FDA issues alert over fluid-filled intragastric balloons | Allina Health's nursing strike costs reached $149M in 2016 | 12 thoughts for surgery centers - 2017 | Becker's business of spine conf. featuring SCA leader Andrew Hayek. Reg. today!

Feb. 16, 2017

Today's Top Stories

1. FDA issues alert over fluid-filled intragastric balloons Full story

2. Allina Health's nursing strike costs reached $149M in 2016 Full story

3. Industry leaders featured at Becker's three-day conference focused on the business of spine from June 22-24. Keynote speakers include Surgical Care Affiliates' Andrew Hayek and Former NFL Running Back Marcus Allen. Register today!

4. Ingestible devices can safely use stomach acid for long-term power Full story

5. Whitepaper: Outsourced Sterile Compounding: A Strategic Decision for Advancing Patient Safety, Operational Efficiency and Sustainable Growth Click here

6. Healthcare leaders pausing MACRA initiatives, survey finds Full story

7. GI leader to know: Dr. James Singer of Arizona Digestive Health Full story

8. 12 thoughts for surgery centers - 2017 Full story

9. North Tide Capital sells off entire stake in CHS Full story

10. AGA releases statement on Trump's US travel ban Full story

11. Guilty verdict for neurosurgeon Dr. Christopher Duntsch for causing 'injury to an elderly person' Full story

12. Anthem sues Cigna over terminating merger Full story

Companies to Know

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National Medical Billing Services

North American Partners in Anesthesia

Pacira Pharmaceuticals

Medline Industries

Cardinal Health

Centinel Spine

Regent Surgical Health

ASOCA

Arthrex, Inc.

Modernizing Medicine

HealthCare Appraisers

in2itive

Surgical Care Affiliates

Anesthesia Business Consultants

Carl Zeiss Meditec

McKesson Medical Surgical

Paradigm Spine

AAAHC

Meridian Surgical Partners

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