From: Scott Becker <scott@beckersasc.com>
Subject: 10 New Articles Added to Becker's ASC Review Channels: 7 Market Risk Factors Impacting an ASC's Value | Understanding the Needs of Next Generation ASC Physicians | Ways to Keep Your GI ASC Profitable |
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10 New Articles Added to Becker's ASC Review's Channels
May 14, 2010

1. 7 Market Risk Factors That Impact an ASC's Value (ASC and Hospital Valuations, Transactions and Finance Issues)Click Here

2. Understanding the Needs of the Next Generation of ASC Physicians: Q&A With Sarah Martin of Meridian Surgical Partners (ASC Turnarounds: Ideas to Improve Performance). Click Here

3. Ways to Keep Your GI ASC Profitable: Q&A With Catherine Sayers of Pinnacle III (GI and Endoscopy). Click Here

4. Register Now for the 8th Annual Orthopedic, Spine and Pain-Management Driven ASC Conference (June 10-12, 2010, Chicago). Hear from speakers including Tom Mallon, CEO, Regent Surgical Health; Bill Southwick, President & CEO, HealthMark Partners; and Kenny Spitler, SVP of Development,  HealthMark Parthers. Register today by clicking here.

5. Valuation Multiples Paid For Controlling and Minority Interests in Physician-Owned Hospitals
(ASC and Hospital Valuations, Transactions and Finance Issues). Click Here

6. Considerations for Pediatric Patients in ASCs: Q&A With Stephanie Stinson of Strictly Pediatrics (ASC Turnarounds: Ideas to Improve Performance). Click Here

7. CMS Increases Multiple Procedure Payment Reduction on Technical Component of Certain Diagnostic Imaging Procedures (Coding, Billing & Collections). Click Here

8. Propofol Manufacturer Ordered to Pay $365M in Nevada Hepatitis C Case, Plans Appeal (Anesthesia)Click Here

9. ASC Communications is seeking an entry-level sales associate. The candidate must be smart, achievement-oriented and client-focused. For more information or to apply, send a cover letter and resume to Scott Becker at sbecker@mcguirewoods.com or Jessica Cole at jessica@beckersasc.com.

10. CMS: Medicare Claims Must Be Submitted Within 12 Months of Date of Service (Coding, Billing & Collections)Click Here

11. Dr. Ian L. Taylor Named as New President of AGA (GI and Endoscopy)Click Here

12. ASA Joins 24 Surgical Societies in Urging Congress for SGR Reform (Anesthesia). 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)

Here are 5 of the 91 terrific sessions on the program agenda:

1.
A Step by Step Guide to Recruiting Orthopedic and Spine Surgeons - Chris Suscha, Vice President of Business Development, Meridian Surgical Partners

2.
A National View of Political Advocacy Efforts and ASCs - Andrew Hayek, CEO, Surgical Care Affiliates, and Chairman, ASC Coalition

3.
The Best Ideas for Orthopedic and Spine-Driven ASCs Now - Brent Lambert, MD, FACS, President & Co-Founder, Ambulatory Surgical Centers of America, Joseph Burkhardt, DO, Brookside Surgery Center, Kenny Hancock, President, Meridian Surgical Partners, James T. Caillouette, MD, Chairman, Newport Orthopedic Institute

4.
10 Keys to Improve Billing and Collections - Caryl Serbin, CEO, Serbin Surgical Center Billing

5.
Back to the Future - Hospital Employed Physicians, How Big Will This Be? - Les Jebson, Executive Director, University of Florida, Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine Institute

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.

 
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Channels
1. Becker's Hospital Review
2. Becker's Orthopedic & Spine Review
3. ASC Coding, Billing and Collections - sponsored by AdvantEdge Healthcare Solutions
4. ASC Turnarounds: Ideas to Improve Performance - sponsored by ASCOA
5. ASC and Hospital Valuations, Transactions and Finance Issues - sponsored by VMG Health
6. ASC Conferences - June 10-12 & Oct. 21-23
7. Anesthesia - sponsored by Somnia Anesthesia Services
8. Gastroenterology and Endoscopy
- sponsored by Physicians Endoscopy
9. Healthcare Reform
9. Stark Act & Antikickback Statute
11. Becker's Hospital Review / Becker's ASC Review Names 100 Best Places to Work
12. America's 30 Best Hospitals
28 Companies to Know
1. Siemens:
william.bromback@siemens.com
https://finance.siemens.com/financialservices/us/asc_landing_page/Pages/ASC.aspx
2. Spine Surgical Innovation:
czorn@spinesurgicalinnovation.com; www.spinesurgicalinnovation.com
3. Mnet Financial: dhamilton@mnetfinancial.com; www.mnetfinancial.com
4. Surgical Notes: jeff@surgicalnotes.com; www.surgicalnotes.com
5. VMG Health: gregk@vmghealth.com| osullivan@vmghealth.com; www.vmghealth.com
6. ASD Management: joezasa@asdmanagement.com| bzasa@asdmanagement.com;
www.woodrumasd.com

7. Kaye/Bassman:
gregz@kbic.com;
www.kbic.com

8. Serbin Surgery Center Billing: cas@surgecon.com; www.ascbilling.com
9. HealthMark Partners: kspitler@healthmarkpartners.com;
www.healthmarkpartners.com
10. Amkai: donald.fallati@amkai.com; www.amkai.com
11. ASCOA:
blambert@ascoa.com; www.ascoa.com
12. Surgical Care Affiliates: joseph.clark@scasurgery.com; www.scasurgery.com
13. ProVation Medical: sean.benson@provationmedical.com; www.provationmedical.com
14. Somnia Anesthesia Services: solutions@somniainc.com; www.somniaanesthesiaservices.com
15. Medtegrity:
edwestbury@medtegrity.us
www.medtegrity.us
16. Practice Partners in Healthcare:
ltaylor@practicepartners.org; www.practicepartners.org
17. Blue Chip Surgical Center Partners: jleland@bluechipsurgical.com; www.bluechipsurgical.com
18. Meridian Surgical Partners: bbacon@meridiansurg.com| khancock@meridiansurg.com; www.meridiansurgicalpartners.com
19. Anesthesia Healthcare Partners: timothy@ahphealthcare.com; www.ahphealthcare.com
20. Access MediQuip: bcramer@accessmediquip.com;
www.accessmediquip.com
21. HealthCare Appraisers: tmello@healthcareappraisers.com;
www.healthcareappraisers.com

22. EVEIA HEALTH Consulting & Management:
nayak@eveia.com
;
www.eveia.com

23. Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program: mshaver@hfap.org;
www.hfap.org
24. Surgical Management Professionals:
msturm@smpsd.com
;
www.surgicalmanprof.com

25. SpineSearch:
nicola@spine-search.com
; www.spine-search.com
26. Principle Valuation: dsf@principlevaluation.com; www.principlevaluation.com
27. Amerinet: evan.danis@amerinet-gpo.com; www.amerinet-gpo.com
28. MedHQ:
rlacine@medhq.net
;
www.medhq.net
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