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Feb. 9, 2010

1. 10 Statistics and Facts About Ophthalmology and Ophthalmologists. 
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2. Payor Mix Analysis for Surgery Centers by Region. Click Here

3. Colorado Physicians Settle FTC Allegations of Price-Fixing Tactics. Click Here

4. Early registration discounts end March 1 for the Hospitals and Health Systems - Improving Profitability and Business and Legal Issues Conference (April 13-14, 2010; Chicago). Great speakers and great topics on hospital core profit issues. Register now and save $200. Learn more. Click Here

5. 50 of the Best Spine Specialists in America. Click Here

6. Five-Year Fix for Medicare Doctor Pay Cuts in Works. Click Here

7. One Week Left for Nominations: 50 Best Places to Work in Healthcare and 50 ASC Administrators to Know. Deadline for nominations is Feb. 15. If you would like to nominate an organization or administrator, e-mail Rob Kurtz (rob@beckersasc.com) or Scott Becker (sbecker@mcguirewoods.com).

8. State Suspends Procedures at Florida Endoscopy Center Due to Safety Violations. Click Here


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8th Annual Orthopedic, Spine and Pain Management-Driven ASC Conference: Improving Profitability and Business and Legal Issues (June 10-12, 2010; Chicago)

Register today for the 8th Annual Orthopedic, Spine and Pain Management-Driven ASC Conference: Improving Profitability and Business and Legal Issues (June 10-12, 2010; Chicago) by clicking here. This exclusive conference, sponsored by the Ambulatory Surgery Association, Ambulatory Surgery Foundation, Becker's ASC Review and Becker's Orthopedic & Spine Reivew, is focused on key business, financial, clinical and legal issues facing orthopedic, spine and pain management-driven ASCs. It brings together ASC business and strategy leaders to discuss how to improve your organization and its bottom line in these challenging but opportunity-filled times.

Here are just 5 of the 91 terrific sessions:

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

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

3. The Politics of Healthcare Reform - Ron Brownstein, Political Director, Atlantic Media Company

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

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

For more information about the program, please download the conference brochure (PDF), click here or call (703) 836-5904. There are four ways you can register:
  1. Online. Register through our secure Web site.
  2. Phone. Call (703) 836-5904 or (800) 417-2035.
  3. Fax. Print the conference brochure (PDF), fill-out the registration on p. 7 and fax it to (703) 836-2090.

Upcoming Events

8th Annual Orthopedic, Spine and Pain Management Driven ASC Conference
June 10-12, 2010
Chicago 

Hospitals and Health Systems Conference: Improving Profitability and Business and Legal Issues
April 13-14
Chicago

17th Annual Improving the Profitability and Business and Legal Issues ASC Conference
October 20-22, 2010
Chicago

For a complete list of upcoming events, click here.
 
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22 Companies to Know

1. ASCOA: blambert@ascoa.com; www.ascoa.com
2. Surgical Care Affiliates: joseph.clark@scasurgery.com; www.scasurgery.com
3. ProVation Medical: sean.benson@provationmedical.com; www.provationmedical.com
4. Surgical Notes: jeff@surgicalnotes.com; www.surgicalnotes.com
5. VMG Health: gregk@vmghealth.com | osullivan@vmghealth.com; www.vmghealth.com
6. Serbin Surgery Center Billing: cas@surgecon.com; www.ascbilling.com
7. Meridian Surgical Partners: bbacon@meridiansurg.com | khancock@meridiansurg.com; www.meridiansurgicalpartners.com
8. Somnia Anesthesia Services: solutions@somniainc.com; www.somniaanesthesiaservices.com
9. Practice Partners in Healthcare: ltaylor@practicepartners.org; www.practicepartners.org
10. Blue Chip Surgical Center Partners: jleland@bluechipsurgical.com; www.bluechipsurgical.com
11. Anesthesia Healthcare Partners: timothy@ahphealthcare.com; www.ahphealthcare.com
12. Access MediQuip: bcramer@accessmediquip.com;
www.accessmediquip.com
13. HealthCare Appraisers: tmello@healthcareappraisers.com;
www.healthcareappraisers.com

14. Ambulatory Systems Development: joezasa@asdmanagement.com | bzasa@asdmanagement.com;
www.woodrumasd.com

15. EVEIA HEALTH Consulting & Management:
nayak@eveia.com:
www.eveia.com
16. Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program: mshaver@hfap.org;
www.hfap.org
17. HealthMark Partners: kspitler@healthmarkpartners.com;
www.healthmarkpartners.com
18. Surgical Management Professionals: tflickema@smpsd.org;
www.surgicalmanprof.com

19. SpineSearch: nicola@spine-search.com; www.spine-search.com
20. Principle Valuation: dsf@principlevaluation.com; www.principlevaluation.com
21. Amerinet: evan.danis@amerinet-gpo.com; www.amerinet-gpo.com
22. MedHQ: rlacine@medhq.net; www.medhq.net
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