Download the July/August Issue of Becker's ASC Review (pdf).

1. 7 Considerations For An Out-of-Network Surgery Center Moving In-Network.
 
2. Call Coverage Payments: Trends, Regulations, Statistics and Valuation Considerations.
 
3. The 'Co-Managed' Hospital-Owned ASC: An Alternative Partnership Model.
 
4. Publisher's Letter: A Review of 100 Anti-Kickback and Self-Referral Settlements and Cases; The Erosion of Independent Medical Practice; Outpatient Trends - Six Key Issues; 10 Legal Issues Facing ASCs; Bobby Knight, Tucker Carlson, Lt. Colonel Bruce Bright and 95 Other Speakers; Co-Management Agreements; Anesthesia Models under Attack; Streamlining Spans and Layers.

5. Hear from physician leaders like Dr. Richard Wohns of Neospine and South Shore Surgery discussing "Keys to Great Success with Outpatient Spine" and Dr. Robin Fowler discussing "Building Outstanding and Profitable Pain Management Programs" at the 17th Annual Improving Profitability, and Business and Legal Issues for ASCs Conference (Oct. 2010, Chicago). Download the conference brochure and exhibitor prospectus today.

6. 8 Statistics About Orthopedic Surgeon Compensation.
 
7. 8 Statistics About Ophthalmologist Compensation.
 
8. 6 Statistics About Gastroenterologist Compensation.
 
9. 8 Statistics About Urologist Compensation.
 
10. 15 Statistics About General Surgeons' Compensation.
 
11. 15 Statistics About Anesthesiologist Compensation.
 
12. 3 Key Factors Affecting ASC Administrator Compensation.

13. Pain Centers of Minnesota-Mankato Seeks Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner.

14. 5 Ways to Reduce Costs and Bring New Business to a Surgery Center.
 
15. 5 ASC Practices That Can Yield Big Financial Benefits.
 
16. Health Reform's Impact on ASCs: Commentary From Marian Lowe of ASCAC.
 
17. 49 ASC Management & Development Company CEOs to Know.
 
18. 6 Physician Risk Factors That Impact an ASC's Value.
 
19. 4 Current Trends Driving the Value of ASCs.
 
20. 4 Facility Risk Factors That Impact an ASC's Value.
 
21. Michelle Steele of Eastside Endoscopy Shares Advice for GI ASC Administrators.
 
22. 3 Tips for Coding Orthopedics Procedures in Surgery Centers.
 
23. 6 Areas of Focus for Collecting Full Payment: Critical Steps to Take Prior to Billing.
 
24. Are Hidden Costs Hurting You? A Regional Anesthesia Approach to Reduce Complications and Cost at ASCs.

View these stories and download the entire July/August issue.

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Register today for the 17th Annual Improving Profitability, and Business and Legal Issues for ASCs Conference (Oct. 21-23, 2010; Chicago) by clicking here. This exclusive conference, sponsored by the Ambulatory Surgery Association, Ambulatory Surgery Foundation and Becker's ASC Review, is focused on key business, financial, clinical and legal issues facing ASCs. It brings together ASC business and strategy leaders to discuss how to improve your organization and its bottom line in these challenging but opportunity-filled times.

1. Healthcare Reform and Its Impact on ASCs - Brent W. Lambert, MD, FACS, Principal & Founder, Ambulatory Surgical Centers of America, Tom Mallon, CEO & Founder, Regent Surgical Health, Marian Lowe, Partner, Strategic Health Care, Moderated and Led by David Shapiro, MD, Director of Medical Affairs, AMSURG

2. Developing a Strategy for your ASC in Challenging Times - Larry Taylor, President & CEO, Practice Partners in Healthcare, Kenny Hancock, President & Chief Development Officer, Meridian Surgical Partners, Joseph Zasa, JD, Partner, ASD Management, William G. Southwick, President & CEO, Healthmark Partners, Inc.

3. The Best Ideas to Immediately Improve the Profitability of Your ASC - Thomas S. Hall, Chairman, President & CEO, NovaMed, I. Naya Kehayes, MPH, Managing Principal & CEO, Eveia Health Consulting & Management, Jeff Leland, CEO, Blue Chip Surgical Center Partners, Caryl Serbin, RN BSN LHRM, President & Founder, Serbin Surgery Center Billing

4. 10 Statistics Your ASC Should Review Each Day, Week, and Month and What to do About Them - Brian Brown, Regional Vice President, Operations, Meridian Surgical Partners, and Reed Simmons, Administrator, Treasure Coast Center for Surgery

5. 5 Steps to Have Your ASC Maximize its Profits - Chris Bishop, SVP, Acquisitions & Business Development, Blue Chip Surgical Center Partners

1. Online. Register through our secure Web site.
2. Phone. Call (703) 836-5904 or (800) 417-2035.
3. E-mail. Contact registration@ascassociation.org.
4. Fax. Print the conference brochure (PDF), fill-out the registration on p. 7 and fax it to (703) 836-2090.

1. Anesthesia Healthcare Partners: timothy@ahphealthcare.com; www.ahphealthcare.com
2. ASCOA:
blambert@ascoa.com; www.ascoa.com
3. Serbin Surgery Center Billing: cas@surgecon.com; www.ascbilling.com
4. ProVation Medical: sean.benson@provationmedical.com; www.provationmedical.com
5. ASD Management: joezasa@asdmanagement.com| bzasa@asdmanagement.com;
www.asdmanagement.com
6. VMG Health: gregk@vmghealth.com| osullivan@vmghealth.com;
www.vmghealth.com
7. Surgical Notes: jeff@surgicalnotes.com; www.surgicalnotes.com
8. Surgical Care Affiliates: joseph.clark@scasurgery.com; www.scasurgery.com
9. Meridian Surgical Partners: bbacon@meridiansurg.com| khancock@meridiansurg.com; www.meridiansurgicalpartners.com
10. HealthMark Partners: kspitler@healthmarkpartners.com;
www.healthmarkpartners.com
11. Somnia Anesthesia Services: solutions@somniainc.com; www.somniaanesthesiaservices.com
12. Practice Partners in Healthcare: ltaylor@practicepartners.org; www.practicepartners.org
13. Blue Chip Surgical Center Partners: jleland@bluechipsurgical.com; www.bluechipsurgical.com
14. Access MediQuip: bcramer@accessmediquip.com;
www.accessmediquip.com
15. HealthCare Appraisers: tmello@healthcareappraisers.com;
www.healthcareappraisers.com
16. EVEIA HEALTH Consulting & Management:
nayak@eveia.com;
www.eveia.com
17. Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program: mshaver@hfap.org;
www.hfap.org
18. Surgical Management Professionals: tflickema@smpsd.org;
www.surgicalmanprof.com
19. SpineSearch:
nicola@spine-search.com; www.spine-search.com
20. Principle Valuation: dsf@principlevaluation.com; www.principlevaluation.com
21. Amerinet: evan.danis@amerinet-gpo.com; www.amerinet-gpo.com
22. MedHQ:
tjacobs@medhq.net;
www.medhq.net