By Alex Lawrence-Richards | January 25, 2010

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June 2010

8th Annual Orthopedic, Spine and Pain Management Driven ASC Conference

Chicago

Presented by ASC Communications

June 10-12

Learn more.

Download the conference brochure (pdf).

Download the exhibitor prospectus (pdf).

Register

October 2010

17th Annual Improving Profitability, and Business and Legal Issues for ASCs

Chicago

Presented by the ASC Association, Ambulatory Surgery Foundation, ASC Communications and Becker's ASC Review

Oct. 21-23

Chicago — Jan. 18, 2010 — Ambulatory Surgery Center Association, the national association for surgery centers, and ASC Communications, publisher of Becker's ASC Review and Becker's Orthopedic & Spine Review, announce details of its upcoming 8th Annual Orthopedic, Spine and Pain Management-Driven ASCs: Improving Profitability and Business and Legal Issues on June 10-12, 2010, at the Westin Hotel on North Michigan Avenue in Chicago.

HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:
-- 91 sessions and 112 speakers focused on immediately useful guidance for orthopedic, spine and pain management surgeons who own ambulatory surgical centers and hospitals
-- Last year's event include 600 attendees and 75 exhibitors
-- Gain practical guidance that can be used immediately
-- Understand the impact of healthcare reform on ASCs and physician ownership
-- Outstanding keynote speakers
-- Terrific pre-conference sessions
-- 14.5 CME credits available
-- Register before May 1 and save $100
-- Additional discounts when registering 2 or more attendees

THERE ARE 4 EASY WAYS TO REGISTER:
1. Online. Register through our secure Web site at www.ascassociation.org/june2010.cfm.
2. Phone. Call (703) 836-5904.
3. E-mail. Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
4. Fax. Print the conference brochure (PDF), fill-out the registration on p. 7 and fax it to (703) 836-2090.

Here are just 15 of the 91 sessions:

1. Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery in ASCs – Greg Poulter, MD, Surgeon, Peak One Surgery, Center, and Lisa Austin, RN, CASC, Vice President of Operations, Pinnacle III

2. Key Concepts to Improve the Profitability of Spine Programs – John Caruso, MD, Jim Lynch, MD, Founder Surgery Center of Reno, Moderator, and Jeff Leland, Managing Director, Blue Chip Surgical Partners

3. Key Concepts to Managing an Effective Interventional Pain Management Practice and Center - Laxmaiah Manchikanti, MD, CEO & Chairman of the Board, American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians

4. The Changing Future of Health Care in the United State – Joe Flower, Healthcare Futurist

5. The Politics of Healthcare Reform – Ron Brownstein, Political Director, Atlantic Media Company

6. Hand Surgery in ASCs: Key Concepts for Clinical and Financial Success – R. Blake Curd, MD, Orthopedic Institute, MD, Todd Flickema, SVP, Surgical Management Professionals, and Kyle Goldammer, SVP Finance, Surgical Management Professionals

7. 5 Keys to Maximizing an Orthopedic Driven ASC’s Returns in a Tough Economy – Brent Lambert, MD, President and Co-Founder, ASCOA

8. Business Planning for Orthopedic and Spine Driven Centers – Tom Mallon, CEO, Regent Surgical Health, and Jeff Simmons, President Western Division, Regent Surgical Health

9. An Analysis of Clinical Outcomes for Spine Procedures Performed in ASCs – Ken Pettine, MD, Loveland Surgery Center

10. The 7 Best Ways to Increase ASC Profits Now - Larry Taylor, CEO, Practice Partners in Healthcare

11. Excelling Without Orthopedics and Spine: Key Concepts for Great ASC Performance – Joseph Zasa, JD, Partner, ASD Management, Skip Daube, MD, Founder, Surgical Center for Excellence, Panama City

12. A National View of Political Advocacy Efforts and ASCs – Andrew Hayek, CEO Surgical Care Affiliates, Chairman ASC Coalition

13. A Step by Step Guide to Recruiting Orthopedic and Spine Surgeons - Chris Suscha, VP of Business Development, Meridian Surgical Partners

14. The Best Ideas for Orthopedic and Spine-Driven ASCs Now - Brent Lambert, MD, FACS, President & Co-Founder, Ambulatory Surgical Centers of America, Joseph Burkhardt, MD, Brookside Surgery Center, Kenny Hancock, President, Meridian Surgical Partners, James T. Caillouette, MD, Chairman, Newport Orthopedic Institute

15. 10 Keys to Improve Billing and Collections – Caryl Serbin, CEO, Serbin Surgical Center Billing

For further information, registration and to view the complete brochure, click here.

REGISTER BEFORE MAY 1 AND RECEIVE $100 OFF THE CONFERENCE FEE

CONFERENCE LOCATION:
The Westin Michigan Avenue Chicago
909 North Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL USA 60611
(312) 943-7200

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Jessica Cole
President and CEO
ASC Communications / Becker's ASC Review
(800) 417-2035 phone
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Scott Becker
Publisher
Becker's ASC Review / Becker's Orthopedic & Spine Review
(800) 417-2035 phone
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