From: Scott Becker <scott@beckersasc.com>
Subject: [Becker's ASC Review] Healthcare Reform: Brief Analysis of Impact on ASCs and Physician-Owned Hospitals / 5 ASC Practices That Yield Big Financial Benefits / Wayne Surgical Center Sues N.J. DOBI, Alleges $2K OON Cap is Illegal
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News & Analysis
March 25, 2010

1. Healthcare Reform: A Brief Analysis on How it Impacts ASCs and Physician-Owned Hospitals - 10 Observations. Click Here

2. 5 ASC Practices That Can Yield Big Financial Benefits. Click Here

3. Wayne Surgical Center Sues N.J. Division of Banking and Insurance, Alleges $2K OON ASC Cap is Illegal. Click Here

4. Come hear Healthcare Futurist Joe Flower (www.imaginewhatif.com) discussing the Changing Future of Healthcare in the United States and the potential impact of cost pressure on independent orthopedic and spine practice and a physician's choice of procedures to perform at the 8th Annual Orthopedic, Spine and Pain Management-Driven ASCs: Improving Profitability and Business and Legal Issues (June 10-12, 2010, Chicago). Register by clicking here.

5. Georgia Legislature Considering Surprise 1.45% Tax on ASC Revenue. Click Here

6. Maryland ASC Grows Revenue Through Focus on Collections, Reducing A/R and Costs. Click Here Thank you to Blue Chip Surgical Center Partners for arranging this story.

7. Statistics About Anesthesiologists' Compensation and Employment. Click Here

8. Medical Facilities Corp. is seeking acquisition opportunities valued at $30-$100 million. MFC prefers an ASC management platform with equity in diversified facilities. For more information, please contact Larry Teuber at lteuber@bhsc.com.

9. AdvantEdge Healthcare Solutions Acquires AHP Billing Services. Click Here Learn more about AdvantEdge.

10. Ohio Gastroenterologist Pushes for Required Coverage of Colon Cancer Screening. Click Here


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24 Companies to Know
1. Kaye/Bassman: gregz@kbic.com; www.kbic.com
2. ASCOA: blambert@ascoa.com; www.ascoa.com
3. Serbin Surgery Center Billing: cas@surgecon.com; www.ascbilling.com
4. Surgical Notes: jeff@surgicalnotes.com; www.surgicalnotes.com
5. Surgical Care Affiliates: joseph.clark@scasurgery.com; www.scasurgery.com
6. ProVation Medical: sean.benson@provationmedical.com; www.provationmedical.com
7. VMG Health: gregk@vmghealth.com | osullivan@vmghealth.com; www.vmghealth.com
8. Ambulatory Systems Development: joezasa@asdmanagement.com | bzasa@asdmanagement.com;
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9. Amkai: donald.fallati@amkai.com; www.amkai.com
10. Somnia Anesthesia Services: solutions@somniainc.com; www.somniaanesthesiaservices.com
11. Practice Partners in Healthcare: ltaylor@practicepartners.org; www.practicepartners.org
12. Blue Chip Surgical Center Partners: jleland@bluechipsurgical.com; www.bluechipsurgical.com
13. Meridian Surgical Partners: bbacon@meridiansurg.com | khancock@meridiansurg.com; www.meridiansurgicalpartners.com
14. Anesthesia Healthcare Partners: timothy@ahphealthcare.com; www.ahphealthcare.com
15. Access MediQuip: bcramer@accessmediquip.com;
www.accessmediquip.com
16. HealthCare Appraisers: tmello@healthcareappraisers.com;
www.healthcareappraisers.com

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

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