From: Scott Becker <scott@beckersasc.com>
Subject: [Becker's ASC Review] NJ Bill Would Criminalize Waiver of Co-Pays, Deductibles | How Physicians Influence an ASC's Value | Health Reform's Impact on ASCs |
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Becker's ASC Review
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News & Analysis
May 25, 2010

1. Proposed N.J. Bill Would Criminalize the Waiver of Co-Payments and Deductibles. Click Here

2. Physician Characteristics That Influence an ASC's Value
(featuring data from VMG Health). Click Here

3. Health Reform's Impact on ASCs: Commentary From Marian Lowe of ASCAC. Click Here

4. Less Than 80 Spots Remain for the 8th Annual Orthopedic, Spine and Pain Management-Driven ASC Conference. Learn about "Improving ASC Performance Through Innovative Governance Techniques" With Drs. Michael Grant and David Myers of the Center for Ambulatory Surgery and Ravi Chopra, CEO of The C/N Group. To register and learn more, Click Here.

Conference Presentations are Now Available for Download: Click here and find the sessions listed directly below the brochure image.

5. Top 10 States With More Surgery Centers Than Hospitals.
Click Here

6. 4 Approaches to Effective ASC-Anesthesiologist Relationships. Click Here

7. 2010 Medicare Payments for 12 Spine Procedures. Click Here

8. 3 Ways to Help Keep Gastroenterology in ASCs Profitable and Efficient. Click Here

9. Proper Coding Guidelines for Use of Aqueous Shunts for Glaucoma. Click Here

10. Freeman Surgical Center in Missouri Set to Open. 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 5 great sessions focused on recruiting physicians and patients to your ASC:

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

2.
Marketing Your ASC and Attracting Patients and Physicians - Mike Lipomi, President, RMC Medstone Capital

3.
Recruiting and Syndication of Orthopedic, Pain Management and Spine Physicians - Updates, Challenges and Strategies - Kenny Spitler, Senior Vice President of Development, HealthMark Partners

4.
Creating a Spine Center in a Small Community - Daniel Tomes, MD

5.
Recruiting Great Doctors - 5 Key Concepts from an Industry Vetran - Robert Zasa, Partner,
ASD Management


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

18. EVEIA HEALTH Consulting & Management:
nayak@eveia.com;
www.eveia.com
19. Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program: mshaver@hfap.org;
www.hfap.org
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:
tjacobs@medhq.net;
www.medhq.net
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