1. CMS Adjusts 2011 Medicare Conversion Factor for Physician Fees.

2. Volume of Spine Procedures May Recover This Year.

3. Residents Appeal Approval of New Massachusetts Surgery Center.

4. Seeking Successful ASC Case Studies: We are looking to highlight a series of ASC case studies of successful facilities (whether turnarounds or not) and leaders. If you have a suggestion of a center and/or company, physician leader or administrator to highlight for such a case study, please e-mail sbecker@mcguirewoods.com.

5. 5 Factors That May Decrease an ASC's Value.

6. 12 Must-Read ASC Business Articles to Start the Year.

7. New Oregon Surgery Center Opens at Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center.

8. 10 Points on Using Cost Data for Managed Care Negotiations. Features insight from Ron Brank of Symbion.

9. 5 Changes to CPT Codes in 2011.

10. 7 Hospitals to Pay Over $6.3M to Resolve Kyphoplasty-Related False Claims Allegations.

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