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Publisher's Letter
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his issue of Becker's ASC Review includes thought leadership on the ASC
industry, statistics on physician compensation, updates on key specialties and
news from around the industry. e issue also outlines new ASCs opening
and thoughts on surgery center mergers and acquisitions.
Mark your calendar for the Becker's 16th Annual Spine, Orthopedic & Pain Manage-
ment-Driven ASC Conference + e Future of Spine, June 14-16, 2018, in Chicago.
e event will cover top business and legal trends for orthopedics, spine and pain
management-driven ASCs featuring spine and orthopedic surgeon speakers. is is
a can't miss event for surgeons, ASC owners and operators planning for sustained
success in the future.
Should you have any questions or comments, please contact me at sbecker@beck-
ershealthcare.com or Editor-in-chief Laura Dyrda at ldyrda@beckershealthcare.
com or President and CEO Jessica Cole at jcole@beckershealthcare.com.
Very truly yours,
Scott Becker
