1. 5 Ways ASCs Lose Money.  Features insight from Dr. Brent Lambert and Luke Lambert of ASCOA. Learn more about ASCOA.

2. Louisiana Orthopedic Surgeon Sentenced for Healthcare Fraud.

3. ASC Industry Responds to JAMA Study on Infection Control.

4. Now Available: Conference Brochure and Exhibitor Prospectus for 17th Annual Improving Profitability, and Business and Legal Issues for ASCs (Oct. 2010, Chicago).

5. Banking Meltdown Sets New Limits on Accessing Capital for ASC Development, by James Cobb of Orion Medical Services. Learn more about Orion Medical Services.

6. 3 Successful Managed Care Contract Negotiation Tactics (and One to Avoid). Features insight from Kevin Dowdy of Meridian Surgical Partners. Learn more about Meridian Surgical Partners.

7. Job Openings: Reimbursement Analyst and Contract Negotiator with Eveia Health Consulting & Management. Click each title to learn more and apply.

8. Virginia Hospital Pushes for Denial of Surgery Center CON.

9. HMA Joining Lawsuit Over Ownership of Mississippi Surgery Center.

10. Surgical Notes Purchases Building to Headquarter Coding Services.

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