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GLG News by Orthopedic Device Purchasers (US)

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June 23, 2008
All In One Glucose System Not For All
Analysis of: ON-Q All-in-one Blood Glucose Monitoring System | www.intuitymedical.com
Author: GLG Expert Contributor
 In a market already flooded with diabetic monitors, the ON-Q ALL-in-one offers a great product at a very unfortunate time. Anyone monitoring the winning prices within the first round of competitive bidding will agree.
July 25, 2007
Cartilage repair/restoration has viable results in well choosen patients
Analysis of: Genzyme Announces Positive Results from Carticel® Study at Major Sports Medicine Meeting | www.genzyme.com
Author: GLG Expert Contributor
Most cartilage repair techniques must take into account the age and biology of the area being treated.  We all know that the aging process significantly decreases the healing potential of most collagen based procedures, whether that be skin, tendon, ligament, cartilage or bone. The myriad of techniques...
July 2, 2007
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Analysis of: Mail order drugs flying off shelves | www.gazette.com
Author: Louis Rocco, System Director of Purchasing , Hallmark Health System, Inc
I could not agree more that people should have a choice and maybe the pricing markey is the US will finally drop after how it see it will work all pharmacies across the country. The manufacturers need to be held responsible for this issue, they caused it with raising prices and making more of a profit....
May 21, 2007
Quality Inititiatives are neccessary but will they last?
Analysis of: Hospital system execs unveil safety initiative | www.modernhealthcare.com
Author: GLG Expert Contributor
With downward pressure in Medicare and commercial health insurances, and the impending demand of the aging population, quality will be important not only for safety but to control costs that have increased at two to three times inflation duting the past two decades.
May 21, 2007
An also-ran in a crowded market
Analysis of: Zimmer Holdings and Regeneration Technologies Enter Distribution Agreement for New Allograft Paste Implant | www.pr-inside.com
Author: GLG Expert Contributor
Because bone void fillers are approved as devices, not drugs, they do not need to demonstrate efficacy, just safety.   Orthopaedic surgeons are looking past bone void fillers to products that are more biologically active. 
May 15, 2007
Plastic Surgery Discounts
Analysis of: Getting a Discount on Plastic Surgery | online.wsj.com
Author: GLG Expert Contributor
Cosmetic plastic surgery may be the only true free market health care service in America.  Discount programs are inteneded to drive volume to an intended provider in the same way that a restaurant uses coupons to steer business.  More plastic surgery providers of similar quality will be the...
February 9, 2007
Limited victory for SNN
Analysis of: Smith & Nephew says court upholds injunction against Synthes | today.reuters.com
Author: GLG Expert Contributor
- Smith and Nephew's patent on intramedullary hip screws was upheld.- However, it is difficult to enforce and Synthes has not taken any products off of the market. 
February 9, 2007
Hip resurfacing is small potatoes
Analysis of: Doctors Sell Hip Resurfacing to Boomers | www.nytimes.com
Author: GLG Expert Contributor
This article speculates that hip resurfacing will increase in popularity.  Because traditional total hip arthroplasty is predictable, reliable, and safe, hip resurfacing will not capture more than 4-5% of the THA market. 
January 22, 2007
Resurfacing expands market of joint replacement, slightly
Analysis of: More surgeons turning to resurfacing for DJD in baby boomers' hips and shoulders | www.orthosupersite.com
Author: GLG Expert Contributor
-Resurfacing is not new and will result in modest inroads into the market. -The HemiCAP from Arthrosurface expands surgical options in osteonecrosis of the shoulder and hip.
November 27, 2006
CMS is unlikely to change the face of spine surgery
Analysis of: Is CMS Setting the Stage to Deny Coverage for Spine Fusion | www.ryortho.com
Author: GLG Expert Contributor
The study groups will only find that more data are needed, and a change in Medicare coverage will not change practice.

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