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National trade associations
Accreditation
Anesthesia staffing and management
Back-office management, outsourcing and accounting
Billing and collecting
Cataract outsourcing
Compounding pharmacies
Construction and architectural firms
Consultation and brokerage of ASCs
Debt Collections
Finance
Group purchasing organizations
Health information technology providers
Imaging
Insurance
Managed care contracting
Management, consulting and strategy
Management, development and equity firms
Medical devices -- Implants and expedited payment options
Medical devices - Reprocessed and refurbished
Medical laundry
Medication program management
Quality
Outsourced medical implantable device management solutions
Patient financing options
Patient satisfaction and benchmarking
Pharmaceutical waste management
Real estate acquisition and real estate investment trusts (REITS)
Recruitment and search firms
Sleep apnea
Surgical supply and equipment manufacturers
Urology and cryoablation
Valuation
The ASC Association. The ASC Association is a membership and advocacy organization that provides member benefits and services; combats legislative, regulatory and other challenges at the federal and state levels; assists state ASC associations; enhances ASC representation at the state and federal levels; and established a political action committee (PAC). The other arm of the ASC Association, the Ambulatory Surgery Foundation, is an educational and research organization (which is unaffiliated with the PAC). The Foundation promotes the highest standards for ASCs; conducts educational programs; produces publications to educate ASC professionals and the public; broadens available data on ASCs; promotes ASCs to the public and policymakers; and pursues an expanded research agenda. To learn more, visit the ASC Association.
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Physician Hospitals of America. PHA offers support, advocacy and educational services to the physician owned hospital industry. PHA envisions a healthcare system focused primarily on patient care, in which physicians are involved in every aspect of delivery. PHA believes that all providers and participants in the healthcare industry must work together to navigate the issues, undertake a major industry "renovation" and ultimately, establish an effective, competitive, and practical healthcare system. For more information, visit the PHA online. You can also contact Molly Sandvig, JD, executive director, at (605) 275-5349 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Accreditation
The Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care. AAAHC/Accreditation Association, founded in 1979, has become a leader in ambulatory healthcare accreditation with more than 4,000 organizations accredited nationwide. AAAHC accredits a variety of ambulatory healthcare organizations including endoscopy centers, ASCs, office-based surgery centers, managed care organizations, student health centers, and large medical and dental group practices. The Accreditation Association serves as an advocate for the provision of high quality healthcare through the development of nationally recognized standards. For more information, visit www.aaahc.org.
Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program. HFAP has been accrediting healthcare facilities across the country for more than 60 years, more than 40 years under Medicare; it is authorized by CMS to survey hospitals under Medicare and their clinical laboratories under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA). For more information, visit www.hfap.org or call (312) 202-8258.
The Joint Commission: Ambulatory Care Accreditation Program. Since 1951, the Joint Commission has been the nation's leader in healthcare facility accreditation programs. It has been accrediting ambulatory surgery facilities since 1975, and has more than 1,600 ambulatory organizations accredited nationwide. Achieving ambulatory surgery center accreditation from The Joint Commission can serve as a visible demonstration to your patients, staff, community and payors that you have taken extra steps to provide safe, high quality care. For more information, visit the Ambulatory Care Accreditation Program Web site or call (630) 792-5286.
Anesthesia Staffing and Practice Management
Anesthesia Healthcare Partners. AHP was established in 1997 as an anesthesia staffing and practice management company. AHP provides hospitals, surgery centers or office-based practice with the choice of all-inclusive anesthesia service solutions or any combination of those distinct anesthesia service components, which include anesthesia billing, recruitment and practice management. AHP manages anesthesia teams that include anesthesiologists and CRNAs, and provides safe, consistent and efficient anesthesia services, including propofol sedation. The ability to form long-term relationships and provide excellent service levels needed to maintain these valuable client relations is at the foundation of AHP's success. Learn more about AHP.
Somnia. Somnia, founded in 1996, is one of the most experienced physician-owned and operated anesthesia management company servicing healthcare facilities nationwide. Somnia specializes in building and comprehensively managing anesthesia teams that deliver high quality patient care. Somnia offers expertise in all areas of anesthesia including leadership, recruiting, revenue cycle management, payor contracting and quality assurance. Somnia offers national strength and excellent service that can help improve surgeon satisfaction and patient care while boosting an organization's bottom line by as much as 30 percent. Learn more about Somnia Anesthesia Services.
Superior Medical Services. SMS is a full-service medical recruitment firm specializing in permanent and locum tenens placement of anesthesiologists, CRNAs and pain management physicians nationwide. Learn more about SMS or call (800) 978-7633.
Surgical Anesthesia Services. SAS delivers comprehensive anesthesia services exclusively to ASCs across the United States. Each ASC client of SAS receives a dedicated anesthesia team which does not rotate between competing facilities. The team works cooperatively with an ASC's administrator and nursing staff to help contain anesthesia supply costs and drive operating room efficiency. Learn more about Surgical Anesthesia Services or call (866) 733-6231.
Back-office management, outsourcing and accounting
Credentialing Corporation of America. CCA is a credentials verification organization that provides ongoing credentialing services for ambulatory surgery centers and other healthcare entities. CCA can provide primary source verification and file preparation to ensure compliance with either the Joint Commission or AAAHC standards. Its policies and procedures are geared for a high degree of flexibility, timeliness, completeness and accuracy. CCA has been fully certified as a CVO by both NCQA and URAC. Contact CCA at (866)222-0034 or visit www.ccacredentialing.com.
MedHQ. Based in suburban Chicago, MedHQ provides accounting, revenue cycle, human resources and credentialing services to clients in 10 states. MedHQ provides business office functions to hospitals, surgery centers, imaging centers and physician practices nationwide. By outsourcing functions of your practice to MedHQ, you can potentially eliminate capital investments in office equipment, computer hardware and software that are required when you employ staff in-house. The company's services can save medical facilities time and money. Learn more about MedHQ.
Somerset CPAs. Somerset's healthcare team is comprised of more than 20 dedicated professionals serving clients nationwide, including all types of healthcare organizations — ancillary service providers, surgery, imaging, infusion and dialysis centers, therapy facilities, other relevant ancillaries and physician groups. Somerset has extensive experience in development and/or renovation of single- and multi-specialty ASCs, MOBs and single-specialty hospitals. Somerset prepares feasibility studies, valuation of ASC and specialty hospital ownership interests, operations reviews, accreditation, revenue cycle assessment, benchmarking and succession/strategic planning. For more information, visit Somerset CPAs online.
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Billing and collecting
Advantedge Healthcare Solutions. Advantedge Healthcare Solutions, an IBM Business Partner, develops medical billing technology and offers billing and A/R services for ASCs. For more information, call (877) 501-1611 or visit www.ahsrcm.com.
Alternate Medical Billing Systems. Alternate Medical Billing Systems provides a number of medical billing services including claim filing, billing statements, coding, payment posting, denials/rejections analysis and much more. For more information, call (866) 513-0129 or visit www.alternatebillingmn.com.
ASC Billing Specialists. ASC Billing Specialists is a billing company dedicated to the needs of the ASC market, specializing in both out-of-network and in-network facilities. ASC Billing takes a team approach to help facilities focus on surgeries while still getting paid. The company boasts a recovery rate of 98 percent with most claims paid within 15 days. For more information, call (602) 298-2653 or visit www.ascbill.com.
The Coding Network. The Coding Network is committed to provide cost effective state-of-the-industry procedural and diagnostic coding support to medical groups, academic practice plans, hospitals, ambulatory, surgery centers, and billing companies throughout the United States. Learn more at www.codingnetwork.com or call (888) 263-3633.
GENASCIS. GENASCIS provides transcription, coding, billing and collection services for all specialties; these services, coupled with MEDIBIS, the company's proprietary analytical tool, can help ASCs maximize revenue, cash flow and profitability. Learn more at www.genascis.com or call (866) 208-7348, ext. 265.
Healthcents. Healthcents is an ASC and physician specialty hospital contracting, software and consulting group with extensive experience helping ASCs negotiate contracts. Healthcents can assist with getting new contracts in place; renegotiating existing contracts; Charge Master analysis; determining how your current reimbursement compares to other providers, insurers and to Medicare rates in your area; new business development and marketing strategies; and much more. Learn more at www.healthcents.com or call (831) 455-2695.
Key Health. Key Health is a leader in providing unique financial solutions to healthcare facilities, healthcare providers and attorneys, and it funds medical services on a lien/letter of protection basis on behalf of injured patients. Learn more about Key Health or call (877) 633-5436.
MedBridge Surgery Center Billing. MedBridge Surgery Center Billing partners with ASCs to help maximize reimbursement. It offers an aggressive appeals process which, coupled with its expertise in ASC billing, can help clients to increase collections while focusing on patient care. Since 2000, MedBridge Surgery Center Billing has provided a suite of innovative, low-cost solutions exclusively to ASCs. Learn more about MedBridge Surgery Center Billing at www.medbridgebilling.com or call (888) 282-7472.
MediGain. MediGain is a full-service revenue cycle management company providing billing and collection services that can help ASCs and hospitals increase revenues, get claims paid faster, deploy the latest technologies, improve efficiencies and streamline their back office to better focus time and effort on patient care. Find out more about MediGain at www.medigain.com or call (214) 952-6602.
National Medical Billing Services. NMBS specializes in freestanding outpatient surgery center coding and billing and is one of the most respected ASC coding and billing companies in the country. NMBS's mission is to provide its clients with opportunities to increase revenue by offering a cost-effective service and subject matter experts. Learn more about NMBS.
Serbin Surgery Center Billing. SCB concentrates on the unique needs of surgery centers and offers expert and accurate coding, billing, collections and managed care negotiations solely to the ASC industry. The company's certified and experienced coding, billing and collection personnel bill and collect more than $25 million per month. SCB's has extensive knowledge of payor responsibilities and managed care contracting. SCB can assist ASCs with processing claims more rapidly and improving collections. For more information, contact SCB at (866) 889-7722 or visit SCB.
SmartFund Medical. SmartFund Medical is a full service billing and collections company that specializes in ASC billing, coding, collections, patient payment programs, and funding accounts receivable. The company has experienced professionals, certified coders, billers and collectors and provides funding on insurance claims and patient receivables. For more information, visit www.smartfundmedical.com or call (800) 981-4543, ext. 5.
Specialty Billing Solutions. Specialty Billing Solutions can offer a cost-effective alternative to your typical in-office billing department while helping to positively impact your bottom line. Specialty Billing Solutions is staffed exclusively with certified coders and billing specialists dedicated to ASC and practice management billing and reimbursement. While the two divisions are separate and distinct, Specialty Billing Solutions offers dedicated billing experts to help assist facilities by lowering A/R days, reducing overhead and improving cash flow while allocating every square foot of your premium medical space to revenue producing ventures. For more information about Specialty Billing Solutions, call Dan Connolly, vice president of development and payor contracting, at (877) 710-3047 or visit Specialty Billing Solutions online.
Cataract outsourcing
Sightpath Medical. As a leading mobile ophthalmic services provider, Sightpath Medical offers services that can provide ASCs with state-of-the-art technology for cataract surgery, SLT, and YAG procedures, offering a low, capped cost-per-procedure model with no maintenance fees. Sightpath's ophthalmology-specialized NBSTSA certified surgical technicians can scrub in to assist with cataract surgery. YAG and SLT technicians assist with procedures and patient flow as needed by the surgeon and facility. Sightpath offers a custom approach with quality operations and marketing support To learn more, contact Sightpath Medical by calling (800) 728-9615 or visit www.sightpathmedical.com for more information.
Vantage Outsourcing. Vantage Outsourcing is a leading supplier of safe and effective cataract surgery services. The company can help doctors, hospitals and surgery centers perform many high-quality cataract surgeries each year with increased productivity at lower costs. Formerly Vantage Technology, Vantage Outsourcing offers more than 18 years of industry-accepted performance in cities and states across the United States. Cataract surgery providers partner with Vantage Outsourcing to offer patients full-time scheduled availability of cataract surgery with state-of-the-art equipment and an experienced surgical technician. At the same time, the healthcare providers only pay for the cases performed. Vantage Outsourcing provides phacoemulsification equipment with multiple vendor choices and many options for disposables. To learn more, contact Vantage Outsourcing by calling (800) 594-1474 or by e-mail at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Compounding pharmacies
JCB Laboratories. JCB Laboratories is a compounding pharmacy that serves the ASC marketplace. JCB Labs focuses exclusively on preparing sterile products. By limiting the focus to sterile products, the company is able to commit itself to ensuring safety, consistency and pricing. JCB Labs compounds preservative-free products for epidural use, pain management products, and sterile ophthalmics. In addition, JCB Labs provides products that are unavailable due to short supply issues and discontinuation. Contact CEO Brian Williamson, PharmD, at (877) 405-8066 or visit the company's Web site for more information.
Construction and architectural firms
AMB Development Group. AMB Development Group specializes exclusively in the development of ambulatory care facilities nationwide, including surgery centers, medical office buildings, clinics, imaging centers and outpatient centers. From the conceptual idea to a completed facility, AMB offers a full-service package of services on a turnkey, total-support basis. The company's service offerings are also available on a menu basis: planning and programming; feasibility analysis; site evaluation and procurement; design and engineering; facility ownership formation and syndication; financing procurement; contractor selection and negotiation; project management and oversight; conflict resolution; MOB leasing; and interior space planning. For more information, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , call him at (800) 779-4420, or visit AMB online.
BBL Medical Facilities. BBL Medical Facilities is a single-source business unit with plan, design, build and development capabilities, and has been developing attractive, efficient and cost-effective medical facilities for more than 30 years. Learn more at www.bblmedicalfacilities.com or call (888) 450-4225.
Erdman (A Cogdell Spencer Company). For more than 50 years, the name Erdman has been synonymous with the delivery of innovative healthcare facility solutions. As an integrated provider, Erdman offers service from facility conception to completion, including advance planning, development, design and construction. Headquartered in Madison, Wis., with eight regional offices, Erdman has partnered with healthcare providers to deliver more than 5,000 facilities across the nation. For more information, visit www.erdman.com.
Irmscher Construction. Irmscher is a 115-year old national healthcare project development firm specializing in the design and construction of healthcare facilities. Irmscher's first project in the medical field was St. Joseph's Hospital in Fort Wayne, Ind., in 1926. Since then, the company has kept its focus on the healthcare industry, and today it is one of the leaders in design/build healthcare construction. Irmscher offers clients the essential combination of cutting-edge design and construction knowledge, as well as technical expertise. In addition to design/build services, Irmscher assists clients with other phases of project development including feasibility studies, pro forma development, site selection, and alternative financing options. Irmscher has completed more than 30 surgery centers and millions of square feet of medical and hospital buildings. For more information, visit Irmscher online.
L3 Healthcare Design. L3 Healthcare Design is a national leader in surgery center design and research. Their focus includes architecture, interior design, space planning, expansion and re-planning of surgery centers and ASCs. Their passion for architecture centers on efficiency for profitability and "design" as an "aesthetic image" to enhance a physician's practice and marketing. L3 is the developer and copyright holder of the proprietary SlipstreamASC design. In 2009, L3 was the recipient of the prestigious ORBIS design commission. L3's clients benefit immensely from their specialization and experience in Healthcare Architecture. For more information call 1-866-929-5353 or visit www.L3ASC.com.
Lauth Property Group. Lauth Property Group is a leader in the development, construction, management and ownership of commercial real estate throughout the United States for the past 30 years. To learn more, visit www.lauth.net or call (317) 848-6500.
Leopardo Companies. Leopardo's specialized healthcare group is the trusted builder for 35 Chicago hospitals and multiple physician groups. The firm has built numerous ASCs and understands the delicate nature of healthcare construction. The firm's experience spans every medical function including hospital additions, major renovations, medical office buildings, surgery centers, clinics and the full range of senior living. For more information, visit www.leopardo.com or call (847) 783-3000.
Marasco & Associates. Marasco & Associates is a national architecture and consulting firm, dedicated to providing quality facility design and development assistance for outpatient medical facilities, private physician groups, hospitals and institutional clients. The company has helped develop more than 300 ASCs and more than 1,500 healthcare facilities nationwide. During its 30+ year history, Marasco & Associates has distinguished itself as the industry leader in healthcare architectural services. To learn more, call (877) 728-6808 or visit www.marasco-associates.com.
McShane Medical Properties. McShane Medical Properties is an integrated design/build construction and real estate development firm offering comprehensive services for the healthcare industry. Established in 1984 and headquartered in Rosemont, Ill., the firm also operates regional offices in the southeast, southwest and western regions. McShane Medical's healthcare specialties include both construction and real estate services for medical office buildings, ambulatory surgery centers, specialty hospitals, critical access hospitals, diagnostic imaging centers and centers of excellence. Contact Mr. John Daly, vice president, healthcare, at 847-692-8616 or visit the firm's web site at www.mcshane.com for more information.
Raymond Fox & Associates. Raymond Fox & Associates is a full-service medical architectural firm that has completed over 4,000 projects ranging from small, single-specialty offices to large, multi-specialty medical office buildings and has been involved in over 400 surgical centers. Visit www.raymondfox.com, e-mail Raymond Fox at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call (619) 296-4595 for more information.
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Consultation and brokerage of ASCs
ASCs Inc. ASCs Inc. helps physician-owners of ASCs form strategic relationships with leading ASC management companies and hospitals, and also represents physician-owners of ASCs and medical office building real estate. Physician-owners of ASCs who are seeking a sale of their center, an exit strategy, improved management, resyndication and recruitment of new physicians, or expansion of their centers will benefit from a strategic relationship with a corporate partner. ASCs Inc. helps the physicians find the best long-term partner and the highest negotiated price. The principals of ASCs Inc. have been helping physicians form relationships and maximize profits from their ASCs since 1983. For more information contact Jon Vick, president, at 760-751-0250 or visit the company's Web site.
Debt Collections
Affiliated Credit Services. Affiliated Credit Services is a Colo.-based professional account receivables management firm which focuses on increasing businesses cash flow by providing superior collection services. ACS has emerged as one of the most relied on collection agencies in several industries in the state. With three well-placed locations in Colorado and a market share that covers 25 percent of the state, ACS plays a critical role in recovering bad debt dollars and returning that money into the marketplace, both in the state and nationally. Maintaining a well-established client base while adding new clients is essential to good business. The company's solid company structure allows it to add clients, while continuing to receive high quality ratings among its current clients. Learn more about ACS.
Mnet Collection Agency. Nearly a decade ago, a team of collection agency pioneers assembled to develop an industry specific collection service for the rapidly growing hospital and ambulatory surgery sector of America. Incorporating in 2005, Mnet Financial was formed and quickly became the preferred collection agency service vendor to United Surgical Partners and Health Inventures. Since that time, Mnet Financial has expanded its clientele becoming one of the most popular and widely accepted collection service in its class. Mnet Financial attributes its growth and industry endorsement to its commitment to understanding and interfacing with the most commonly used computer software that hospitals use, treating patients with dignity, excellent customer service and its lowest rate guarantee. Contact Mnet Financial at (949) 680-3335 or by visiting www.mnetfinancial.com.
Professional Finance Company. PFC, which is celebrating 105 years in business, is recognized nationally as one of the most trusted accounts receivable management organizations in the United States. PFC specializes in working exclusively with true self-pay and self-pay balance after insurance accounts. PFC offers a number of services including First Party Receivables Solution, the early-out outsourcing division of PFC; traditional bad-debt collection activity on primary or secondary collections; and PFC Funding, which will purchase, without recourse, patient balance distressed receivables. To learn more about PFC, visitwww.pfccollects.com or call Scott I. Raberge at (800) 864-4391, ext.321
Finance
Bank of America. Whether your need is to expand due to growth, acquisition or merger, or make a strategic investment, Bank of America offers ASC's flexible equipment finance options with competitive rates. For more information, contact Bank of America at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or at (800) 835-8488.
CIT Healthcare. CIT Healthcare offers a full spectrum of financing solutions and related advisory services to companies across the healthcare industry. Through its client-focused and industry-centric model, CIT Healthcare effectively leverages CIT's extensive knowledge and understanding of the healthcare marketplace and approximately $80 billion "A" rated balance sheet. Financing solutions include real estate debt and equity financing; M&A advisory services; cash flow loans; asset-based loans; large/small leases/loans; and working capital lines of credit. For more information, please visit www.cithealthcare.com or contact CIT Healthcare at (800) 547-7026.
CitiCapital. Whether you are looking to construct a two room ASC, diagnostic imaging center, cancer treatment center or build a 20 bed surgical hospital, Citi's dedicated team of outpatient financing specialists can help make your plans a reality. With 40+ years of healthcare financing experience and the resources of a leading global financial institution, Citi has the capacity and expertise to provide you with flexible financing solutions that address your specific needs. Visit CitiCapital online, or contact Ann Heck by e-mail at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call (877) 276-2249.
Fischer Financial. Owning or leasing a medical facility can be the biggest financial decision a practice or ASC has to make. Fischer Financial delivers a full range of commercial real estate financial services designed to maximize corporate value. With more than 20 years of real estate expertise and nearly $2 billion in real estate transactions, Fischer is a leader in delivering financial modeling, dispositions, sale-leasebacks and debt origination while focusing on the needs of its clients. To learn more, visit www.fischercompany.com or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
GE Healthcare Financial Services. GE Healthcare Financial Services' outpatient finance team offers flexible solutions for physician-owned hospitals and outpatient centers. Whether you plan to start or expand your facility, its dedicated outpatient financing specialists can help you realize your goals. With $22 billion invested exclusively in healthcare, GE is a premier provider of capital and financial solutions. Learn more at www.gehealthcarefinance.com or call (312) 441-7705.
MarCap. MarCap offers 30-plus years of healthcare finance experience, working directly with ASCs, hospitals, cancer centers, diagnostic imaging centers, dialysis centers and hospitals. The company provides funding for equipment manufacturers and other financing sources through its strategic accounts group. MarCap offers limited or non-recourse financing, which can give organizations flexibility while limiting risk. Visit www.marcapcorp.com or call (800) 621-1677.
Physicians Capital. Loans for ASC buy-ins — to help bring new physicians into a partnership — are among the unique financing options offered by Physicians Capital. This Nashville-based firm provides loans based solely on the future cash flow of a surgery or diagnostic center. Existing physician partners can get loans against the cash flow value with no loss of control or ownership interest and no need to pledge personal assets. Start-up capital and turn-key financing are available for corporate partners without chasing multiple financing sources. Learn more at www.PhysiciansCap.com or call 615-342-0824.
Physicians Financial Resource. Physicians Financial Resource is a leading advocate for physicians when sourcing capital for commercial investments and providing wealth management. Learn more at www.physiciansfinance.net or call (407) 830-7763.
Group purchasing organizations
Amerinet. As a leading national group purchasing organization, Amerinet strategically partners with healthcare providers to help reduce costs and improve quality. Through its Total Spend Management solutions and operational performance improvement programs, tools and services, Amerinet can assist members in efforts to reduce costs, improve efficiencies and create new revenue streams. Learn more at www.amerinet-gpo.com or call (800) 388-2638.
Health information technology providers
Alis Technology. Alis Technology is a consulting company that specializes in helping implement and manage technology to improve the operations and efficiency of outpatient centers. Learn more at www.alistechnology.com or call (312) 212-8027.
Amkai. Amkai is a software company with 20-plus years of experience delivering administrative and clinical solutions to ASCs, surgical hospitals and physician practices. AmkaiEnterprise is a comprehensive, cost-effective suite providing full facility and clinic management, electronic medical record, CPOE, e-prescription, and related functions designed from the ground up to meet the unique requirements of surgery centers and surgical practices. AmkaiEnterprise manages the workflow and clinical information for nearly all surgical disciplines, allowing organizations to become paperless, reduce cost, improve efficiency, and significantly enhance quality of care. Amkai offers full user training, implementation, integration, and customer support services. Learn more at www.Amkai.com.
Count Me In. Count Me In provides large enterprise time tracking tools and innovative boimetric technology solutions scaled for small business needs and budgets. For more information visit www.countmeinllc.com or call (847) 981-8779.
eMedDox. eMedDox, a leader in the medical transcription service industry since 1998, offers digital medical transcription services and technology to ASCs, clinic managers, office administrators, and physicians. The company provides innovative medical health record management options such as electronic medical transcription, electronic signature, voice recognition, document management software, and EMR interfacing. Featuring a Web-based system, the services, and technology provided by eMedDox can be integrated into existing medical transcription routines. This enables physicians to continue "business as usual" dictating while eMedDox auto-populates a facility's EMR without the need to learn an entirely new system. eMedDox also provides billing and coding services. For more information, visit www.emedicaldocuments.com or call (501) 660-6617.
Experior Healthcare Systems. Experior is a leading developer in software solutions for ASCs (SurgeOn) and medical practices (ExpertPM). Experior's solutions are fully integrated and interface with other third-party software products to compliment a center's needs. To learn more, visit www.experior.com or call (800) 595-2020.
GHN-Online. GHN-Online is an industry innovator in online enterprise class healthcare transaction processing. For more information visit www.ghnonline.com or call (214) 696-5717.
Laserfiche. Laserfiche offers a suite of products and services that address enterprise-wide challenges from the perspective of executives, records managers, IT staff members and end-users. For more information visit www.laserfiche.com or call (800) 985-8533.
Mavicor. Mavicor is an ASC technology management company specializing in ASC application services, systems integration and consulting services, as well as the procurement and management of hardware and software. For more information, visit www.mavicor.com or call (888) 387-1620.
Mednet. Mednet is a software technology company, led by a group of professionals from the ASC market. Mednet has offers a standalone inventory management application called MIRA (Medical Inventory Reporting Application), which can works with an existing management application, and its ASC management application OASIS (Online Ambulatory Surgical Information Systems). Mednet applications can help improve efficiency, productivity and profitability at an affordable cost and can be implemented in a very short period of time. Learn more at www.mednetus.com.
Medtek.net. Medtek.net is a leading provider of medical transcription solutions for healthcare providers and healthcare organizations, with clients including hospitals, ASCs, clinics and physician practices. Visit www.medtek.net or call (818) 673-2900 to learn more.
Med Images. Med Images focuses on the diagnostic and surgical arena, providing state-of-the-art, high-quality solutions to image-based surgical and diagnostic information acquisition and management. For more information visit www.emedimages.com or call (800) 366-7501.
ProVation Medical. ProVation Medical offers ProVation EHR, one of the first electronic health records designed for busy, cost-conscious ASCs. ProVation EHR can provide facilities with electronic documentation and document imaging for all elements of the patient encounter, from past records to procedure documentation to follow-up care. ProVation EHR can help an ASC with increasing patient throughput and streamlining workflow; eliminating patient chart storage space and costs; interfacing seamlessly with vitals monitors and information systems; and helping to drive QI and pay-for-performance metrics. For more information This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or visit Provation Medical online.
QSE Technologies. QSE Technologies is a premiere IT systems integrator serving the ambulatory healthcare industry for more than five years. QSE manages all aspects of IT infrastructure design, configuration, installation and ongoing tech support for new and existing ASCs nationwide, including computer servers, data storage and backup systems, local and wide area networking (including secure WiFi), firewalls, broadband internet access, data cabling, security software, workstations and laptops (including tablets and slates), secure remote access and HIPAA Security compliance. QSE works closely at the earliest conceptual stages with ASC management and development companies, architects, physician owner groups and hospitals to design and implement technology infrastructure systems that support both today's and tomorrow's healthcare information technology needs. For more information contact QSE's co-founder and CEO, Marion K. Jenkins, PhD, at (877) 236-0795, or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , or visit QSE's Web site.
ScheduleSurgery.com. ScheduleSurgery.com offers SCOR, a multi-purpose communication and case scheduling tool that leverages the Internet to improve ASC case scheduling efficiency, customer service and ability to market services. SCOR does this by improving upon the phone and fax as the primary scheduling and communications medium to help ASCs improve their utilization and bottom line. As a HIPAA-compliant Web-based add-on solution, SCOR works with many existing facility scheduling systems. Not only does it provide productivity and efficiency benefits to scheduling and registration processes, it also serves as a comprehensive communication and time management tool for ASC and physician office personnel. Physician schedulers can quickly and easily determine facility openings which match their scheduling needs, and place "hold requests" to reserve desired appointment times, while providing complete case registration information. The ASC retains complete control of the schedule as all scheduling requests are still processed and confirmed by the facility scheduler. For more information, visit ScheduleSurgery online or call (888) 463-9058 to learn more.
SourceMedical Solutions. SourceMedical is the leading provider of outpatient information solutions and services, collectively serving ASCs and surgical hospitals. Its unique end-to-end systems improve operational efficiency and cash flow while empowering healthcare facilities to deliver a higher standard of patient care. SourceMedical's solutions strengthen and enhance overall clinical, financial and administrative processes. More than 2,200 ASCs and surgical hospitals nationwide, and 250 management and consulting companies use SourceMedical's Vision, AdvantX and SurgiSource solutions. SourceMedical continues to invest in research and development to maintain its leadership position with innovative products and services that satisfy the specific requirements of this unique market. Visit SourceMedical online.
Surgical Notes. A preeminent nationwide provider of medical transcription, coding and other related value-added information technology services for the ASC market, Surgical Notes provides transcription, coding and practice management solutions to more than 420 surgery centers and 6,300 physicians in over 40 states. Surgical Notes offers VMR Express, an electronic medical forms generator and document imaging solution, and MyDoctorsNotes.com, an online, secure, interactive, personal health record portal for the general public to compile and organize all healthcare-related data. The VMR Express is designed for the ASC market. This proprietary application, interfaces with the existing practice management system (SIS, Advantx, Vision, etc.) to extract the patient label information (patient ID, last name, first name, date of birth, SSN, sex, age, physician name, date of service and case/encounter/account number). These generated documents print patient demographics on the facility's customized forms, allowing patient forms to be generated per operating physician's profile or according to specific procedures. Using the barcode from the forms version on each document, it will index the chart back into the patient record. For more, visit Surgical Notes online.
VeraSuite. VersaSuite is a comprehensive integrated software management system which consists of a number of modules, both healthcare- and business-related. To learn more, visit www.versasuite.com or call (512) 250-8774.
zChart EMR. It's incredible that surgical records are still kept the same way they were almost 150 years ago when you consider paper charts are messy, wasteful, expensive and leave room for error or misinterpretation. Further, creating and filing paper charts is time-consuming and paper storage is inefficient. This robs resources from patient care. zCHART EMR was developed by dozens of healthcare professionals -- administrators, office staff, nurses and physicians -- at multi-specialty outpatient surgery centers. Years of development and everyday use in the real-world surgery center environment has created a first-rate, intelligent, 21st century surgical chart that will surprise and delight users. They have a system designed exclusively for ASCs. Contact Kent Barber at 866-924-2787. For more information visit www.zchart.com.
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Imaging
Atlantis Worldwide. Atlantis Worldwide is a full-service provider of pre-owned and refurbished diagnostic imaging systems - MRI, CT scanner, C-Arm, X-ray, bone densitometer, mammograph, ultrasound and cath/angio as well as other imaging systems. To find out more, go to www.atlantisworldwide.com or call (800) 533-3356.
Block Imaging International. Block Imaging International is a worldwide provider of refurbished imaging equipment, featuring refurbished digital x-ray, C-arm, MRI, CT, cath/angio, mammography and bone densitometry systems as well as CR, PACS and imagers from all major manufacturers. For more information about Block Imaging International, visit www.blockimaging.com, e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call (888) 694-6478.
Insurance
Affinity Insurance Services. Affinity Insurance Services is a part of Aon Corporation, a Fortune 250 Corporation. As the No. 1 global insurance broker, we have market presence and carrier relationships unmatched by smaller brokers to ensure you the best coverage for the most reasonable cost.
Affinity Insurance Services only accesses leading A.M. Best "A" Rated professional and general liability carriers. These insurance companies must demonstrate financial stability, a commitment to responsive coverage, competitive pricing and exemplary claims management: crucial ingredients for an insurance carrier with the stability to protect clients now and in the future.
Affinity Insurance Services is the leading provider of professional and general liability insurance protection to healthcare practitioners with over 1,000,000 healthcare clients insured, including physicians, dentists, nurses, healthcare group practices, and allied professionals. Affinity has been protecting practitioners within the healthcare industry for over 30 years, and we are proud to bring our expertise, market knowledge and unparalleled client service abilities to you.
Heffernan Insurance Brokers. Heffernan Insurance Brokers, formed in 1988, is one of the largest full service insurance brokerage firms in California and provides comprehensive insurance and financial services products to a wide range of business and individuals. Learn more about HIB at www.heffgroup.com or call (800) 234-6787.
Keane Insurance Group. The professional liability consultants at Keane Insurance are experts in malpractice insurance with more than 200 years of cumulative insurance industry experience, serving more than 4,000 physician clients. Call (314) 966-7733 or visit www.keanegroup.com to learn more.
Medical Protective. Medical Protective is a national leader in primary medical professional liability coverage and risk solutions to healthcare providers. To learn more, call (800) 463-3776 or visit www.medpro.com.
Managed care contracting
Eveia Health Consulting & Management Company. Founded by I. Naya Kehayes, MPH, Eveia Health Consulting & Management is comprised of a team of seasoned professionals who are experts in reimbursement management, managed care contracting, and business management with a specialization in ASCs and surgical practices. Senior Management serve as advisors to national corporations and provide leadership in health policy initiatives related to reimbursement on behalf of ASCs at both state and federal levels. Eveia's services include contracting and contract analysis, acting as administrator and manager, customizing revenue management, financial analysis, and enhancing and maximizing the financial position of clients. In addition, Eveia implements training and reimbursement calculators, and it provides feasibility studies, payor due diligence, fee schedule development and coordination of business related activities. Eveia provides services to ASCs, clinics, surgical practices and ASC companies across the U.S. The company has serviced more than 150 clients since its inception in 1998."For more information, call her at (425) 657-0494, or visit www.eveia.com.
Management, consulting and strategy
TRY Health Care Solutions. TRY Health provides consulting services to large healthcare systems, group practices, independent physicians and surgery centers throughout the United States. Tom Yerden, president of TRY Health, is a recognized leader in the industry with over 25 years of service spanning the development of more than 70 surgery centers and the founding of Aspen Healthcare in 1992. Tom is a member of the FASA board of directors and was a finalist for the 2003 Ernst & Young, Entrepreneur of the Year. Tom speaks at many national conferences each year and spends his free time assisting his wife Carol in raising their herd of 70 Alpacas in Salmon, Idaho. You can contact Tom at (208) 865-2400 or send him an e-mail at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Management, development and equity firms
Ambulatory Surgery Centers of America. ASCOA (Ambulatory Surgical Centers of America) is a leader in the surgery center and surgical hospital industry, achieving exceptional quality of care and outstanding financial results. Since 1984, ASCOA's founders have helped physician-owners start and operate successful facilities -- from the initial feasibility study to accreditation and day-to-day management. ASCOA currently owns and manages 34 facilities across the country with 14 others in development. Physicians looking to start a new surgery center or surgical hospital venture, and existing facilites looking to improve their process and profits can find a partner in ASCOA. For more information, visit ASCOA online.
Ambulatory Surgical Group. Ambulatory Surgical Group team has been involved in the syndication, development and management of some of the most successful centers in the country. There are three things you can expect from ASG. First, bottom-line results: From business planning and syndication to billing, collections, and contracting ASG is focused on delivering the results that you can measure -- an increase in your distributable income. Second, physician and patient satisfaction: Every ASC has two customers, the physician and the patient. Your ASC will reflect this physician-centric, patient-centric attitude. Finally, equity participation is not required: ASG is focused on providing management services. We prefer that the owners or sponsors (hospital, health system) own each of the centers we manage, so more local providers have the opportunity to participate at a higher level of ownership in each center. Learn more about ASG.
Blue Chip Surgical Center Partners. Blue Chip Surgical was founded by ASC veteran Jeff Leland. It also has great leadership in Jay Rom, Beth Ann Johnston, RN, BS, Richard Roski, MD, FACS, and several others. Only three years old and ten physician-led centers in operation or in the construction phase, Blue Chip has been remarkably successful. The company has a reputation for delivering on its commitments, quickly building trust with the partners and forging strong physician and hospital relationships. Blue Chip is focused on spine and multi-specialty ASCs. Included in Blue Chip's portfolio of projects are three hospital JVs and three "turnarounds". Blue Chip holds an equity stake in each project and also serves as a managing partner. For more information, visit www.bluechipsurgical.com.
Cirrus Health.Cirrus Health is a health services organization, specializing in the development and acquisition of ASCs, short-stay and community hospitals. Cirrus Health is designed to serve local communities by partnering with physicians and other high-quality healthcare providers to deliver excellence in patient care in effective, caring environments. For more information, visit www.cirrushealth.com or call (214) 217-0100.
Covenant Surgical Partners. Based in Nashville, Tenn., Covenant Surgical Partners is a privately-held owner and operator of ASCs. Covenant was founded in 2008 by a group of successful, experienced investors, including several seasoned healthcare and financial executives, along with a prominent physician who owns his own surgery center. Covenant's strategic objective is to become one of the foremost operators of surgery centers in the United States by acquiring and operating single and limited-specialty surgery centers in partnership with leading physicians and providing a unique approach to comprehensive management. For more information, visit www.covenantsurgicalpartners.com or call (615) 345-6903.
The C/N Group. The C/N Group is a recognized leader in the development, ownership and operation of exceptional healthcare facilities, including ASCs, medical office buildings and diagnostic imaging centers. Visit www.thecng.com or call (219) 736-2700.
Congero Development. Congero Development is a full-service, healthcare specific developer of surgical-based facilities. Services include all phases of project oversight including: site selection, entitlements, entity formation and structuring assistance, construction management with value engineering, complete equipment planning and procurement and interior design; business development including feasibility case studies and pro formas, physician and staff recruiting, structuring, financing assistance, marketing and branding, licensure and accreditation, and facility management and turnarounds. Over the course of his 24-year career, CEO Bruce Wallace has assisted in facilities ranging from ASCs, surgical hospitals and office-based surgical suites to imaging centers, urgent care and dialysis clinics. Currently Congero has several projects in development. Visit www.congerodev.com or call (949) 429-5107.
Facility Development and Management. Facility Development and Management is a for-profit LLC that provides consultative, developmental and managerial services for outpatient ambulatory surgical centers throughout the United States. The primary objectives of Facility Development and Management are to identify business opportunities; formulate project plans; guide and direct facilities through the planning, construction, set-up and licensure phases of the project; and provide ongoing administrative and clinical support. The company serves as an agent of change helping to formulate policy on providing outpatient ambulatory services that will be reflective of quality surgical services for physicians and consumers. Facility Development Serves as a resource for innovative physicians and institutions on a national level. To learn more, visit the Web site.
Foundation Surgery Affiliates. Foundation Surgery Affiliates is a healthcare management organization specializing in project development, innovative facility design, partner recruitment and facility operations for ASCs, medical office buildings, surgical hospitals and bariatric hospitals and healthplexes.
Foundation, established in 1996, is founded on the values of excellence, leadership, integrity and compassion. We are committed to continually delivering the highest quality of services for our physician partners and patient care in the industry.
More information about FSA can be found at www.foundationsurgery.com.
HealthMark Partners. HealthMark Partners owns and operates single and multi-specialty ambulatory surgery centers throughout the United States by creating joint-ventures with physicians or physicians and hospitals. HMP's expertise includes ASC turnaround and de novo projects with the same goal to maximize patient and physician satisfaction while realizing healthy returns on investment.
Founded in 1996, HMP is led by a talented management team with extensive experience in facility development, acquisition and syndication, financial management, business office management, clinical operations as well as human resources and payroll services. HealthMark Partners is committed to making a difference with a turn key approach which provides a comprehensive level of service at the center level and beyond.
HealthMark Partners looks forward to the opportunity to make a difference for your ASC. Please visit the company Web site, e-mail senior vice president of development This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , or call him at (615) 341-0701 to get started on your road to success.
Health Inventures. Health Inventures is a management and consulting services firm, Health Inventures has been developing and expanding ambulatory surgery care and other outpatient services since 1976. Learn more about them at www.healthinventures.com or call (877) 304-8940.
Instantia. This is a company founded by Jack Amormino and Lisa Freeman to provide development services to surgical centers. Jack Amormino has long been involved in the ASC industry as CEO of American Medical Buildings, a turnkey facilities developer. Lisa Freeman was a long time leader with Aspen Healthcare. Instantia Health focuses on turnkey facility and operations development through Medicare certification and accreditation. Instantia develops centers with the goal of handing over a well conceived, efficiently designed surgery center that is managed by a center's own in-house administrative and clinical professionals. Instantia does not require an equity stake in its projects or a long term management agreement. For more information visit Instantia online.
Medical Consulting Group. MCG specializes in medical consulting, both at the surgical practice and corporate levels. MCG provides ASC development and management solutions for single-specialty, multi-specialty and hospital joint venture facilities. Established in 1989, MCG works with key medical and industry professionals to bring about communication and strategic directions for established organizations. MCG's consultants provide a wide range of expertise in practice management, financial operations, practice efficiency, practice development, staff training, practice marketing and advertising and the development of ASCs. Visit www.medcgroup.com or call (417) 889-2040.
Medical Facilities Corp.. Medical Facilities Corp. is a publicly-traded company and a leading acquirer of majority interests in high quality specialty hospitals and ASCs. Founded and managed by physicians and with a market capitalization over $300 Million, MFC is the ideal partner for physician owners. MFC permits physician owners to retain local operational control while benefiting from being part of a larger prestigious healthcare organization. MFC currently owns an interest in four specialty hospitals with a total of 28 operating rooms, 51 recovery beds and more than 500 physicians and surgeons. Visit MFC's Web site or contact Steven Hartley at (866) 766-3590 x105.
Meridian Surgical Partners. Meridian Surgical Partners aligns with physicians in the acquisition, development and management of multi-specialty ambulatory surgery centers and surgical facilities. Meridian acquires interests in established physician-owned surgical facilities, as well as, partners with physicians seeking to grow their businesses locally through the development of new surgical facilities. Meridian empowers physicians to reach the highest level - the meridian - of a partnership opportunity. The company accomplishes this through taking the time and working with its partners to define what success means for every unique partnership, and then tailoring each partnership to meet these defined parameters of success.
Driven by the unique and proven PEAK management approach, Meridian concentrates on the four cornerstones of Performance, Efficiency, Achievement and Knowledge to take facility operations to an optimal level and attain superior results. Meridian was founded by veterans of the healthcare industry with the vision of creating a superior model for outpatient surgery.
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , president and chief development officer of Meridian, or call him at (615) 301-8142 for more information.
National Surgical Care. NSC, a nationwide owner and operator of ambulatory surgical centers, focuses on addressing the needs and problems confronting surgery centers across the country. These challenges, which include increasing competition, complex legislative issues and a difficult managed care contracting environment, threaten both the growth and profitability of surgery centers. NSC's experienced management team offers a high degree of knowledge, skill, understanding and strategic resources for its centers. NSC specializes in the acquisition and operational enhancement of existing surgery centers and the development of new surgery centers in partnership with hospitals and physicians. Aligning with NSC allows physicians to realize some of the value they have created and gain the resources of a skilled management team. Physicians can then spend more time focusing on patient care as NSC focuses on the business. Currently, National Surgical Care operates 21 surgery centers across the country. Contact Rick Pence at (866) 866-2116 or at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
National Surgical Hospitals. NSH acquires and builds freestanding, specialty surgical hospitals concentrating in orthopedic surgery, neurosurgery, and more complex general surgery cases. Under the hospital license, these hospitals can also provide related services such as pain management, imaging and physical therapy. NSH partners with surgeons to purchase or develop these hospitals and provides services in all aspects of a specialty hospital's operations including facility development, day-to-day management, and financial reporting. As of Jan. 2009, NSH had 24 facilities nationwide consisting of 13 operating hospitals, two more under construction, and nine surgery centers. To learn more, visit www.nshinc.com or call Dennis Solheim at (312) 627-8428.
Nikitis Resource Group. Nikitis Resource Group is a new ASC development, management and consulting firm with a team that encompasses more than 100 combined years of ASC development and management experience, HOPD and hospital consultation experience and licensure and accreditation assistance to centers. To learn more, visit www.nrgaschopd.com, contact Dawn McLane, chief development officer, at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call (720) 320-6577.
NovaMed. NovaMed acquires, develops and operates ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) in partnership with physicians. NovaMed also provides expertise in identifying and attracting new physicians to perform surgical procedures in existing ASCs. NovaMed has ownership interests in 34 ASCs located in 17 states. Last year, centers we owned for more than one year grew seven percent, which is the highest same-facility growth rates in the industry.
NovaMed is actively seeking to expand its portfolio by developing and acquiring ownership interests in ASCs. The company partners with both single and multi-specialty centers throughout the country. For more information, visit NovaMed's Web site.
Nueterra Healthcare. Nueterra Healthcare partners with physicians and hospitals to develop and manage community hospitals, surgical hospitals, ASCs and physical therapy centers including new development, joint-ventures, acquisitions and turnarounds. Nueterra's comprehensive partnership model goes beyond turn-key services. It provides its partners with access to business management and wealth building opportunities to ensure sustained growth throughout the lifecycle of your facility and beyond. Nueterra has expanded service lines to the healthcare industry to include Nueterra Real Estate, a developer of medical and commercial real estate, and Nueterra Capital Management, a venture capital firm that expands our partner's investment opportunities. For more information, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , call her at (888) 887-2619 or visit Nueterra's Web site.
Orion Medical Services. Orion Medical Services offers a turnkey approach to ASC development and management by covering all aspects of a project from financial feasibility analysis to site and operational development. Surgeons are able to own the majority share in the ASC so they maintain control, without having to do the time-consuming administrative work required to setup a surgery center. Orion has worked with many ASCs across the country resulting in profitability, high quality care, and improved efficiency every time. Over the last several years, Orion has gained valuable experience in developing neuro-spine surgery centers which, in combination with Orion's track record, have led to proven results. For more information, visit Orion Medical online or call (541) 431-0665.
Ortmann Healthcare Consultants. Ortmann Healthcare Consultants is a full-service healthcare consulting company based in Columbia, S.C., specializing in the development of both single- and multi-specialty ASCs. The company provides extensive consulting services for hospitals, physician groups and healthcare executives in the development and operation of ASC throughout the country. For more information, visit Ortmann online and check out its blog by clicking here.
Pacific Surgical Partners. Pacific Surgical Partners (PSP) was created to own and operate outpatient surgery centers exclusively in southern California, primarily in conjunction with physician partners. Its overarching objective is to provide outstanding operational management including
- facility operations
- financial management
- reimbursement, contracting
- billing/collecting
- information technology
PSP deploys a robust workflow automation system that integrates all functions from pre-certification to final collections that allows it to ensure the highest levels of quality and safety with the lowest possible costs. Its specialty is turnaround situations for physician owners. For more information, visit www.pacificsurgicalpartners.com
Physicians Endoscopy. PE develops and manages endoscopic ASC in partnership with practicing GI physicians and hospitals. PE currently partner with 175-plus physicians in Arizona, California, Florida, Indiana, Michigan, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas and Washington. The company's physician and hospital partners hold majority equity ownership and maintain all facets of local control, while PE holds a minority ownership position. It's 17 operating centers provide services to 135,000+ patients annually. The company has three additional centers under development. Its centers regularly deliver a greater-than-50 percent profit margin. Visit PE on the Web at www.endocenters.com, or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call him at (215) 589-9003.
Pinnacle III. PINNACLE III specializes in operational development, management, payor contracting, coding, billing, and collecting for ASCs. Whether you are a physician group, hospital, or hospital joint-venture, PINNACLE III can offer assistance to your single or multi-specialty ASC with your unique needs. PINNACLE III is a flexible company offering both equity and non-equity models as well as bundled or a la carte services. PINNACLE's offerings include Specialty Billing Solutions, a cost-effective alternative to in-house billing operations for ASCs and physician practices. For more information about Pinnacle III, or Specialty Billing Solutions, call Dan Connolly, vice president of development and payor contracting, at (877) 710-3047 or visit Pinnacle III online.
Practice Partners. Practice Partners in Healthcare takes great pride in the development, management and equity ownership with its physician and hospital partners. Practice Partners is a privately held, Birmingham, Ala.-based company recently capitalized by HealthCor Partners. Specializing in de novo and turn-around situations, Practice Partners' physician base encompasses a wide array of surgeons with an emphasis in orthopedics. The company model is physician-centric and focused on hands-on management and diverse resources to assure the finest clinical and fiscal outcomes. Employees are experienced and understand the need for expedience in all aspects of the industry. Let Practice Partners in Healthcare assist you in your next surgical center opportunity. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or visit Practice Partners online.
Prexus Health. Prexus Health is a 100 percent physician-owned company that specializes in the development and management of multi-specialty, physician-owned ASCs and small hospitals. Prexus follows a "campus model" of development, and it also assists with the development and operation of imaging centers, physical therapy services and anatomical pathology labs. About 75 percent of the company's business is "rescue" or "conversion" business, with the balance being "de novo" projects. Prexus charges a one-time development fee for each "de novo" project, and its ongoing management services cost is very competitive. The company's governance model relies on a local board of directors who employ an onsite administrator, so physician partners obtain local physician control, with a higher level of management expertise than they could employ themselves. For more information, call (513) 454-1414, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or visit the company Web site.
Regent Surgical Health. As buyers, developers and managers of outpatient surgery centers and physician-owned hospitals around the country, Regent Surgical Health is an experienced developer and specialist in turnaround situations. Partnering with Regent can result in almost immediate improvements in financial health. In addition to acquiring underperforming ASCs and physician-owned hospitals, the company also thrives on turning single-specialty ASCs into multi-specialty, larger entities. Regent believes that doctors need to own the majority interest in their facilities and to control their own destinies. As a result, Regent typically owns about 20 percent of the ASCs and 10 percent of the physician-owned hospitals in which it partners. Its principals invest their own capital and expertise in each facility, sharing risks side-by-side with surgeon partners. Regent employs a limited liability company business model, which places the control of the business in the hands of the physician members. You can learn more by visiting Regent Surgical Health online.
RMC MedStone Capital. RMC MedStone Capital is the new kid on the block with a long-standing history of exceptional performance. Combining the strength of several industry standards like Mike Lipomi, Tim Noakes and the Stanislaus Surgical Hospital of Modesto, Calif., with one of the leading real estate companies in Dallas, RM Crowe, has resulted in a very strong team. MedStone has strength in operations and management as well as the financial strength to make the transaction happen. In addition to fine tuning your operations, the MedStone team will restructure debt and seek out innovative financing solutions to your daily needs resulting in more efficient cash flow. You can see more information on MedStone at www.MedStoneCapital.com or call Mike directly at (209) 602-3298. If you are a surgery center or hospital looking for a corporate partner or interested in expanding or converting to a hospital, call RMC MedStone capital.
SpineMark. SpineMark partners with hospitals and physicians across the United States and globally to develop and operate comprehensive, evidence-based spine centers of excellence. Visit www.spinemark.com or call (858) 623-8412.
Surgical Care Affiliates. Surgical Care Affiliates is one of the nation's largest providers of specialty surgical services; through its affiliation with 18 health systems and more than 2,000 physician partners, it operates 128 surgical facilities across the country. Along with 6,000 teammates, Surgical Care Affiliates provides a broad array of specialty surgical services across 32 states. Learn more at www.scasurgery.com or call (800) 768-0094.
Surgery Consultants of America. Surgery Consultants of America (SCA) is a highly-regarded company offering complete ASC development and management services nationwide. SCA specializes in joint-ventured physician-hospital projects and offers equity and non-equity models. Their qualified team of consultants has more than 75 years combined experience in providing quality services with an emphasis on communication, a focus on details and a hands-on approach. Their goal is to maximize the center's profit potential by focusing on the financial and management aspects, as well as the regulatory and operational issues. For more information about SCA, visit www.surgecon.com.
Surgical Management Professionals. With a seasoned team of healthcare professionals, SMP specializes in the management and development of ASCs and surgical specialty hospitals. SMP is lead by chairman and interim CEO R. Blake Curd, MD, who is also a board member of Physician Hospitals of America as well as a state legislator in South Dakota. The company has the unique history of having been created by the Sioux Falls Surgery Center eight years ago and, as such, still has employees deeply involved in the clinical aspects of running a center on a day to day basis. In recent years projects have included joint ventures between hospitals and physicians in CON states as well as physician-only-owned facilities. Additionally, SMP has been involved in a number of turnaround projects as well as operational assessments for facilities. For more information, visit SMP's Web site.
Symbion. Headquartered in Nashville, Tenn., Symbion is a leading provider of high quality surgical services across many specialties. Led by one of the industry's most experienced management teams, the company was founded in 1996 to acquire, develop and operate surgical facilities in partnership with physicians, hospitals and health systems. Through continued capital investment and flexible partnership arrangements, Symbion's network has grown to include over 70 surgical facilities including 3 surgical hospitals and 5 centers under development across 26 states. In each of its locations, the company works to create highly efficient, quality focused environments designed around the needs of both patients and physicians. Visit Symbion on the Web for more information.
Titan Health Corp.. Titan is a nationwide surgery center development, acquisition and management company that partners with hospitals and physicians to develop successful, multi-specialty ASCs. It specializes in acquisition turnarounds, de novo projects and hospital JVs and is committed to physician majority ownership. Please visit Titan Health online to learn more about the company's ASC philosophy and current center partnerships. Or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , chief development officer, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call (916) 614-3600 for more information.
Texas Health Partners. Texas Health Partners is a healthcare development and management company that serves as a dedicated resource for the analysis, organizational development and operation of specialty healthcare services and hospital/physician joint-ventures. For more information, visit Texas Health Partners online or call (972) 392-9252.
United Surgical Partners. United Surgical Partners International was founded in 1998 by Don Steen and the investment firm, Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe, to pursue the ownership and management of ASCs in the United States and the ownership and operation of private surgical hospitals in Europe. Learn more about USPI at www.unitedsurgical.com or call (972) 713-3500.
Woodrum/Ambulatory Systems Development. Founded in 1986 by healthcare professional managers, Woodrum ASD has offices in Chicago, Dallas and Los Angeles. It is one of oldest continuing, national ASC companies in the U.S., having developed and managed ASCs in 46 states for over 20 years. Woodrum manages more than 20 ASCs nationwide for doctors and/or hospital/physician joint-ventures. Woodrum reorganizes, performs financial turnarounds and develops new ASCs. Its strength is in the "business of the business", growing ASC businesses with innovative programs and adding new surgeons.
Woodrum is a boutique firm that always has a senior partner working with each client. Each partner is complemented by a full-time team of professionals specializing in business office management, clinical and quality improvement/risk management, materials management, payer contracting, accreditation, Medicare certification and state licensure. Partners in the firm each have more than 20 years experience in the ASC field, as well as for-profit, hospital management. Woodrum has a superb track record with a national list of references. Please This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information or visit www.woodrumasd.com for articles we have published, sample projects and background of our partners and principals.
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Medical devices - Implants and expedited payment options
Implantable Provider Group. Implantable Provider Group (IPG) works with providers, facilities, manufacturers and commercial payors to fully manage all aspects of high-cost implantable medical devices. The company's Implantable Device Management solution simplifies the complex procurement, contracting and billing associated with these devices, thereby streamlining the process and normalizing costs for all parties, while also delivering many valuable ancillary capabilities. IPG focuses on large, fast-growth medical implant markets, such as cardiology, neurology and orthopedic implants. For more information about IPG, visit www.ipgsurgical.com or call Michael Jones at (866) 753-0046.
Medical devices - Reprocessed and refurbished
MediSISS. MediSISS is a third-party medical device reprocessing company, registered and inspected by the FDA, that serves both hospitals and freestanding ASCs. Visit www.medisiss.com or call (866) 866-7477 to learn more.
Mini C Sales. Mini C Sales specializes in providing pre-owned and refurbished FluoroScan, Xi-Scan and OEC Mini C-Arms at a fraction of the cost of new systems. Visit www.minicsales.com or call (800) 356-4000.
Northern Scientific. Northern Scientific specializes in high-end rebuilt surgical tables and surgical lighting systems, and also offer stainless instrument tables and surgical table accessories. Accessories include arm boards, pads/cushions, clamps, IV poles, leg holders, knee crutches, patient transfer devices, restraint straps and more. Visit www.northernscientific.com, e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call (800) 669-9568.
Medical laundry
ImageFIRST Healthcare Laundry Specialists.ImageFIRST Healthcare Laundry Specialists is a leading provider of laundry services for medical practices throughout the continental United States and Puerto Rico. Products include patient apparel, scrubs, lab coats, surgical gowns, bed & and bath, and more. ImageFIRST can help meet the needs of medical practices by providing quality products, inventory control, service, packaging and OSHA/BBP compliance. The company has 36 locations in the continental United States and Puerto Rico, and more in the planning stages. For more information, contact Michelle Loiederman, marketing coordinator, at (800) 932-7472 or visit www.imagefirstmedical.com.
MEDtegrity. The MEDtegrity Medical Laundry Network is a $500 million commercial laundry network comprised of some of the largest and most successful independent and family-owned laundries in the United States. The MEDtegrity network offers comprehensive, competitive linen management to national, regional and local surgery centers with consolidated billing and reporting. Contact David Potack at (888) 546-3650 or visit our web site at www.medtegrity.us.
Medication program management
Industrial Pharmacy Management. Industrial Pharmacy Management is a completely full-service in-office medication dispensing organization. It offers a world-class 5-way matching inventory management system, 99% client retention rate, and un-paralleled monthly management reports detailing your program's performance. It guarantees 100% compliance to all state and federal regulatory agencies. For more information about Industrial Pharmacy Management, contact Michael Drobot at (800) 803-7776 or visit its web site at www.ipmrx.com.
Outsourced medical implantable device management solutions
Access MediQuip. Access MediQuip is one of the largest and most experienced providers of outsourced implantable device management solutions to the healthcare industry. With more than a decade of experience, Access MediQuip can help eliminate the financial burdens and risks associated with implantable medical devices for surgery centers, hospitals and physician offices across the country. Access Mediquip assumes financial responsibility for implantable devices by purchasing them and obtaining reimbursement from payors – at no cost to the healthcare facility. For more information, call (877) 985-4850 or visit www.accessmediquip.com.
Patient financing options
CareCredit: Patient Payment Plans. CareCredit lets your patients pay their current bills in full immediately with the use of convenient monthly payments. Your center gets paid in two business days with no responsibility if the patient delays or defaults. This reduces risk and costs of carrying accounts receivable, increases cash flow, and eliminates outsourcing and resultant fees to outside billing and collection agencies. That's why more and more ASCs are offering CareCredit interest-free and low-interest extended patient payment plans. A division of GE, CareCredit is the nation's leading patient payment program. CareCredit is currently offered by over 80,000 practices and has been used by over 6 million patients. Don't wait for your facility fee -- get paid now and increase your cash flow with CareCredit. Call (800) 300-3046, ext. 4519, or visit www.carecredit.com for more information or to get started today.
Med-Care Solutions. Med-Care Solutions offers accounts receivable purchasing of lien-based accounts primarily for patients involved in vehicle accidents, working primarily with ASCs, hospitals, and diagnostic centers. For more information, visit www.medcaresolutions.us or call (702) 870-4013.
Patient satisfaction and benchmarking
CTQ Solutions. CTQ Solutions is a leading provider of healthcare satisfaction and benchmarking services. CTQ's EdgeSurvey™ provides ASC patient satisfaction targeting quality and process improvement initiatives, improving patient loyalty and meeting all industry accreditation requirements. EdgeSurvey™ can help improve patient response through innovative online technology while substantially reducing survey cost and time. Quality assurance and problem resolution modules come standard with EdgeSurvey™. Complementary CTQ portfolio products include physician, referring physician and employee surveying. CTQ is an approved HCAHPS® vendor and presently conducts national clinical benchmarking for the Physician Hospitals of America.
For more information visit www.ctqsolutions.com, or contact Paul Faraclas, CEO, at (877) 208-7605 x104 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Surgical Outcomes Information Exchange. Surgical Outcomes Information Exchange (SOIX) offers services to benchmark performance and outcomes for accreditation, risk management and quality patient care in surgery centers. Learn more about SOIX at www.soix.com or call (877) 602-0156.
Pharmaceutical waste management
PharmASC-e Consultants. PharmASC-e is a pharmaceutical waste management consulting company that works with facilities on regulatory compliance, cost control and staff satisfaction to ensure organizations are proper stewards of the environment. Learn more at www.pharmasc-e.com or call (877) 602-0156.
Quality
ASC Quality Collaboration. The ASC Quality Collaboration is a cooperative group of organizations and companies interested in ensuring that ASC quality data is measured and reported in a meaningful way and has taken an active role in developing quality measures for ASCs. For more information, visit www.ascquality.org or call Donna Slosburg, executive director, at (727) 867-0072.
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Real estate acquisition and real estate investment trusts (REITS)
McShane Medical Properties. McShane Medical Properties is an integrated design/build construction and real estate development firm offering comprehensive services for the healthcare industry. Established in 1984 and headquartered in Rosemont, Ill., the firm also operates regional offices in the southeast, southwest and western regions. McShane Medical's healthcare specialties include both construction and real estate services for medical office buildings, ambulatory surgery centers, specialty hospitals, critical access hospitals, diagnostic imaging centers and centers of excellence. Contact Mr. John Daly, vice president, healthcare, at 847-692-8616 or visit the firm's web site at www.mcshane.com for more information.
Montecito Medical. Montecito Medical is one of the nation's largest privately-held real estate companies specializing in the acquisition and development of hospitals, medical office buildings, surgery centers, long-term acute-care facilities and skilled nursing facilities. Learn more about Montecito at www.montecitomedical.com or call (805) 568-0862.
The Sanders Trust. The Sanders Trust owns, acquires and develops ASC buildings and medical office buildings nationwide. Owners of ASC "bricks and mortar" who sell their facilities and lease them back from The Sanders Trust benefit by eliminating debt guarantees and freeing capital from an illiquid investment while maintaining control over building management and operation.
Founded in 1997, The Sanders Trust is lead by a 20-year healthcare veteran, CEO Rance Sanders, and by the former Green Bay Packer and NFL Hall of Fame quarterback Bart Starr.
To learn more about how The Sanders Trust can improve your personal balance sheet, visit its Web site, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call him at (205) 298-0809 to discuss the sale of your ASC building or MOB.
Recruitment and search firms
Ambulatorysurgerycentercareers.com. This Web-based career board dedicated to the ASC industry was designed primarily for employers, recruiters and candidates to seek each other out at a single source location. For employers and recruiters it is a cost-effective way to post job opportunities and to search resumes. For candidates, both active and passive, it provides a site where they can post a confidential resume and learn about the new opportunities in the industry. For more information, visit www.ambulatorysurgerycentercareers.com.
B.E. Smith. B. E. Smith is a leading healthcare executive search and consulting firm, supporting ASCs across the nation. B. E. Smith helps healthcare organizations through their executive recruitment challenges by providing the best possible candidate for that position, whether on an interim or permanent basis. It is always looking for the opportunity to partner with professionals who are interested in growth opportunities and advancing their careers in new surroundings. Contact B. E. Smith today by calling (800) 397-2078 or visit them on the Web at www.besmith.com.
Kaye/Bassman International. Greg Zoch is a partner and managing director with Kaye/Bassman International, a 26-year-old executive search firm. Mr. Zoch specializes heavily in the ASC world. He has served many of the industry's largest players by finding top talent at the facility and corporate level. He's also helped build start-up and early-stage ASC companies by filling key positions, as well as individual physician-owned ASCs. Mr. Zoch has been an active FASA member for years and we invite you to speak with him should you have any urgent, critical or confidential staffing needs. You can This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call him at (972) 931-5242 x5290.
Manning Search Group. Roger Manning, Cathy Montgomery and their healthcare search consultant team offer middle management and executive search and recruitment with ASC-industry-specific focus. MSG has several national and regional ASC employers as clients covering free-standing ASCs, hospital-owned ASCs as well as specialty surgical hospital venues. The company's most common searches consist of business office managers, CFOs/controllers, administrators, clinical directors, managed care directors, VPs of development and multi-site management such as regional VPs. We have also been involved in C-suite placements. Functional areas include operations, clinical, finance, reimbursement, development and sales. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , call them at (636) 447-4900, or visit Manning Search Group online.
SpineSearch. SpineSearch provides recruitment and educational services for spine professionals; the founder, a nurse practitioner, brings almost a decade of experience in the industry to create a recruitment firm that meets the specific needs of the growing spine industry. Learn more today by calling (800) 733-1109 or visit www.spine-search.com.
The Spring Group. Joe Feldman brings over 35 years of healthcare experience to the recruiting industry. Primarily focused on the ambulatory surgery industry, he and his team work with both corporate, hospital-based and privately-owned centers throughout the United States. We assist our clients in uncovering leadership talent including but not limited to CEO's, CFO's, SVP's, regional directors, administrators and clinical directors. Joe is a member of the ASC Association and SGNA. The Spring Group offers contingency, partial retained and retained searches. You can reach Joe Feldman at (610) 358-5675 or email him at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Sleep apnea
Ion Healthcare. Ion Healthcare provides a turnkey solution for screening and management of patients with sleep apnea referred to your surgical center. Sleep apnea patients require special care, and Ion can help. The company's clinically proven quality program will provide your center everything needed to assess and manage risks of sleep apnea in patients referred to your center. You do not need to refer away sleep apnea patients. Ion's program provides free on-site clinical support; free sleep apnea screening; at-home diagnostic testing; comprehensive therapy and aftercare programs coordinated with the primary care physician; and a new source of ASC revenue. Contact an Ion Healthcare professional today at (804) 433-1717 or visit Ion Healthcare online to learn how you can partner with the market leader in peri-surgical sleep apnea patient management.
Surgical supply and equipment manufacturers
3M. 3M is a diversified technology company serving customers and communities with innovative products and services. Visit www.3m.com or call (888) 364-3577.
Acclarent. Acclarent is dedicated to developing innovative solutions for ENT specialists and their patients. The company's initial focus has been on achieving the goals of sinus surgery with novel, endoscopic, catheter-based tools known as Balloon Sinuplasty devices. The Sinus Balloon Catheter is gradually inflated to gently restructure the previously blocked nasal passage, maintaining the integrity of the sinus lining and restoring normal sinus drainage and function. Through its Balloon Sinuplasty technology and the associated Relieva product portfolio, Acclarent offers ENT patients alternatives to conventional endoscopic surgical approaches. FDA clearance was completed in 2005 and today, Balloon Sinuplasty technology is available in both the United States and many countries worldwide. For more information, call (877) 775-2789 or (650) 687-5888 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Alcon. Alcon is a research- and development-driven, global medical specialty company focused on eye care. It develops, manufactures and markets surgical equipment and devices, pharmaceutical eye drops and consumer vision care products to treat eye diseases and disorders. The company has the largest commitment to ophthalmic research and development of any company in the world. Offering the industry's most comprehensive portfolio of ophthalmic surgical products, Alcon leads the market by enabling surgeons to achieve the best possible outcomes for their patients. As an example, it provides the most advanced treatments for cataracts combined with the treatment of refractive disorders such as myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism. Learn more about Alcon.
AliMed. AliMed is a designer, manufacturer and distributor of healthcare products that works with hundreds of vendors to supply more than 70,000 products to healthcare facilities and businesses all over the world. Products of AliMed, which has been selling quality items for 35 years can be found in ASCs, ORs, diagnostic imaging, radiation, hospitals, rehabilitation, nursing homes and many other settings. AliMed's products offer a wide range of services from its "Freedom Clark Socket that holds both flat and round posts" to the "Custom Fit Aprons for Radiation Protection." To learn more, visit www.alimed.com or call (800) 225-2610.
Allen Medical Systems. The newest innovation from Allen Medical Systems, a Hill-Rom Company, is the Allen Spine System, which manages patient skin pressure during four-post spine surgery, supports various body types, and enables the surgeon to flex the patient's spine using the power of the OR table. Visit www.allenmedical.com or call (800) 433-5774.
Alpine Surgical Equipment. The reputation of the Alpine Surgical Equipment team is well known throughout the ASC industry: This team of professionals has worked on well over 750 surgery centers nationally, and has worked extensively with the industry's leading corporations, surgery center development, equipment planning and consulting firms. Alpine Surgical provides its clients with a wide array of both new and refurbished medical equipment for the entire ASC, including OR, pre- and post-op areas, by working closely with many of the leading medical equipment manufacturers and specialty refurbishing companies nationwide. Alpine Surgical's goal is to provide customers with exemplary service, great product knowledge, the best products on the market and pricing that fits each budget. For more information, contact Matt Sweitzer at 916-933-2863 or visit Alpine Surgical on the Web.
ARC Medical. ARC Medical, founded in 1990 by Hal Norris, provides ASCs and anesthesia, ICU, long term acute care and emergency areas of hospitals with products such as its ThermoFlo System, a hygroscopic condensing humidifier. For more information, visit www.arcmedical.com or call (800) 950-2721.
Aspen Medical Products. Aspen Medical Products is a leader in the development of innovative spinal bracing for post-trauma stabilization, pre-and-post surgical stabilization, pain management and long-term patient care. Aspen Medical Products offers multiple orthotic options that provide unsurpassed motion restriction, superior comfort and an economic advantage, encouraging better patient compliance. For more information, visit www.aspenmp.com or call (800) 295-2776.
AVEC Scientific Design. AVEC Scientific Design is the manufacturer and distributor of fluid management products for the OR, with products that include Black Hole suction devices and Quick Wick Floor Mats. For more information, visit www.avecscientific.com or call (800) 944-2525.
B. Braun. For 150 years, B. Braun has developed a rich heritage of knowledge and expertise for delivering innovative healthcare products, medical devices and programs designed to improve both patient and health-professional safety. From a small-town apothecary founded in Germany in 1839, B. Braun has grown into a global organization with over 30,000 professionals worldwide -- and remains committed to translating customer needs into products with unmatched quality, cost-effectiveness, environmental responsibility and superior technology and safety. Using its Sharing Expertise initiative as a driving philosophy, B. Braun collaborates with customers, partners and employees to develop innovative products, services and education programs. For more information, visit B. Braun online.
CONMED Corp.. CONMED specializes in arthroscopy, electrosurgery, endoscopy, endosurgery, imaging, integrated systems, patient care and powered instruments that are sold worldwide through its family of companies (CONMED & Linvatec). Headquartered in Utica, N.Y., the company's 2,500 employees manufacture an overwhelming majority of its products that are distributed worldwide from 11 manufacturing locations. Visit www.conmed.com.
Cybertech Medical. Cybertech is the brand name of orthotic products offered by Bio Cybernetics International. Its patented Mechanical Advantage products are the result of advanced technology that creates biomechanic support, patient comfort and compliance. All Cybertech orthotic products use the company's patented pulley system that enables patients to adjust the orthoses to provide support whether sitting, standing, walking, etc. This mechanical system can provide the wearer with more support than other common braces. Cybertech braces are medical products registered with the FDA as a "medical device." Learn more about Cybertech Medical at www.cybertechmedical.com or call (800) 220-4224. Visit
Cygnus Medical. Cygnus Medical specializes in products and services for the endoscopy suite, the operating room and the sterile processing department. Visit www.cygnusmedical.com or call (800) 990-7489.
Integra LifeSciences. Through the JARIT, MILTEX and LUXTEC companies, Integra LifeSciences offers German-crafted quality and cost-effective surgical instruments, sterilization containers and instrument repair and refurbishment services to meet the needs of every surgery center. As one of the world's largest supplier of surgical vision systems, Integra's fiber optic headlights and cameras address each surgeon's uncompromised lighting and visualization needs. You can learn more about Integra LifeSciences by visiting http://integra-ls.com/ or by e-mailing David W. Swanson, vice president of ASCs, at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Kimberly-Clark Health Care. See Kimberly-Clark Health Care for the latest in pain management and surgical site infection solutions, including its award-winning InteguSeal Microbial Sealant. Around the world, medical professionals turn to Kimberly-Clark for a wide portfolio of solutions that improve the health, hygiene and well-being of patients and staff. Caregivers depend on Kimberly-Clark for innovative surgical, infection prevention, digestive health and pain management products that aid medical professionals on the front lines of patient care. For more information, visit www.kchealthcare.com.
McKesson Medical-Surgical. McKesson Medical-Surgical, based in Richmond, Va., is a leading distributor of medical supplies and equipment to physician practices, surgery centers, home care and extended care facilities. McKesson helps manage the business of healthcare through advanced supply chain models, technology and software, and by offering comprehensive solutions to healthcare providers across the country. You can visit McKesson online at www.mckesson.com.
Medline Industries. Medline Industries is a manufacturer of medical supplies serving hospitals, nursing homes and home health agencies. Visit www.medline.com or call (800) 633-5463 to learn more.
MD Technologies. MD Technologies produces Environ-mate Series Suction Drain Systems as well as the PT20 Trap, a low-cost, specimen trap with screen and screw top.While most (~80 percent) fluid management cost is for canisters, compact, wall-mounted Environ-mate DM6000 Series units can help eliminate costs of both disposable canisters and waste disposal. Environ-mate units silently dispose of fluid from suction field directly to sewer, isolating staff from exposure. Environ-mate requires drains, installed during construction or remodeling. The low-cost single PT20 Trap can catch the smallest polyps. To learn more, call (800) 201-3060 or visit www.mdtechnologiesinc.com.
Medtronic. Medtronic develops and manufactures a wide range of products and therapies with emphasis on providing a complete continuum of care to diagnose, prevent and monitor chronic conditions. Visit www.medtronic.com or call (800) 328-2518 to learn more.
Miltex. Miltex, a business unit of Integra LifeSciences, is a leading provider of surgical and dental hand instruments to alternate-site facilities including physician and dental offices, and ambulatory surgery care facilities. Visit Miltex at www.miltex.com or call (800) 645-8000 to learn more.
PENTAX Medical Company. PENTAX is an industry leader offering detection and efficiency solutions for video and fiber endoscopy equipment and computer technology/imaging products for diagnostic, therapeutic and research applications in the GI, ENT and pulmonary fields. PENTAX offers a full range of endoscopes, accessories, carts, computer hardware and software platforms, video equipment and computer software for image and data management. Learn more at www.pentaxmedical.com or call (800) 431-5880.
Progressive Dynamics Medical. Progressive Dynamics Medical manufactures six different types of warming covers to meet various requirements for the operating and recovery rooms. Learn more at www.progressivedynamicsmedical.com or call (269) 781-4241.
SpineMatrix. SpineMatrix has developed the Lumbar Matrix Scan, the first and only physiological diagnostic procedure to produce an all-inclusive image of the lower back. The system measures paraspinal neuromuscular activity using a patented array of noninvasive electrodes and generates an easily interpreted image. With a Lumbar Matrix Scan, a physician can differentially diagnose low back pain by identifying disc, facet and muscle subgroups based on the innervations of those specific pain-generating structures. Visit www.spinematrix.com or call (330) 665-6780.
Spine Surgical Innovation. Spine Surgical Innovation designs and markets the Holmed Swivel Port System, which is designed for ease of use and intended for posterior or lateral lumbar surgery. Learn more at www.spinesurgicalinnovation.com or call (800) 350-8188.
Stryker Corp. Stryker is one of the largest players in the $28.6 billion worldwide orthopedic market and its products are in use by medical professionals in more than 120 countries. Visit www.stryker.com or call (269) 385-2600 to learn more.
TransMotion Medical. TMM designs, manufactures and distributes a line of specialty medical procedure chairs including the TMM3 Video Fluoroscopy Chair, TMM4 Multi-Purpose Treatment Chair and TMM5 Surgical Stretcher Chair. To learn more, visit www.transmotionmedical.com call (866) 860-8447.
Viscot Medical. Viscot Medical, a private, New Jersey-based, veteran-owned small business has provided disposable medical products since 1974. Highlights of its product line include sterile and non-sterile surgical skin markers; including the Pre-Surgical Skin Marker Mini which is used in correct-site marking in over 1,500 ASCs and hospitals globally. Other innovations include the Dual Tip Marker, which combines a smudge-free, waterproof medication label marker on one side and a surgical skin marker on the opposite end. Viscot also provides sterile and non-sterile medication labels and kits for compliance with the Joint Commission requirement for labeling medications on and off the sterile field, and male and female urinals, minor surgery drapes and towels. Viscot offers free print customization and color coding. For more information, visit www.viscot.com or call (800) 221-0658.
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Urology and cryoablation
Galil Medical. Galil Medical is leading a new era of minimally invasive cryotherapy solutions that enhance patient quality of life. Since its foundation, Galil Medical has dedicated extensive research toward increasing the ease of use and precision of cryotherapy and minimally invasive procedures in order for physicians to provide patients with rapid recovery times and a high quality of life.
Galil Medical's technology, adopted originally from military applications, involves freezing and ablating diseased tissue in a technique referred to as cryotherapy, also referred to as cryoablation and cryosurgery. The core technology is based on the Joule-Thomson effect (JT), in which compressed gas causes significant and fast temperature changes.
Learn more about Galil at www.galil-medical.com.
Valuation
HealthCare Appraisers. HealthCare Appraisers is a nationally recognized valuation and consulting firm providing services exclusively to the healthcare industry. Services include the following:
- Fair Market Value opinions for compensation and service arrangements (including but not limited to employment; on-call; medical directorships; collection guarantees; "per click" equipment leasing; billing under arrangements; and block leasing);
- Business Valuation (including but not limited to ASCs, hospitals, dialysis centers; home health, diagnostic and other treatment facilities, physician practices, and intangible assets);
- Consulting and Advisory Services; and
- Litigation Support
Please visit Healthcare Appraisers' Web site or call the Delray Beach, Fla., office at (561) 330-3488 or the Denver, Colo., office at (303) 688-0700.
Principle Valuation. Principle Valuation specializes in the valuation of all types of healthcare real estate including hospitals, independent-living communities, assisted living residences, skilled-nursing facilities, continuing-care retirement communities, medical office buildings, ASCs, pharmacies and rehabilitation facilities. Visit www.principlevaluation.com or call (312) 422-1010 to learn more.
VMG Health. VMG Health is recognized by leading healthcare providers as one of the most trusted valuation and transaction advisors in the United States. VMG's experience is unparalleled and their credentials are unmatched. Whether circumstances call for a comprehensive valuation, the sale or acquisition of a facility, or joint-venture development assistance, VMG Health offers a unique and in-depth understanding of the relationships, requirements and business issues that surround today's healthcare facilities. Along with performing hundreds of ASC valuations each year, VMG maintains the most comprehensive database on ASC financial benchmarking statistics. VMG's annual benchmarking study, the Intellimarker, provides decision makers with real information to measure and improve the value of their centers. For healthcare organizations seeking to grow, maximize profitability or form new relationships, having a partnership with financial experts who thoroughly understand the value drivers in today's healthcare industry is absolutely essential. For more information, visit VMG's Web site or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
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