Surgery on Pirates' Charlie Morton | Jupiter Medical Center Gets $5M for New Orthopedics & Spine Center | US Ski & Snowboard Team Foundation Appoints Dr. Marc Philippon to Board of Trustees |
  
  
  

October 12, 2011: Spine Business

• When Should Spine Surgeons Use BMP? 10 Surgeons Discuss | Dr. Hyun Bae: Stem Cells Are Spine Surgery's Future | The Spine Journal Editorial Process Shake Up | 10 Spine Surgeons for Pro Football Teams |
  
  
  

October 11, 2011: Orthopedic & Spine

• 30 Orthopedic Surgeon Moves | How Does Orthopedic Surgeon Compensation Compare to Other Specialists? | Englewood Hospital Names Dr. Lawrence LIvingston Chief of Orthopedics |
  
  
  

October 10, 2011: Pain Management

• 5 Points on Providing Better Pain Care | GAO Report: Medicare Prescription Drug Abuse | McGill University Pain Center to Conduct Big Pain Study | Dr. Jay Joshi: How to Lower Healthcare Spending on Back Pain |
  
  
  

October 6, 2011: Orthopedic & Spine

• 20 Stories on Orthopedic Surgeons: Dr. Frank Cammisa Performs Spine Surgery on Packers' Nick Collins | Tenn Orthopaedic Society Pres Dr. Jeff Cole Leads 43% Membership Increase | Dr. Richard Steadman Performs Arthroscopic Knee Surgery on Indians' Grady Sizemore |
  
  
  

October 5, 2011: Spine Business

• 5 Points on Spine & Neurosurgeon Comp | Spine Surgeons: We Need Transparency, Overhaul in Payors' Spinal Fusion Guidelines | 10 Spine Surgeon Medical Directors for Device Cos |
  
  
  

October 4, 2011: Orthopedic & Spine

• 18 Stats on Orthopedic Surgeon Comp by Time in Practice | Dr. Pat McKenzie Performs Knee Surgery on Packers' Mike Neal | 10 Ideas to Promote Sports Med Groups | 18th ASC Conf - Registration Ends Oct. 13! |
  
  
  

October 3, 2011: Pain Management

• 10 Biggest Trends in Spine Pain Management | Dr. Tim Deer Helps Develop Device to Reduce Back Pain | 5 States Enacting New Programs to Combat Illicit Drugs | The ASC Industry's Premier Fall Event, Almost Sold Out, Registration Closes Oct. 13th |
  
  
  

September 29, 2011: Orthopedic & Spine

• 20 Stories on Orthopedic Surgeons: Dr. Russell Warren Honored for Sports Medicine Excellence | CORE Institute Launches Charitable Organization for Orthopedics | Dr. Xavier Durlande to Perform Shoulder Surgery on Braves' Peter Moylan |
  
  
  

September 28, 2011: Spine Business

• Dr. Andrew Elkwood: Restoring Function After SCI With Nerve Transplant | 10 Spine Surgeon Leaders at POHs | Patient Funds Dr. Howard An's Research on Stem Cell Therapy | ISASS Creates Spine Coding & Reimbursement Task Force |
  
  
  

September 27, 2011: Orthopedic & Spine

• 10 Tips for Orthopedic Practices to Remain Independent | Dr. AJ Cianflocco Named Cleveland Clinic PC Sports Medicine Director | How Are Baby Boomers Revolutionizing Orthopedics? | 18th ASC Conf - Registration Ends Oct. 13! |
  
  
  

September 26, 2011: Pain Management

• APF Reveals Roadblocks to Pain Patient Care | Dr. Scott Glaser: 6 Questions on ACOs for Pain Management | 20 Pain Management Physicians on the Move | The ASC Industry's Premier Fall Event, Almost Sold Out, Registration Closes Oct. 13th |
  
  
  

September 22, 2011: Orthopedic & Spine

• 20 Stories on Orthopedic Surgeons: Patient Funds Dr. Howard An's Spine Stem Cell Research | Dr. David Altchek Performs Tommy John Surgery on Indians' Carlos Carrasco | ACSM, Sanford Health Partner for Youth Sports Health & Safety Institute |
  
  
  

September 21, 2011: Spine Business

• FDA Clears 19 Spine Devices | Dr. Neel Anand Performs New Artificial Facet Joint Replacement | 10 Spine Surgeon Leaders in Complex Deformity Correction | DePuy Spine Launches 1st MIS 3D Deformities Correction Set |
  
  
  

September 20, 2011: Orthopedic & Spine

• Is PKR a Passing Trend or the Way of the Future? | Dr. W.P. Andrew Lee Elected Pres of American Society for Surgery of the Hand | FDA Clears 42 New Orthopedic & Spine Devices | Leadership During Hospital Alignment: 6 Points for Orthopedic Groups |
  
  
  

September 19, 2011: Pain Management

• 5 Points on Pain Management Physician Comp | Dr. Ken Chapman Discusses MILD | What Issues Shape the Future of Pain Management? |
  
  
  

September 15, 2011: Orthopedic & Spine

• 20 Stories on Orthopedic Surgeons: Dr. Knute Buehler Running for Ore. Political Office | Dr. Neal ElAttrache Performs Knee Surgery on Dodgers' Andre Ethier | Adena Bone & Joint Partners With Axon Sports for Concussion Program | Wash U Gets $2.6M to Study Revision ACL Surgery |
  
  
  

September 14, 2011: Spine Business

• UC Davis' Dr. Kee Kim, Dr. Rudolph Shrot Perform New Stem Cell Therapy | Father & Son Drs. Robert Walkins, Sr./Jr. Perform ACD on Peyton Manning | 10 Spine Surgeons Focusing on Spinal Cord Injury | Sign Up for Becker's Pain Management E-Weekly! |
  
  
  

September 13, 2011: Orthopedic & Spine

• 10 Orthopedic Surgeon Salary Benchmarks | How Baby Boomers Will Change Orthopedics | 20 Orthopedic Device Co Exec Moves | Sign up for Free Pain Management E-Weekly! |
  
  
  

September 12, 2011: Pain Management

• Q&A With Dr. Laxmaiah Manchikanti: Pain Management & New Outcomes Research Institute | Court Rules Insurer, Employer Must Pay for Spinal Cord Stimulator | Army May Incorporate Pain Management |
  
  
  

September 8, 2011: Orthopedic & Spine

• 20 Stories on Orthopedic Surgeons: Neurosurgeons Perform New Stem Cell Therapy | Dr. David Altchek Performing Tommy John on Twins' Kyle Gibson | Neurosurgeon Dr. Greg Bonnen Running for Texas House | 18th Annual ASC Conf - Early Reg Discounts End Sept. 9! |
  
  
  

September 7, 2011: Spine Business

• What Factors Into the Employment Decision for Spine Surgeons? | 10 Spine Surgeon Leaders at Non-Profit Hospitals | Indiana Spine Group Opens New Spine Center | 18 Annual ASC Conf Early Reg Dscts Extended to Friday, 50 Spots Remain--Register Today! |
  
  
  

September 6, 2011: Orthopedic & Spine

• Sept/Oct Becker's Orthopedic & Spine Review Now Online: 67 Shoulder Surgeons | Will Orthopedic Surgeons Have Relationships With Device Cos in the Future? | 6 Points on Robotics in Orthopedics |
  
  
  

September 1, 2011: Orthopedic & Spine

• 20 Stories on Orthopedic Surgeons: Dr. James Higgins Preforms New Hand Procedure | Dr. Vishal Sarwhi Publishes on New MIS for Scoliosis | UT Southwestern Ready for 1st Hand Transplant | 18th Annual ASC Conf - Early Reg Ends Today! |
  
  
  

August 31, 2011: Spine Business

• Will Spine Surgeons Be the Next Specialists Hospitals Scoop Up? | 10 Spine Surgeons Working With Stem Cells | Early Reg for the 18th Annual ASC Conf Ends Tomorrow - Register Now! |
  
  
  

August 30, 2011: Orthopedic & Spine

• Dr. Anthony Romeo: 6 Things Revolutionizing Shoulder Surgery | 5 Points on Extremities Surgeon Comp | Early Registration Discounts for the 18th ASC Conf End in 2 Days - Register Now! |
  
  
  

August 25, 2011: Orthopedic & Spine

• 20 Stories on Orthopedic Surgeons & Practices | 18th Annual ASC Conf - Early Reg Ends Thurs - Register Today! |
  
  
  

August 24, 2011: Spine Business

• Dr. Eugene Carragee: What Happened With Infuse | 10 Pediatric Spine Surgeon Leaders | Dr. Kenneth Pettine Performs New Spine Surgery Using Stem Cells | Less Than 170 Spots Remain for ASC Conf - Early Reg. Ends Sept. 1 |
  
  
  

August 23, 2011: Orthopedic & Spine

• 7 Points on Partial Knee Replacements | 10 New Orthopedic Group Mergers & Expansions | 5 Stats on Pain Management Physician Comp | Less Than 170 Spots Remain for ASC Conf-Early Registration Ends Sept 1st |
  
  
  

August 18, 2011: Orthopedic & Spine

• 20 Stories on Orthopedic Surgeons & Providers: Montana VA Hospital Leaves 300 W/O Orthopedic Care | Dr. Daniel Horwitz to Chair Geisinger Health Orthopedic Trauma | Dr. James Andrews Performs Shoulder Surgery on Pitcher Kevin Hart | Less Than 200 Spots Remain for ASC Conf-Early Reg Ends Sept. 1 |
  
  
  

August 17, 2011: Spine Business

• 10 Female Spine Surgeons to Know | What Issues Shape the Future of Spine Pain Management? | FDA Clears 20 New Spine Devices | Less Than 200 Spots Remain for ASC Conf - Early Reg. Ends Sept. 1 |
  
  
  

August 16, 2011: Orthopedic & Spine

• 65 Outstanding Shoulder Surgeons | FDA Clears 46 New Orthopedic & Spine Devices | NFL to Test for HGH Use | Less Than 200 Spots Remain for ASC Conf-Early Registration Ends Sept 1st |
  
  
  

August 11, 2011: Orthopedic & Spine

• 20 Stories on Orthopedic Surgeons & Providers: Texas Scottish Rite Researchers Identify New Scoliosis Genes | Rezin Orthopedics & Sports Med Turns 20 | Dr. William Sterett Files Suit Against The Steadman Clinic | 300 Spots Remain - Register Today for the 18th Annual ASC Conf |
  
  
  

August 10, 2011: Orthopedic & Spine

• 10 Surgeons Performing Robotic Spine Surgery | What Developments Are Driving Pain Management Today? | NY Spine Surgeons Develop Biologic Artificial Disc | 300 Spots Remain - Register Today for the 18th ASC Conf |
  
  
  

August 9, 2011: Orthopedic & Spine

• 50 Orthopedic and Spine Devices | Sports Med Vs. Joint Surgeons: Who Is Compensated More? | Orthopedics Market Generated $30B in 2010 | 300 Spots Remain - Register Today for the 18th ASC Conference |
  
  
  

August 4, 2011: Orthopedic & Spine

• 20 Stories on Orthopedic Surgeons & Providers: Dr. Gordon Bell New Mid-America Orthopaedic Assn Pres. | Promedica to Open Orthopedic Hospital | Dr. James Andrews Performs Shoulder Surgery on Pitcher Luke Scott |
  
  
  

August 3, 2011: Spine Business

• 10 Spine Surgeons Directing Fellowship Programs | 5 Points on Performing Artificial Disc Replacement | Spine Surgeons Cited for Underreporting Infuse Complications | Synthes Sues Globus for Patent Infringement |
  
  
  

August 2, 2011: Orthopedic & Spine

• 84 Orthopedic Surgeons for MLB Teams | What Will Appropriate Orthopedic & Spine Surgeon-Device Co. Relationships Be Post-Reform? | Dr. Brian Cole: The Future of Cartilage Regeneration | S&N Orthopaedics President Leaves His Post |
  
  
  

July 28, 2011: Orthopedic & Spine

• 20 Stories on Orthopedic Surgeons & Providers: Dr. Peter Mitchell Performs Ankle Surgery on Diamondbacks' Stephen Drew | Dr. Brian Cole: Cartilage Repair for Young Athletes | OrthoNeuro Opens Orthopedic Urgent Care Center |
  
  
  

July 27, 2011: Spine Business

• Spine vs. Neurosurgeon Compensation: Who Received More in 2010 | 10 Spine Surgeons Performing Artificial Disc Replacements | Spine Society Responds to Proposed Rule Denying Fusion Coverage in Fla. |
  
  
  

July 26, 2011: Orthopedic & Spine

• Will Orthopedic & Spine Surgeons Continue to Have Relationships With Device Companies? | Highest & Lowest Compensated Orthopedic Surgeons | Stryker Sales Up 12%, Earnings Down 3% |
  
  
  

July 21, 2011: Orthopedic & Spine

• 20 Stories on Orthopedic Surgeons & Providers: Jacksonville State Picks Lemak Contract Over Andrews for Team Physicians | Dr. Lee Kaplan Performs Knee Surgery on Alex Rodriguez | New "Mr. Sports Medicine" Dr. Lyle Micheli |
  
  
  

July 20, 2011: Spine Business

• Infuse Lawsuits May Cost Medtronic Millions | 10 Spine Surgeons for Spine Advocacy | ISASS Policy: Spinal Fusions Medically Necessary for DDD | Dr. Frank Phillips: Why Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Will Survive |
  
  
  

July 19, 2011: Orthopedic & Spine

• 6 Ways Evidence Based Medicine Impacts Orthopedics and Spine | What % of Orthopedic Surgeons Will Be Employed in 5 Years? | 50 Orthopedic Practices to Know |
  
  
  

July 14, 2011: Orthopedic & Spine

• Top 10 Lists: 100 of the Best Spine Surgeons in America | 70 of the Best Knee Surgeons | 50 Orthopedic Practices to Know |
  
  
  

July 13, 2011: Spine Business

• To Infuse or Not To Infuse: The Feud Between Spine Surgeons Continues | 10 Spine Surgeon Inventors | FDA Clears 11 Spine Devices in June |
  
  
  

July 12, 2011: Orthopedic & Spine

• FDA Clears 29 New Orthopedic & Spine Devices | Is PRP a Passing Trend or the Future of Sports Med? | Working With Hospitals: 6 Tips for Surgeons Not Employed | Spine Surgeon, Hospital Pay $5.25M in Malpractice Settlement |
  
  
  

July 7, 2011: Orthopedic & Spine

• 20 New Stories on Orthopedic Surgeons and Practices | Dr. Peter Indelicato to Become 40th AOSSM President | Dr. Neal ElAttrache to Perform Shoulder Surgery on Dodgers' Jon Garland | Dr. Thomas Zdeblick Defends Relationship With Medtronic |
  
  
  

July 6, 2011: Spine Business

• NASS' Dr. Chris Bono: Trends in Spine Reimbursement | Medtronic CEO Defends Infuse | Dr. Ken Pettine: How to Successfully Perform Spine Surgery in an ASC | 10 Spine Surgeon Moves |
  
  
  

July 5, 2011: Orthopedic & Spine

• Will Biologics Revolutionize Sports Medicine? | Medtronic CEO Defends Infuse | 10 Stats on Orthopedic Surgeon Comp | 12 Orthopedic Surgeries for MLB Players |
  
  
  

June 30, 2011: Orthopedic & Spine

• 20 New Stories on Orthopedic Surgeons and Providers in the News |
  
  
  

June 29, 2011: Spine Business

• 10 Spine Surgeons Performing XLIF | NASS: Stop Inaccurate Promotion of BMP | CMS Draft Policy Denies Multi-Level Lumbar Fusions | 10 Key Senate Findings on Physician Owned Distributors |
  
  
  

June 28, 2011: Orthopedic & Spine

• 5 Tips for Running a Top Orthopedic Practice | 6 Questions Before Forming a Comprehensive Orthopedic, Spine Center | Senate Investigates Medtronic's Influence on Surgeons | Florida's CMS Draft Policy Denies Multi-Level Lumbar Fusions |
  
  
  

June 23, 2011: Orthopedic & Spine

• 20 New Stories on Orthopedic Surgeons and Providers in the News |
  
  
  

June 22, 2011: Spine Business

• FDA Clears 15 Spine Devices in May | HSS' Dr. Frank Cammisa: 4 Points on XLIF | Good Results for Outpatient Spine Surgery in ASCs With Drs. Joan O'Shea, Robert Nucci & Ken Pettine |
  
  
  

June 21, 2011: Orthopedic & Spine

• 50 Orthopedic Practices to Know | FDA Clears 35 Orthopedic & Spine Devices | How Evidence-Based Medicine & ACOs Impact Orthopedics and Spine |
  
  
  

June 16, 2011: Orthopedic & Spine

• 20 New Stories on Orthopedic Surgeons and Providers in the News |
  
  
  

June 15, 2011: Spine Business

• Dr. James Lynch: The Next 5 Years of Spine Surgery | Adding Higher Acuity Spine & Orthopedics to an ASC | Clinical Trials Show Embryonic Stem Cell-Based Therapy Safe for Spinal Cord Injury Patients |
  
  
  

June 14, 2011: Orthopedic & Spine

• 7 Keys to Comprehensive Orthopedic Care Centers | 5 New Studies Influencing Sports Med | Senators Question Legality of PODs | Patent Bill Would Hamper Physician-Inventors |
  
  
  

June 9, 2011: Orthopedic & Spine

• 20 New Stories on Orthopedic Surgeons and Providers in the News |
  
  
  

June 8, 2011: Spine Business

• 5 Spine Surgeons in the News | Stem Cells in Spine Surgery: 5 Things to Know | Former Synthes Execs May See Prison Time | 10 Surgeons Performing MI SI Joint Fusion |
  
  
  

June 7, 2011: Orthopedic & Spine

• What % of Orthopedic Surgeons Will be Hospital-Employed in 5 Years? | 100 Orthopedic- & Spine-Driven ASCs to Know | FDA's Regulations Stymie Orthopedic Stem Cell Advances |
  
  
  

June 2, 2011: Orthopedic & Spine

• 15 Orthopedic and Spine Surgeons and Practices in the News | Meet All ASC Buyers - Register Now for the 9th Annual Orthopedic, Spine & Pain ASCs Conf |
  
  
  

June 1, 2011: Spine Business

• 7 Points on Spine Surgery Complications | NASS: BMP May Cause Male Infertility | Dr. Fred Sweet: 4 Points on Preventing Spine SSI | 9th Orthopedic, Spine & Pain ASC Conf - Hear Drs. John Caruso, James Lynch, Ken Pettine, Joan O'Shea, William Tobler, Scott Gibbs & More |
  
  
  

May 31, 2011: Orthopedic & Spine

• 70 Outstanding Hip Surgeons | Orthopedic Surgeries to Reach 6.6M by 2020 | 5 Stats on Orthopedic Surgeon Comp and Expenses | Meet All ASC Buyers - 9th Annual Orthopedic, Spine & Pain ASCs Conf. |
  
  
  

May 26, 2011: Orthopedic & Spine

• 15 Articles on Orthopedic and Spine Surgeons, Device Companies, Hospitals and Practices | Meet All ASC Buyers - Register Now for the 9th Annual Orthopedic, Spine & Pain ASCs Conf |
  
  
  

May 25, 2011: Spine Business

• Dr. Stephen Hochschuler: 6 Points on Spine Spending | Integra LifeSciences Buys SeaSpine for $98M | 12 Spine, Neurosurgeon Moves | 9th Orthopedic, Spine & Pain ASC Conf - Hear Drs. John Caruso, James Lynch, Ken Pettine, Joan O'Shea, William Tobler, Scott Gibbs & More |
  
  
  

May 24, 2011: Orthopedic & Spine

• MOR's Dr. Brett Levine: Challenges & Opportunities in Orthopedics | Stryker Acquires Orthovita for $316M | 414K Provider Injury Visits in 2010 | 9th Annual Orthopedic, Spine & Pain ASCs Conf.--Register Now! |
  
  
  

May 18, 2011: Spine Business

• 6 Studies for Timely Spine Surgery | 10 Spine Oncology Specialists to Know | Dr. Robert Watkins Performs Spine Surgery on Braves Pitcher | 9th Orthopedic, Spine & Pain ASC Conf - Hear Drs. John Caruso, James Lynch, Ken Pettine, Joan O'Shea, William Tobler, Scott Gibbs & More |
  
  
  

May 17, 2011: Orthopedic & Spine

• Steadman Hawkins' Dr. James Silliman: 6 Post-Reform Concerns | FDA Committee Approves BioMimetic's Augment Bone Graft | 5 Points on Ultrasound for Orthopedics | Register for the 9th Orthopedic, Spine & Pain ASC Conf |
  
  
  

May 12, 2011: Orthopedic & Spine

• FDA Clears 34 New Orthopedic Devices | BioMimetic Posts $8M Q1 Net Losses | Chicago Bulls' Dr. Kathy Weber: Balancing the Post Season With Practice Responsibilities | Register for the 9th Orthopedic, Spine & Pain ASC Conf |
  
  
  

May 11, 2011: Spine Business

• 8 Points for Spine Surgeons Treating Pro Athletes | 13 New Spine Devices Receive FDA Clearance | 3 Spine Surgeons Pay for Not Disclosing Synthes Ties | 9th Orthopedic, Spine & Pain ASC Conf - Hear Drs. John Caruso, James Lynch, Ken Pettine, Joan O'Shea, William Tobler, Scott Gibbs & More |
  
  
  

May 10, 2011: Orthopedic & Spine

• 5 Points on Which Orthopedic Surgeons Earn the Most | Global Orthopedic Industry Approached $30B in 2010 | Study Links Some Osteoporosis Meds to Thigh Fractures | Register for the 9th Orthopedic, Spine & Pain ASC Conf |
  
  
  

May 5, 2011: Orthopedic & Spine

• 6 Ways to Maintain a Positive Relationship With Hospitals | MOR's Dr. Gregory Nicholson on Preventing Youth Sports Injuries | 5 Points on MAKOplasty in ASCs | Early Reg. Discounts Extended to 5/9 -- 9th Orthopedic, Spine & Pain ASC Conf |
  
  
  

May 4, 2011: Spine Business

• 10 Biggest Spine Management Trends | New Technology Benefits Spinal Navigation | Dr. Parviz Kambin: Pioneer of Spine Surgery | 9th Orthopedic, Spine & Pain ASC Conf - Hear Drs. John Caruso, James Lynch, Ken Pettine, Joan O'Shea, William Tobler, Scott Gibbs & More |
  
  
  

May 3, 2011: Orthopedic & Spine

• Zimmer Posts $1.12B Q1 Sales | J&J Synthes Takeover May Spur More Orthopedic Deals | 20 Orthopedic and Spine Surgeon Moves | Early Reg. Discounts Extended to 5/9 -- 9th Orthopedic, Spine & Pain ASC Conf |
  
  
  

April 28, 2011: Orthopedic & Spine

• J&J to Acquire Synthes for $21.3B | AAOS: 4 Tips to Prevent Wrong-Site Surgery | Reg Dscts End 5/1: 9th Orthopedic, Spine & Pain ASC Conf - Sessions Added on Sports Performance Training/Testing & Surgeon-Owned Distribution
  
  
  

April 27, 2011: Spine Business

• 4 Tips for Negotiating Outpatient Spine Contracts | Study: Surgery Better for NFL Players With Disc Herniation | Stryker Spine Sales on the Rise | Reg Dscts End 5/1--9th Orthopedic, Spine & Pain ASC Conf - Hear Drs. John Caruso, James Lynch, Ken Pettine, Joan O'Shea, William Tobler, Scott Gibbs & More |
  
  
  

April 26, 2011: Orthopedic & Spine

• Bringing TJR Into ASCs | Orthopedic Pain Patient Stats | Stryker Q1: Flat Knee, Hip Sales, Increase in Spine | Reg Dscts End 5/1--9th Orthopedic, Spine & Pain ASC Conf - Session Added on Sports Performance Training Centers |
  
  
  

April 21, 2011: Orthopedic & Spine

• 15 Stats on Orthopedic Surgeon Bonuses | J&J Talks of $20B Synthes Take-Over | 8% Spine Surgeries Result in Major Complications | Reg Dscts End 5/1--9th Annual Orthopedic, Spine & Pain ASC Conf |
  
  
  

April 20, 2011: Spine Business

• 6 Points on Spine & Medical Homes | FBI Investigates Texoma Pain and Spine Center | 10 New Spine Centers | Reg Dscts End 5/1--9th Annual Orthopedic, Spine & Pain ASC Conf |
  
  
  

April 19, 2011: Orthopedic & Spine

• 5 Tips for Orthopedic Surgeon Prof Growth | 7 Stats on Orthopedic Surgeon Comp | Biomet Announces $11.6M Loss | Reg Dscts End 5/1--9th Annual Orthopedic, Spine & Pain ASC Conf | Oct. 2011 ASC Conf Request for Speaking Proposals |
  
  
  

April 14, 2011: Orthopedic & Spine

• 8 Challenges for Team Physicians of Pro Teams | Warning: Physician Owned Device Cos Scrutinized | How Can Orthopedic and Spine Practices & ASCs Continue to Thrive? - Reg. Now for the 9th Orthopedic, Spine and Pain ASC Conf|
  
  
  

April 13, 2011: Spine Business

• FA Clears 22 Spine Devices | Robot-Guided Spine Surgery | How Can Orthopedic and Spine Practices & ASCs Continue to Thrive? - Reg. Now for the 9th Orthopedic, Spine and Pain ASC Conf|
  
  
  

April 12, 2011: Orthopedic & Spine

• 56 New Orthopedic & Spine Devices Approved | Chicago ASCs Searched, Surgeons Subpoenaed in Probe of Owner | How Can Orthopedic and Spine Practices & ASCs Continue to Thrive? - Reg. Now for the 9th Orthopedic, Spine and Pain ASC Conf|
  
  
  

April 7, 2011: Orthopedic & Spine

• Orthopedic, Neurosurgeon Comp Rose 8% | OrthoCarolina, NorthEast Orthopaedics Merge | Hear Drs. Brian Cole, David Raab, Jeff Visotsky, John Caruso, Ken Pettine & James Lynch at the 9th Orthopedic, Spine and Pain ASC Conf - Reg. Today! |
  
  
  

April 6, 2011: Spine Business

• 12 Spine Surgeons for Pro Athletics | 5 Points on Spine Workers' Comp | Hear Drs. Ken Pettine, James Lynch, Joan O'Shea, John Caruso & Richard Kube at the 8th Orthopedic, Spine & Pain ASC Conf - Reg. Today! |
  
  
  

April 5, 2011: Orthopedic & Spine

• 20 Most Profitable Orthopedic Device Cos | 6 Ways Orthopedics Can Implement Evidence-Based Med | Register for 9th Annual Orthopedic, Spine & Pain ASC Conf |
  
  
  

March 31, 2011: Orthopedic & Spine

• 5 Tips for Efficiency at Orthopedic Practices | 12 Stats on Surgeon Comp by Employment | Register for 9th Annual Orthopedic, Spine & Pain ASC Conf |
  
  
  

March 30, 2011: Spine Business

• 5 Ways to Capitalize on Outpatient Surgery | Spine Surgeon Comp by Employment Status | Will Evidence-Based Medicine Kill Spine Surgery? Find Out at 9th Annual Orthopedic, Spine & Pain ASC Conf |
  
  
  

March 29, 2011: Orthopedic & Spine

• 5 Tips to Make Sports Med Profitable | Rush Researchers Study PRP for Osteoarthritis | Will Evidence-Based Med Kill Spine Surgery? Find Out at 9th Annual Orthopedic, Spine & Pain ASC Conf |
  
  
  

March 24, 2011: Orthopedic & Spine

• 70 of the Best Pain Management Physicians in America | 6 Ways Evidence-Based Medicine Impacts Orthopedics | Steadman Philippon Research Institute Develops MCL Repair |
  
  
  

March 23, 2011: Spine Business

• 5 Points on Lowering Spinal Fusion Cost | Namal Nawana Named DePuy Spine President | Will Evidence-Based Medicine Kill the Spine Business? Find Out at the 9th Annual Orthopedic, Spine & Pain ASC Conf |
  
  
  

March 22, 2011: Orthopedic & Spine

• 5 Ways to Expand Orthopedic Practices for Increased Profitability | Washington State May Cut Spinal Injections From State Coverage | Register Today for the 9th Annual Orthopedic, Spine and Pain Management-Driven ASC Conference |
  
  
  

March 17, 2011: Orthopedic & Spine

• 15 Orthopedic Surgeons Treating Professional Athletes | 36 Orthopedic Devices Receive FDA Clearance | MedPAC Recommends 1% Increase for Physicians |
  
  
  

March 16, 2011: Spine Business

• 9 Points on Spinal Fusion Efficacy & Coverage | 23 New Spine Devices Receive FDA Clearance | Stanford Hospitals & Clinics Physicians Perform Rare Endonasal Odontoidectomy |
  
  
  

March 15, 2011: Orthopedic & Spine

• AAOS President Dr. Daniel Berry: 4 Thoughts on the Future of Orthopedics | UCLA Medical Center Surgeons Perform Hand Transplant | NuVasive Revenue Up 20.9% |
  
  
  

March 10, 2011: Spine Business

• 5 Points on Cervical Spine Surgery | Spinal Fusion Reimbursement: Q&A With NASS Pres. Dr. Greg Przybylski | 7 Strategies to Negotiate In-Network Carve-Outs for Outpatient Spine |
  
  
  

March 9, 2011: Orthopedic & Spine

• 5 Tips for Growing Orthopedic Practices | 12 Stats on Future Plans of Orthopedic Residents | MOR's Dr. Anthony Romeo's Rare Tendon Reattachment Surgery on White Sox's Jake Peavy Successful |
  
  
  

March 8, 2011: Orthopedic & Spine

• March/April Issue Now Online: 20 Orthopedic & Spine Surgeons Making Headlines | Spinal Fusions Face Uncertain Future | Orthopedic & Spine Surgeon Comp.: How Does Your Subspecialty Stack Up |
  
  
  

March 3, 2011: Orthopedic & Spine

• 6 Ways for Orthopedic Surgeon-Hospital Alignment | 5 Tips for Payor Negotiations | 30 New Orthopedic & Spine Devices | Resurgens Relocates for Higher Patient Volume |
  
  
  

March 2, 2011: Spine Business

• 100 of the Best Spine Surgeons in America | Dr. Joseph Maroon Performs Discectomy on NFL's James Harrison | Dr. Ken Pettine: 5 Mistakes That Lead Surgery Centers to Lose Money on Spine |
  
  
  

March 1, 2011: Orthopedic & Spine

• 100 of the Best Spine Surgeons in America | 5 Stats on Hip and Joint Surgeon Comp | Kerlan-Jobe Physicians Perform Forearm Surgery on Dodgers' Padilla | Dr. James Andrews Performs Knee Surgery on Eagles' Justice |
  
  
  

February 24, 2011: Orthopedic & Spine

• 4 Ways to Make Orthopedic Practices More Efficient | Medtronic to Cut Up To 2K Jobs | IOH's Dr. Sandy Kunkel Performs Rotator Cuff Surgery on Ind. Governor | OrthoCarolina Merges With Boone Orthopaedic Associates |
  
  
  

February 23, 2011: Spine Business

• 3 Spine Studies: Imaging for Low Back Pain; Complex Surgery for Spinal Stenosis; Kyphoplasty for Cancer Patients | 18 Spine Devices Receive FDA 510(k) Clearances |
  
  
  

February 22, 2011: Orthopedic & Spine

• 7 Ways Orthopedic Practices Can Cater to Baby Boomers | 45 Orthopedic and Spine Devices Receive FDA Clearance | AAOS Names Dr. Daniel J. Berry President |
  
  
  

February 17, 2011:

• 7 Critical Orthopedic and Spine Device Industry Trends | 11 Key Legal Concepts for Hospital-Physician Contracting | Dr. Robert Anderson Performs Knee Surgery on NBA's Anderson Varejao |
  
  
  

February 16, 2011: Spine Business

• 5 Studies at the Forefront of Spine Surgery | 10 Spine Leaders of AMCs | Spine Surgeon Advocacy: Q&A With NASS' Dr. Raj Rao | Inpatient Stays for Back Problems Cost $9.5B in 2008 |
  
  
  

February 15, 2011: Orthopedic & Spine

• Orthopedic and Spine Device Industry Post Reform: 6 Challenges | Smith & Nephew 4Q Revenues Increase 5%; Wright Medical Group Net Sales Increase 6% | Dr. James Andrews Performs Knee Surgery on Vikings' Kevin Williams |
  
  
  

February 10, 2011: Orthopedic & Spine

• 4 Tips for Increasing Orthopedic Patient Volume | Medtronic, Spine Device Companies Feel Backlash Against Spinal Fusions | Hospital for Special Surgery Opens New Sports Medicine Suite| Stock Prices For Orthopedic Device Companies Up Vs. Week Ago |
  
  
  

February 9, 2011: Spine Business

• Johns Hopkins' Dr. Jay Khanna: 4 Opportunities in Spine Surgery | NASS' Dr. Raj Rao: 3 Areas of National Advocacy Focus | Minn. Insurers Resist Spinal Fusion Coverage | Cleveland Clinic Studies Spine During Concussions |
  
  
  

February 8, 2011: Orthopedic & Spine

• Efforts Intensify to Eliminate Reform Tax on Medical Device Makers | Dr. James Andrews Examines Former NBA Player Allen Iverson| Kerlan-Jobe Center for Sports Neurology Opens in Los Angeles |
  
  
  

February 3, 2011: Orthopedic & Spine

• Orthopedic and Spine Surgeon Compensation: How Does Your Subspecialty Stack Up? | 25 Recent Orthopedic and Neurosurgeon Moves | Kensey Nash Sales Down More Than 12% Vs. Year Ago |
  
  
  

February 2, 2011: Spine Business

• Spine Surgery Research: 3 Areas of Focus | ISASS President Dr. Thomas Errico: Spinal Fusion Coverage Update | Stanford University's Dr. Gary Steinberg Leading Stem Cell Treatment for Spinal Cord Injury |
  
  
  

February 1, 2011: Orthopedic & Spine

• 4 Tips for Successful Leadership of Orthopedic Practices | Kerlan-Jobe's Dr. Neal ElAttrache Treats NBA's Brandon Roy With PRP | Zimmer Reports 2.5% Increase in Sales; DJO Sales Down Nearly 3% |
  
  
  

January 27, 2011: Orthopedic & Spine

• IBJI's Dr. Craig Westin: 4 Ways Sports Medicine Physicians Can Stay Ahead in 2011 | NBA's Josh Howard Seeks Treatment at Hospital for Special Surgery | 5 Tips for Cutting Costs at Orthopedic Practices |
  
  
  

January 26, 2011: Spine Business

• Govt. Launches Investigation Into Scoliosis Treatment | Northwestern's Dr. Joseph Weistroffer Studies NFL Return to Play After Spinal Surgery | Dr. Benjamin Burkett Joins The Christ Hospital Spine Institute |
  
  
  

January 25, 2011: Orthopedic & Spine

• Dr. George Theodore Performs Foot Surgery on NFL's Tom Brady | Developing a Concierge Orthopedic Practice: Q&A With Dr. William Leone | Month by Month: FDA 510(k) Review Changes in 2011 |
  
  
  

January 20, 2011: Orthopedic & Spine

• Hospital for Special Surgery's Dr. Thomas Sculco on 6 Ways to Build a Top Orthopedic Department | 7 Steps to Improve Orthopedic Practice Finances | Orthopedic Extremities Market--$2.6B by 2015 |
  
  
  

January 19, 2011: Spine Business

• 6 Techniques for Building a Successful Spine Practice | Future Uncertain for Spinal Fusions | Last Call to Recommend a Spine Surgeon for '100 of the Best Spine Surgeons in America' |
  
  
  

January 18, 2011: Orthopedic & Spine

• 45 Great Hand and Upper Extremity Surgeons | 49 Orthopedic & Spine Devices Receive FDA 510(k) Clearance in Dec. | Smith & Nephew Denies Talks of Merger, Takeover |
  
  
  

January 12, 2011: Spine Business

• 15 Spine Devices Receive FDA 510(k) Clearance | 6 Steps for Spine Surgeons to Increase Profitability | ISASS Defends Spinal Fusions |
  
  
  

January 11, 2011: Orthopedic & Spine

• 8 Trends in Shoulder Surgery | Biomet Reports Flat Net Sales for 2Q | Free Webinar: Key to Transforming Sugery Centers Into a Profitable Business |
  
  
  

January 6, 2011: Orthopedic & Spine

• 100 Orthopedic & Spine Physician Leaders to Know | 4 Solutions to Common Reasons Why Orthopedic Surgeons Lose Money | Smith & Nephew Responds to FDA Letter of Warning |
  
  
  

January 4, 2011: Spine Business

• 5 Ways for Spine Surgeons to Maximize Efficiency | How Spine Surgeons Can Overcome Healthcare Reform Challenges | Injecting Botox Into Spine Could Relieve Pain |
  
  
  

January 3, 2011: Orthopedic & Spine

• 20 Most Read Articles: 50 of the Best Spine Specialists in America | 70 of the Best Knee Surgeons in America | 9 Biggest Issues Facing Orthopedic Surgeons |
  
  
  

December 22, 2010: Orthopedic & Spine

• 35 Ortho & Spine Devices Receive FDA 510(k) Clearance in Nov. | Medtronic CEO to Retire Next April | Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush Surgeons Perform Surgery on Bulls' Joakim Noah |
  
  
  

December 21, 2010: Spine Business

• 10 Biggest Healthcare Reform Concerns for Spine Surgeons | 6 Ways to Build a Prosperous Spine Practice | 12 Spine Devices Receive FDA Clearance |
  
  
  

December 20, 2010: Orthopedic & Spine

• 6 Techniques for Ortho & Spine Payor Negotiations | Kerlan-Jobe Foot and Ankle Surgeon Featured in Sports Illustrated | NuVasive Settles Patent Dispute With Orthofix, Includes $2M Settlement |
  
  
  

December 15, 2010: Orthopedic & Spine

• 5 Best Practices to Build Great Sports Medicine Practices | Exatech Pays $3M in Anti-Kickback Settlements | MOR Surgeon on Carlos Boozer's Return to Play |
  
  
  

December 14, 2010: Spine Business

• 8 New Studies Impacting Spine Surgery | 4 Reasons for Continuing Vertebroplasty | Medtronic Receives Subpoena for Neurostimulator Marketing |
  
  
  

December 13, 2010: Orthopedic & Spine

• 50 of the Best Spine Surgeons in America | 70 of the Best Knee Surgeons in America | 42 Orthopedic and Spine Device Companies to Know |
  
  
  

December 8, 2010: Orthopedic & Spine

• 70 of the Best Knee Surgeons in America | 3 Predictions on the Evolution of Sports Med | Reducing the Cost of Ortho Implants: Q&A With Dr. John Cherf of OrthoIndex |
  
  
  

December 7, 2010: Spine Business

• 5 Spine Clinical Developments in 2011 | Synthes and Norian Corp. Pay $23.3M for Illegal Spinal Bone Cement Testing | 16 Spine Devices Receive FDA Clearance in Oct. |
  
  
  

December 6, 2010: Orthopedic & Spine

• 9 Biggest Issues for Ortho Surgeons in 2011 | 34 Ortho & Spine Devices Receive FDA Clearance in Oct. | Synthes & Norian Corp. Pay $23.2M for Illegal Spinal Bone Cement Testing |
  
  
  

December 1, 2010: Orthopedic & Spine

• 30 Orthopedic Surgeons and Neurosurgeons On The Move | How Pain Management Will Affect ACOs | Oakland A's Name New Team Orthopedist |
  
  
  

November 30, 2010: Spine Business

• 8 Stories Affecting Scoliosis Treatment | 5 Top-Paid Specialists Include Spine, Neurosurgery | Amedica/US Spine Sign Distribution Agreement with Biologics Company |
  
  
  

November 29, 2010: Orthopedic & Spine

• 3 Core Concepts for the Future of Orthopedic Surgeon Employment | 12 Recent Device Company Financial Reports | Dr. Richard Steadman to Perform Surgery on NBA Star |
  
  
  

November 24, 2010: Orthopedic & Spine

• 10 New Studies Impacting Sports Medicine | RACs Plan to Target Physicians' Charges | study: FDA 510(k) Clearance Cost $24M on Average |
  
  
  

November 23, 2010: Spine Business

• 10 New Spine Practices & Centers | Performing Minimally Invasive TLIF Procedures: Q&A With Dr. Subramanian of Houston's Orthopaedic Associates | Spine Surgeon of the Week |
  
  
  

November 22, 2010: Orthopedic & Spine

• 50 Ortho & Spine Devices to Know | 11 Biggest Sports Med Trends in 2011 | Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush Physician Plans to Participate in Project for National Joint Registry |
  
  
  

November 17, 2010: Orthopedic & Spine

• 58 Orthopedic Physicians for NBA Teams | Smith & Nephew CEO Speaks About Ortho Device Environment | OrthoIndy Hospital Honored for Patient Satisfaction |
  
  
  

November 16, 2010: Spine Business

• 6 Ways to Increase Patient Referrals to Your Spine Practice | 10 New Studies Impacting Spine Surgery | Spine Surgeon of the Week |
  
  
  

November 15, 2010: Orthopedic & Spine

• Issue Alert: Nov./Dec. Issue Online - 7 Healthcare Reform Changes Affecting Ortho Surgeons | Latest Trends in Spine Surgery Techniques | 24 Ortho Practices With Great Sports Med Programs |
  
  
  

November 10, 2010: Orthopedic & Spine

• 6 Challenges and Solutions for Orthopedic Practice Physician Leaders | Stryker Receives 2 Subpoenas for Device Marketing | Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush Prevails in Whistle-Blower Lawsuit |
  
  
  

November 9, 2010: Spine Business

• 7 Points About the Future of Spine Surgery | MIS or Open Surgery: Rush's Kern Singh | Spine Surgeon of the Week |
  
  
  

November 8, 2010: Orthopedic & Spine

• 15 Most Read Articles: 50 of the Best Spine Surgeons | 25 of the Best Knee Surgeons in America | Now Accepting Nominations for Our 2010 Spine, Knee Surgeon Lists |
  
  
  

November 3, 2010: Orthopedic & Spine

• ACSM: 5 Sports Medicine Trends | Stryker Acquires Boston Scientific's Neurovascular Unit, Porex Surgical | Orthopedic Surgeon of the Week |
  
  

November 2, 2010: Spine Business

• 10 Articles for Successful Spine Practice Management | 10 New Spine Surgery Systems | Spine Surgeon of the Week: Dr. Vernon T. Tolo |
  

November 1, 2010: Orthopedic & Spine

• 10 Ortho & Spine Device Partnerships & Acquisitions | Oakland A's Pitcher Files Medical Negligence Against Ortho Surgeon | Court Rules in Favor of Smith & Nephew in Patent Dispute |
  
  
  

October 27, 2010: Orthopedic & Spine

• 5 Benefits and Challenges of Co-Management for Orthopedic Surgeons | Stryker, J&J, Synthes Report 3Q Earnings | Orthopedic & Spine Leader of the Week |
  
  
  

October 26, 2010: Spine Business

• AAOS Explains Vertebroplasty Guideline | Medtronic Receives 510(k) Clearance for Kyphon Xpander II | 6 Ways to Avoid Denied Claims for Spine Procedures |
  
  
  

October 25, 2010: Orthopedic & Spine

• 5 Ways Orthopedic Surgeons Can Improve Their Social Media Presence | 5 Key Strategies for National Practice Expansion | Orthopaedic Institute of Oklahoma Names Head of Pain Management |
  
  
  

October 20, 2010: Orthopedic & Spine

• 28 Ortho & Spine Devices Receive FDA 510(k) Clearance | 4 Reasons for Ortho Practices to Keep Their "Grandfathered" Status | Chicago's Midwest Orthopedics Opens a Concussion Clinic |
  
  
  

October 19, 2010: Spine Business

• 10 New Spine Devices | 6 Things to Know About Spine Surgeons in ACOs | Rush University Study to Compare Minimally Invasive and Open Spine Surgery Techniques |
  
  
  

October 18, 2010: Orthopedic & Spine

• 6 Best Practices to Create A Thriving Ortho Practice| NJ Sports Med Physician Loses Med License | Biomet's 1Q 2011 Net Sales Increase Less Than Expected |
  
  
  

October 13, 2010: Orthopedic & Spine

• 79 Team Physicians for Pro Football | 5 Ways to Increase Sports Med Patient Volume | Medtronic Launches KYPHON Express Curette |
  
  
  

October 11, 2010:

• 7 HC Reform Changes Affecting Ortho Surgeons | Stryker's Oren Gelman: Trends in Knee Implants | Medtronic Launches Vertebral Fixation System |
  
  
  

October 6, 2010:

• 5 Best Practices for a Successful Sports Med Practice | 3 Best Practices for Spine Surgeon Recruitment | Orthopedic Surgery Revenues Increased in 2009 | AAOS Update: PRP for Orthopedics|
  
  
  

October 4, 2010:

• 10 Articles to Improve Ortho Practice Profits | 4 Issues Shaping the Future of Orthopedics | 32 New Ortho and Spine Devices Receive FDA Clearance|
  
  
  

September 29, 2010:

• Top 5 Ortho Device Companies Based on 2009 Revenue | 3 Best Practices for Spine Surgeon Recruitment | Statistics on Orthopedic Surgery Call Coverage Payments |
  
  
  

September 27, 2010:

• 15 Most Read Articles: 50 of the Best Spine Specialists | 25 of the Best Knee Surgeons | 42 Ortho & Spine Device Companies to Know |
  
  
  

September 22, 2010:

• 24 Ortho Practices With Great Sports Med Programs | 68 Physicians for Pro Baseball Teams | Is the U.S. Govt. Trying to Eliminate Independent Medical Practice? |
  
  
  

September 15, 2010:

• Sept./Oct. Issue Online: 6 Key Issues Impacting Outpatient Services | Trends in Sports Med: Q&A With AOSSM President Dr. Robert Stanton | 13 Strategic Thoughts for Ortho Practices |
  
  
  

September 8, 2010:

• 8 Stats About Orthopedic Surgeon Comp. | Dr. Lewis Yocum Performs Tommy John Surgery on Star Pitcher Stephen Strasburg. | 2 Trends in Spine Surgery Techniques. |
  
  
  

September 1, 2010:

• 7 Ways to Improve Ortho Practice Efficiency. | 5 Best Practices for Sports Med Community Outreach. | N.J. Sports Med MD Indicted for Fraud. |
  
  
  

August 30, 2010:

• 50 of the Best Spine Specialists In America. | 25 of the Best Knee Surgeons in the United States. | 4 Statistics on Spine Surgeon Compensation. |
  
  
  

August 25, 2010:

• Ark. Orthopedic Surgeon Sentenced to 10 Months in Prison for Fraud. | Reform Act's on Orthopedic and Spine Device Companies. | 5 Strategies for Preventing Overuse Injuries in Youth Sports Medicine. |
  
  
  

August 18, 2010:

• CMS Issues Proposed Rule on Changes to Stark In-Office Ancillary Services Exception. | Tips for Communicating With Parents of Young Athletes. | 26 Orthopedic and Spine Devices Receive FDA Approval. |
  
  
  

August 11, 2010:

• Physicians to the Stars: 68 MLB Team Orthopedic Physicians. | Orthopedic Device Manufacturer Stock Watch -- Wed. Opening Down vs Week Ago: Stryker Corp.: $6.57; Zimmer Holdings: $51.23; Smith & Nephew $45.1; Medtronic $35.88. | Medicare Advisory Committee to Meet Over Spine Fusion Technology Reimbursement. |
  
  
  

August 4, 2010:

• Spine and Sports Medicine Surgeons Top List of Highest Paid Orthopedic Specialist. | 3 Ways to Control Ancillary Service Leakage. | Dr. Stacey Bremer Becomes First in the United States to Perform Specialized Robotic Hand Surgery. |
  
  
  

August 2, 2010:

• Four Statistics on Spine Surgeon Compensation. | 42 Orthopedic and Spine Device Companies to Know. | 40 Great Orthopedic and Spine Programs in Hospitals. |
  
  
  

July 28, 2010:

• 4 Ways to Improve Profits at Sports Medicine Practices | 3 Ways Spine Centers Can Increase Their Revenues | Orthopedic Device Manufacturers' Second Quarter Fiscal Reports Mixed |
  
  
  

July 21, 2010:

• 40 Great Orthopedic and Spine Programs in Hospitals | 5 Tips for Building a Successful Sports Medicine Center |
  
  
  

July 14, 2010:

• 5 Ways to Reduce Orthopedic Practice Overhead | 7 Tips to Become a Top Spine Specialist |
  
  
  

July 7, 2010:

• 13 Concepts on Strategic Planning for Orthopedic Practices | 3 Steps to Improve Spine Practice Efficiency | FTC Exempts Physicians from Red Flags Rule on Temporary Basis |
  
  
  

June 30, 2010:

• 4 Statistics on Spine Surgeon Compensation | 3 Ways to Reduce Costs at Your Orthopedic Practice | Former Chief of Hospital Acute Pain Clinic Sentenced for Fraud |
  
  
  

June 23, 2010:

• 42 Orthopedic and Spine Device Companies to Know | 5 Things to Know About the Orthopedic Implants Market | LSI Names SVP of Corporate Operations |
  
  
  

June 21, 2010:

• 5 Tips to Improve Recruitment of Spine Physicians | Senate Passes Fee Fix | Learn More About Orthopedic Industry Leader Dr. James Lynch |
  
  
  

June 16, 2010:

• How do Orthopedic Surgeons Rank? Average Daily On-Call Compensation | CMS Extends Hold on Physician Claims | Q&A With Dr. Robert J. Zehr of Zehr Center for Orthopaedics |
  
  
  

June 14, 2010:

• 15 Most Read Stories From Becker's Orthopedic & Spine Review: Reform Paves Way for Changes in Implant Price Negotiations | 10 Steps to Improved Spine Center Market Share | 18 Orthopedic Practice CEOs |
  
  
  

June 7, 2010:

• Idaho Orthopedic Groups Settle Antitrust Suit | Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Blake Curd Makes Final Push for S.D. Primary | 7 Articles Focusing on Orthopedic and Spine Device and Implant News |
  
  
  

June 2, 2010:

• A Special Device & Implant Issue: 9 Hospitals to Pay $9.4M to Resolve Kyphoplasty-Related False Claims | Reform Paves Way Implant Negotiation Changes | Cartilage Repair Market to Grow 6.8% |
  
  
  

May 24, 2010:

• A Special Device & Implant Issue: 9 Hospitals to Pay $9.4M to Resolve Kyphoplasty-Related False Claims | Reform Paves Way Implant Negotiation Changes | Cartilage Repair Market to Grow 6.8% |
  
  
  

May 17, 2010:

• Orthopedic and Spine Practice Administrators to Know | 9 Keys to OrthoCarolina's Success | Calif. Hospitals, Physicians to Bundle Fees for Joint Replacements
  
  
  

May 10, 2010:

• 8 Most Read Articles From Becker's Orthopedic & Spine | Last Day to Register for the 8th Annual Orthopedic, Spine and Pain ASC Conference and Save $100 |
  
  
  

May 3, 2010:

• Issue Alert - May/June Issue Online - To Sell or Not to Sell: A Guide for Orthopedic Practices | What Health Reform Will Mean for Physicians | 20 Orthopedic- and Spine-Driven ASCs |
  
  
  

April 26, 2010:

• Does Health Reform Mark the Beginning of the End for Independent Practices? | Trends and Valuation Considerations for Call Coverage Payments | Early Discounts for the Orthopedic, Spine & Pain ASC Conference End Friday -- Save $100 |
  
  
  

April 19, 2010:

• 8 Implications of Health Reform on Ortho and Spine Practices | Congress Passes Temporary Physician Fee-Fix | Early Discounts for the Orthopedic, Spine and Pain Driven ASC Conference End May 1 |
  
  
  

April 12, 2010:

• Q&A With Dr. Joshua Siegel of Access Sports Medicine and Orthopaedics | 3 Tips for Coding Orthopedics Procedures in Surgery Centers | FDA Clears 49 Orthopedic and Spine Devices in March |
  
  
  

April 5, 2010:

• 6 Ancillary Services to Increase Orthopedic Practice Revenue | 4 Orthopedic Implant and Device Developments | Surgeons Predict Physician Fee Cut Will Make It Impossible to Treat Medicare Patients |
  
  
  

March 29, 2010:

• 5 Ways to Improve Orthopedic Practice Profits | 5 Tips for Controlling Orthopedic Practice Staffing Costs | Florida Health System Creating Co-Management Relationship With Orthopedic Surgeons |
  
  
  

March 22, 2010:

• To Sell or Not to Sell: A Guide for Orthopedic Practices Eyeing Deals With Hospitals | 6 Reimbursement Concepts for Spine in ASCs | Orthopedics Gross Charge and Revenue Stats |
  
  
  

March 15, 2010:

• A Special Lists Issue: 50 Spine Specialists | 10 Orthopedic Practices | 25 Knee Surgeons | And More |
  
  
  

March 8, 2010:

• 10 Stats and Facts About Growth in Joint Replacement | Moving Orthopedic Trauma Services Outside the Hospital | Congressional Candidate Dr. Blake Curd Endorsed By 23 South Dakota Lawmakers |
  
  
  

March 1, 2010:

• Issue Alert: March/April Issue Online - 5 Tips to Grow Your Orthopedic Practice | 8 Statistics About Orthopedic Surgeon Compensation | 50 of the Best Spine Specialists in America |
  
  
  

February 22, 2010:

• 9 Reimbursement and Business Concepts for ASC Orthopedics | Payment Cuts Could Force Neurosurgeons to Limit Medicare Patients | Orthopedic Surgeons in Congress |
  
  
  

February 15, 2010:

• 4 Trends in Orthopedic and Spine Services in Hospitals and ASCs | 5 New Developments in Orthopedics | West Penn Allegheny to Develop Orthopedic Surgery Hospital |
  
  
  

February 8, 2010:

• 50 of the Best Spine Specialists in America | 5 Tips to Grow Your Orthopedics Practice | Supply of Orthopedic Surgeons Won't Keep up With Demand |
  
  
  

February 1, 2010:

• 5 Tips for Maintaining Orthopedic Implant Costs | Orthopedic Device Makers Experience Sales Growth in 4th Quarter | BCBS Expands Blue Distinction Program to Spine and Joint Replacement |
  
  
  

January 25, 2010:

• 8 Statistics About Orthopedic Surgeon Compensation | 5 Steps to Creating a Balanced Pain Management Surgery Center | Nevada Spine Surgeon Gets Probation for Fraud |
  
  
  

January 19, 2010:

• Issue Alert: Jan./Feb. Issue Online - 11 Challenges and Opportunities for Orthopedic and Spine Practices in 2010, 11 Statistics and Facts About Orthopedics, 25 of the Best Knee Surgeons in the United States and 7 More Articles |
  
  
  

January 11, 2010:

• Hospital for Special Surgery Study Calls for Changes in Training of Orthopedic Surgeons | Average Surgery Center Debt/Leverage Ratios for ASCs With More Than 50% Orthopedics | Kansas Orthopedic Group Opens New Facility |
  
  
  

January 4, 2010:

• 5 Tips for Managing Your Orthopedic Practice With Dr. Darren Friedman | Senate Joins House in Delaying Physician Pay Cut Until End of February | 9 Ways to Improve Your Practice's Revenue Cycle |
  
  
  

December 21, 2009:

• Orthopedic and Spine Surgeons Share 9 Top Concerns | 11 Stats and Facts About Orthopedics and Practices | Top 5 Spinal Implant Cos. Remain Strong, But Face Increasing Competition |
  
  
  

December 7, 2009:

• AAOS President Open to Public Option, Opposes Senate Reform Bill | 23 Hospitals With Great Orthopedic and Spine Programs | OrthoIndy Orthopedic Surgeon Joins Staff of St. Vincent Clay Hospital |
  
  
  

December 2, 2009:

• 25 of the Best Knee Surgeons in the United States | Spine Surgeon Robert Bray Predicts a Major Shift of Volume into ASCs | Trends in Physician Compensation Arrangements |
  
  
  

November 23, 2009:

• Nevada Spine Surgeon's Plea Hearing Set in Fraud Case | Retiring Stryker Chairman Reflects on Company's Growth | Hospital for Special Surgery Opens Spine Care Institute |
  
  
  

November 16, 2009:

• AAOS Points to Flaws in Health Reform Legislation | Average ASC Facility Expenses For Centers With More Than 50% Orthopedics | 7 Surgeon Practices That Can Affect Your Organization's Bottom Line With Dr. Carlos Guanche of Southern California Orthopaedic Institute |
  
  
  

November 9, 2009:

• FDA Reviewers See Possible Bias in Zimmer Spine Product Assessments | Kaiser Permanente Study Finds Hip Fracture Rate Could Drop 25% | Nominations Sought: 25 Best Knee Surgeons |
  
  
  

November 4, 2009:

• Stryker Biotech Indicted for Fraudulent Marketing of Bone Growth Products | OrthoCarolina Consolidates Seven Offices, Opens New Campus | FDA Clears 14 More Orthopedic Devices in September |
  
  
  

• October 26, 2009:
  • Texas Orthopedic Surgeon Settles HHS Investigation Regarding Discriminatory Practices | Reimbursement Falling for Many Common Spine Surgery Procedures | Guide to Spinal Coding |
    
    
    

• October 19, 2009:
  • NASS Scrutinizes NEJM's Vertebroplasty Studies | Trends Toward Outpatient Spine Surgery and Healthcare Reform Efforts | Three Orthopedic Coding Challenges Best Practices |
    
    
    

• October 16, 2009:
  • 7 Statistics About the Orthopedics Market | Orthopedic Device Industry Faces Decline in Demand, Billions of Dollars in Possible New Taxes | Two Georgia Chiropractors Arraigned For Healthcare Fraud |
    
    
    

• October 9, 2009:
  • Issue Alert: October Issue of Becker's Orthopedic & Spine Review Online; Features Articles on Orthopedic Practice Administrators Salaries, 5 Best Practices to Prepare for the Future, 15 Great Hip Specialists and Much More |
    
    
    

• October 2, 2009:
  • Orthopedic Coding Expert Discusses 4 Common Coding Challenges | Medal Winning Olympian Joins Practice as Orthopedic Surgeon | A/R Analysis for Surgery Centers With More Than 50% Orthopedics |
    
    
    

• September 25, 2009:
  • 5 Critical Business and Legal Issues Facing Orthopedic and Spine Practices | Orthopedic Surgeon Discusses Pros and Cons of Joining a Multi-Specialty Group | OrthoIndy Breaks Ground on New Facility |
    
    
    

• September 18, 2009:
  • 6 Key Efficiency Principles to Improve Orthopedic and Spine Practices | CEO Bob Kahn of Orthopedic Specialists of Texarkana Discusses the Value of Networking | Joe Caputo of Orthopaedic Specialists of the Four States Discusses 3 New Facility Lessons Learned|
    
    
    

• September 11, 2009:
  • More Hospitals Willing to Buy Physician Groups | California Orthopedists Joins Multispecialty Group, Citing Uncertain Reimbursements | Statistics on Average Orthopedic Surgeon Appointment Wait Times|
    
    
    

• September 4, 2009:
  • Orthopedic Practice Administrators' Compensation Trends | Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Michael Pinzur of Loyola University Health System Discusses the Best Advice He Ever Received | 70 Spots Remain for ASC Conference: Improving Profits and Business and Legal Issues |
    
    
    

• August 26, 2009:
  • 15 Great Hip Specialists | 10 Great Orthopedic and Spine Practice Administrators | AAOS President Outlines Concerns About AMA Endorsement of House Health Reform Bill|
    
    
    

• August 6, 2009:
  • NASS Expresses Concern Over House Healthcare Bill | Orthopedic and Spine Medical Malpractice Costs and Trends | Azalea Orthopedics Uses Patient Surveys to Improve Patient Satisfaction |
    
    
    

• July 29, 2009:
  • Issue Alert: July Issue of Becker's Orthopedic & Spine Review is Online – 13 New Articles |