[Key specialties edition] 10 orthopedic device company CEOs: Who is paid the most? | WannaCry attack infects Bayer medical devices in US hospitals | Medtronic to pay Dr. Mark Barry $23.5M for 2 spine device patent infringements – 5 things to know | Takeda reports strong FY 2016 & more: 4 GI companies making the news

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In this newsletter, you will find content related to key specialties including spine, orthopedics, ophthalmology, gastroenterology and pain management.

May 23, 2017

Today's Top Articles

1. The LASIK Vision Institute to open new Utah location: 5 key notes Full story

2. WannaCry attack infects Bayer medical devices in US hospitals Full story

3. Takeda reports strong FY 2016 & more: 4 GI companies making waves Full story

4. To learn more about Becker's CEO Roundtable this November, featuring 67 CEOs speaking and a debate between Rudy Giuliani, 107th Mayor of New York City & Howard Dean, Former Chairman of the Democratic National Committee and Governor of Vermont, please email Jessica Cole at jcole@beckershealthcare.com or Scott Becker at sbecker@beckershealthcare.com. Click here to view the agenda.

5. 10 orthopedic device company CEOs: Who is paid the most?
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6. The 3 most effective words in healthcare ads Full story

7. 7 specialists most likely to live below their means - 51% of orthopedists say they do Full story

8. Medtronic to pay Dr. Mark Barry $23.5M for 2 spine device patent infringements - 5 things to know Full story

9. Underwater colonoscopy more effective than air insufflation - 5 insights Full story

10. 13 healthcare bankruptcies so far in 2017 Full story

11. DOJ sues UnitedHealth over $1B+ in Medicare claims Full story

12. EmergeOrtho wins NC CON fight for ASC OR against Novant Health: 4 things to know Full story

13. 85% of orthopedic surgery patients who stopped taking opioids 4 weeks postop still had extra pills: 5 things to know Full story

Companies to Know

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Paradigm Spine

Pacira Pharmaceuticals

Cardinal Health

National Medical Billing Services

McKesson Medical Surgical

Medline Industries Inc.

CollectRX

North American Partners in Anesthesia

Regent Surgical Health
Modernizing Medicine

ECG Management Consultants

Arthrex, Inc.

Zimmer Biomet

Surgical Care Affiliates

AAAHC

Healthcare Appraisers Inc.

ASCOA

Olympus America

Anesthesia Business Consultants

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