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Subject: [Becker's Orthopedic & Spine Review E-weekly] 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 |
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15 Most Read Articles From Becker's Orthopedic & Spine Review
June 14, 2010

1. Healthcare Reform Paves Way for Changes in Negotiating Medical Implant Prices. Link

2. 10 Steps to Improve Spine Center Market Share. Link

3. 18 Orthopedic and Spine Practice CEOs & Administrators to Know. Link

4. Nine Hospitals Agree to Pay More Than $9.4M to Resolve Kyphoplasty-Related False Claims Allegations. Link

5. Average Orthopedic Implant Costs for Knee Arthroscopy at ASCs by Number of Cases Per Month. Link

6. Idaho Orthopedic Groups Settle Antitrust Suit Involving Boycott of Workers' Compensation Patients. Link

7. California Hospitals, Physicians to Begin Bundled Fees for Hip, Knee Replacements. Link

8. 4 Statistics About Pain Management in ASCs. Link

9. 6 Key Questions to Ask When Considering an Ancillary Physical Therapy Program at Your Practice. Link

10. 9 Keys to OrthoCarolina's Success. Link

11. 5 Things Orthopedics and Spine Practices Can Do Immediately to Improve Profits. Link

12. 5 Statistics on Surgical Technologist Salary and Employment. Link

13. 8 Implications of Healthcare Reform on Orthopedic and Spine
Practices. Link

14. Independent Medical Practice: Does Healthcare Reform Mark the Beginning of the End? Link

15. Call Coverage Payments: Trends, Regulations, Statistics and Valuation Considerations. Link


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