| 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) . 
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) . 
3. Ways to Keep Your GI ASC Profitable:
Q&A With Catherine Sayers of Pinnacle III (GI and
Endoscopy) . 
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) . 
6. Considerations for Pediatric
Patients in ASCs: Q&A With Stephanie Stinson of Strictly Pediatrics (ASC
Turnarounds: Ideas to
Improve Performance) . 7. CMS Increases Multiple Procedure Payment Reduction on Technical Component of Certain Diagnostic Imaging Procedures (Coding,
Billing & Collections) .  8. Propofol Manufacturer Ordered to Pay
$365M in Nevada Hepatitis C Case, Plans Appeal (Anesthesia) . 
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) .
11. Dr. Ian L. Taylor Named as New President of AGA (GI and Endoscopy) . 
12. ASA Joins 24 Surgical Societies in Urging Congress for SGR Reform (Anesthesia) . 
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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:
Phone. Call (703) 836-5904 or (800) 417-2035. Fax. Print the conference brochure (PDF),
fill-out the registration on p. 7 and fax it to (703) 836-2090.
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