From: Becker's Orthopedic Review <scott@beckersasc.com>
Subject: [Total joints edition] CMS delays major bundled payment initiatives, including CJR updates: 6 things to know | House GOP unveils changes to AHCA: 3 things to know | These factors impact knee replacement costs: 5 observations | Number of Medicare ASCs in 14 key specialties
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March 22, 2017
 
1. CMS delays major bundled payment initiatives: 6 things to know  

2. House GOP unveils changes to AHCA: 3 things to know Full story 
 
3. These factors impact knee replacement costs: 5 observations Full story

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5. Number of Medicare ASCs in 14 key specialties Full story 

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7. Whitepaper: 2017 ASC Valuation Survey -- How Do ASC Companies Assess Value? Download here. 

8. 5 key thoughts on healthcare from Johnson & Johnson CEO Alex Gorsky Full story  
 
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14. Orthopedic specialist leader to know: Dr. Scott Raub of Vail-Summit Orthopaedics Full story 
                                                                                                                                                                   
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