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Subject: CMS Actuaries Bolster ASCA's Argument on CPI-U | 3 Core ASC Benchmarks | 14 Pros & Cons of Outsourcing ASC Billing Dept. | 2 New Sessions Added -- Register Now for the June ASC Conf!
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News and Analysis

May 30, 2012

   

1. 14 Pros & Cons of Outsourcing ASC Billing Services. Click Here  

2. CMS Actuaries Bolster ASC Association's Argument Against CPI-U.
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3. 3 Core Benchmarks for Every Surgery Center. Click Here


4. 5 Things to Know About Acquiring an O-Arm for Spine ASCs.
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5. Two New Sessions Added--
10th Annual Orthopedic, Spine & Pain Management-Driven ASC Conference. Lou Sauer will conduct a swing session, "6 Common Errors Golfers Make," and Jason Ruchaber of HealthCare Appraisers will lead the session "Myth Behind the Multiple--Pricing ASC Shares." To register, fax registration to 888-678-5755, email your registration to registration@beckersasc.com or call 1-800-417-2035. Click here for the full brochure


6. Building a Physician-Hospital Joint Venture Overseas: 6 Points on Regent Surgical Health's Irish Partnership.
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7. Surgery Center of Mount Dora to Become Joint Venture With Leesburg Regional Medical Center.
 
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8. Medscape Report: 22 Statistics on Leading Payors by Dollars Collected & Patient Visits.
 Click Here   

9. Free Webinar: ASCs-Anatomy of an ASC Deal and a Discussion of Current Legal Issues. In this webinar Matt Searles of Merritt Healthcare and Scott Becker, JD, of McGuireWoods, will discuss the structure of an ASC partnership or acquisition as well as crucial legal issues impacting the industry. Tuesday, June 5, 12:00-1:00 PM CT. Click here to register

10. AAAHC Unveils Cheaper Accreditation Program for Small Surgery Centers. Click Here


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3. ASC Turnarounds: Ideas to Improve Performance & Benchmarking
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6. Anesthesia - sponsored by Somnia Anesthesia Services 
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23 Companies to Know

1. ASCOA:

info@ascoa.com;  

www.ascoa.com 

2. Experior:

www.experior.com

3. Medical Facilities Corporation:

www.medicalfacilitiescorp.ca 

4. Amkai:

www.amkai.com

5. ASD Management:

www.asdmanagement.com

6. SurgicalNotes:

info@surgicalnotes.com;

www.surgicalnotes.com 

7. ProVation Medical:

moreinformation@provationmedical.com;

www.provationmedical.com 

8. Provista:

www.provistaco.com  

9. VMG Health:

info@vmghealth.com;

www.vmghealth.com 

10. HealthCare Appraisers:

info@hcfmv.com;
www.healthcareappraisers.com
11. Blue Chip Surgical:
www.bluechipsurgical.com 

12. Surgical Care Affiliates: 

www.scasurgery.com 

13. Regent Surgical Health:

www.regentsurgicalhealth.com 

14. Meridian Surgical Partners:

www.meridiansurgicalpartners.com 

15. ASC Turnaround Group:  info@surgerycenters.com;
www.ascturnaroundgroup.com     

16. Surgical Management Professionals:

info@smpsd.com

www.smpsd.com 

17. Surgery Partners:

www.surgerypartners.com 

18. Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program:

www.hfap.org 

19. EVEIA:

info@eveia.com;  

www.eveia.com 

20. Interventional Management Services:

www.physiciancontrol.com 

21. Amerinet:    

info@amerinet-gpo.com;

www.amerinet-gpo.com 

22. Pinnacle III:

info@pinnacleiii.com;

www.pinnacleiii.com  

23. Ambulatory Alliances:

 www.ambulatoryalliances.com 

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