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Publisher's Letter
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his issue of Becker's Spine Review highlights device companies sure to make
a splash in the industry this year, surgeon compensation and more. Addi-
tionally, leading spine surgeons discuss trends they expect to take hold in
2018, from spinal biologics to bundled payments.
Mark your calendar for the Becker's 16th Annual Future of Spine + the Spine, Or-
thopedic & Pain Management-Driven ASC Conference June 14-16, 2018, in Chi-
cago. e event will cover top business and legal trends for orthopedics, spine and
pain management-driven ASCs featuring spine and orthopedic surgeon speakers.
Conference keynote speakers include Tucker Carlson, host of Tucker Carlson Tonight
and founder of e Daily Caller, and Joe Montana, former American football quarter-
back for the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs. 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, Editor-in-Chief Laura Dyrda at ldyrda@beckershealthcare.com
or President and CEO Jessica Cole at jcole@beckershealthcare.com.
Very truly yours,
Scott Becker
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