From: Scott Becker <scott@beckersasc.com>
Subject: [Becker's ASC Review] Phys-Owned Device Cos: New Warning Bell is Rung | Chicago ASCs Searched, Surgeons Subpoenaed in Probe of ASC Owner | New Session on ACOs Added; Early Reg Dscts End 5/1: Reg Today for 9th Ortho, Spine & Pain ASC Conf
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Becker's ASC Review
ASCOA
News & Analysis
April 13, 2011

1. Physician-Owned Device Companies: A New Warning Bell is Rung. Click Here         

2. Chicago Surgery Centers Searched, Surgeons Subpoenaed in Probe of ASC Owner, Political Fund-Raiser. Click Here
 

3. New Session on ACOs has Been Added to the 9th Annual Orthopedic, Spine and Pain Management-Driven ASC Conference - Improving Profitability and Business and Legal Issues (June 9-11, Chicago). Early registration discounts end May 1 so register today!  Click Here We are also seeking outstanding speakers on ancillary income opportunities for each orthopedics, spine and pain physicians. If you have a suggestion, please e-mail Scott Becker at sbecker@mcguirewoods.com.

4. 4 Initial Thoughts on the Relationship Between Surgery Centers and ACOs. Click Here

5. Florida Orthopedic Group Sues Osler Medical for Failing to Recognize Agreement Termination. Click Here

6. 22-Count Indictment Accuses Texas Oral Surgeon of Conspiracy, Medicaid Fraud. Click Here

7. 5 Ways an Ambulatory Surgery Center's Size Impacts its Business. Click Here

8. 2 Free Upcoming Webinars: 1) Impact of Regional Anesthesia on Quality, Cost and Satisfaction - Minor Changes, Immediate Impact (4/26). Register by clicking here. 2) EHR in the ASC: How to Drive Cost Savings With Point-of-Care Charting (4/27). Register by clicking here.

9. 2011 Musculoskeletal Coding Update. Click Here
Written by By Rosalind Richmond of GENASCIS.

10. Endo Pharmaceuticals' Purchase of Pelvic Firm Shows Quest to Diversify. Click Here


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Hear keynote speakers including Legendary NFL Football Player and Coach Mike Ditka and Healthcare Futurist Joe Flower, and learn practical guidance to boost your ASC's profitability immediately at the 9th Annual Orthopedic, Spine and Pain Management-Driven ASC Conference: Improving Profitability and Business and Legal Issues (June 9-11; Chicago). Registration spots are going fast so register today! 95 percent of exhibits sold out.  

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3. Last year's event included 725 attendees and 65 exhibitors

4. Register before May 1 and save $100; additional discounts when registering 2 or more attendees, and for ASC Association members and paid Becker's ASC Review subscribers

5. Here are just four of the more than 100 sessions:

A. Pain Management, The Best Practices in Office and ASCs - Nameer R. Haider, MD, Spinal & Skeletal Pain Medicine  


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How to Determine When to go In Network vs. Out of Network - Thomas J. Bombardier, MD, FACS, Principal & Founder, ASCOA      

 

C. Establishing and Operating Successfully in a Small Market - Joseph Zasa, JD, Partner, ASD Management, and TK Miller, MD, Associate Professor, Dept. of Surgery, VTC School of Medicine, Medical Director,
Roanoke Ambulatory Surgery Center, Carilion Clinic Orthopaedics/Sports Medicine     

 

D. Business Planning for Orthopedic and Spine-Driven Centers - Jeff Leland, CEO, Blue Chip Surgical Center Partners


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24 Companies to Know

1. ASCOA:
blambert@ascoa.com;

2. SourceMedical Revenue Cycle Solutions:

scott.stone@sourcemed.net | caryl.serbin@sourcemed.net 

www.sourcemed.net

3. VMG Health:
gregk@vmghealth.com |
osullivan@vmghealth.com;
www.vmghealth.com    

4. Surgical Notes:
jeff@surgicalnotes.com;
www.surgicalnotes.com   

5. NovaMed:

www.novamed.com    

6. ASD Management: joezasa@asdmanagement.com | bzasa@asdmanagement.com;   

www.asdmanagement.com

7. Surgical Care Affiliates:

john.puckett@scasurgery.com; 

www.scasurgery.com     

8. ASC Turnaround Group:  rob@murphyhealthcare.com;
www.murphyhealthcare.com  

9. ProVation Medical:

sean.benson@provationmedical.com;

www.provationmedical.com

10. Laser Spine Institute:

www.laserspineinstitute.com 

11. Interventional Management Services:

kspitler@physiciancontrol.com;

www.physiciancontrol.com     

12. Meridian Surgical Partners:

bbacon@meridiansurg.com |

khancock@meridiansurg.com;

www.meridiansurgicalpartners.com
13. ASCs Inc.:
jonvick2@aol.com;
www.ascs-inc.com
14. Amerinet:   evan.danis@amerinet-gpo.com;   www.amerinet-gpo.com 

15. SourceMedical:

marie.kennedy@sourcemed.net;

www.sourcemed.net
16. Practice Partners in Healthcare:

ltaylor@practicepartners.org;

www.practicepartners.org
17. Cygnus Medical:
www.cygnusmedical.com
18. HealthCare Appraisers:

tmello@healthcareappraisers.com
19. Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program:

mshaver@hfap.org;

www.hfap.org 

20. Pinnacle III:

sschwartz@pinnacleiii.com;

www.pinnacleiii.com 

21. Surgical Management Professionals:

mlipomi@smpsd.com;

www.smpsd.com 

22. McKesson Medical-Surgical:

www.mckesson.com 

23. Physicians Capital Investments:

www.physcap.com 

24. Regent Surgical Health:

jdream@regentsurgicalhealth.com;

www.regentsurgicalhealth.com  

 

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