1. Orthopedic surgeon pays $1.8M to resolve false claims allegations Full story

2. Optum, CVS Health aren't playing around Full story

3. Dr. Howard Harris introduces new shoulder reconstruction technology Full story

4. Complimentary Education: Get answers to the questions on the minds of independent physicians and medical groups (about PE & other strategies) at the Physician Transactions Conference (March 9 in Las Vegas) – Register

5. 2 OrthoAlliance practices partner to provide outpatient care Full story

6. Dr. Martin O'Malley operates on Good Morning America anchor Full story

7. Spine surgeons want better performing interbody cages. A new porous PEEK technology will become the gold standard. See this white paper with key findings from in-vitro and in-vivo studies.

8. 8 places hiring orthopedic surgeons Full story

9. Hospitals and health systems plagued by CEO exits: What physician leaders need to know Full story

10. Every ASC is looking to grow. Hear 4 successful strategies for driving total joint revenue.

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1. Hospitals need to make the most of surgical revenue amid financial pressures. Get 6 strategies on how to do it from leading systems here. 

2. Over 50% of hospitals are projected to have negative margins for the rest of the year. Make your CFO's job easier with these 5 steps.

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