1. 47 Concepts to Consider for ASCs. 

2. Operating Expense Analysis by Region for Surgery Centers Per Case. 

3. Speakers Sought for Three Topics -- Improving the Profitability of Orthopedic, Spine and Pain Management Driven ASCs (June 10-12, 2010, Chicago): We are seeking physician leader speakers for the following subjects -- 1. Clinical developments that will transform orthopedic surgery; 2. Hand surgery in ascs; and 3. Key thoughts on keeping an orthopedic-driven ASC profitable for the long-term: A physician leaders view. Please contact Scott Becker (sbecker@mcguirewoods.com). 

4. Basic Medicare Premiums Could Increase 15% in 2010.

5. Challenges Facing ASC Development in 2010 With Rob McCarville of Medical Consulting Group. 

6. Avoid Screening Colonoscopy Mistakes, by Paul Cadorette of mdStrategies.

7. Study Finds Endoscopist-Directed Propofol Sedation is Safe.

8. MediGain Named to Inc. Magazine's List of America's Fastest-Growing Private Companies.

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Mnet Collection Agency. Mnet Financial, the preferred collection agency service vendor to United Surgical Partners and Health Inventures, is a receivables management company offering cost effective ways to increase cash flow and reduce debt for professional services. Learn more about Mnet Financial.

VMG Health. VMG Health is recognized by leading healthcare providers as one of the most trusted valuation and transaction advisors in the United States. Learn more about VMG.

Access MediQuip. Access MediQuip is one of the largest and most experienced providers of outsourced implantable device management solutions to the healthcare industry. Learn more about Access MediQuip.

APIC. The Association for Professionals in Infection Control & Epidemiology has more than 12,000 members who have primary responsibility for infection prevention, control and epidemiology in healthcare settings around the globe. Learn more about APIC.

ASCOA. Since 1984, ASCOA's founders have helped physician-owners start and operate successful facilities; ASCOA currently owns and manages 34 facilities across the country with 14 others in development. Learn more about ASCOA.

SmartFund Medical. SmartFund Medical is a full service billing and collections company that specializes in ASC billing, coding, collections, patient payment programs, and funding accounts receivable. Learn more about SmartFund Medical.

SourceMedical. SourceMedical is the leading provider of outpatient information solutions and services, collectively serving ASCs and surgical hospitals. Learn more about SourceMedical.

Meridian Surgical Partners. Meridian aligns with physicians in the acquisition, development and management of multi-specialty ASCs and surgical facilities. Read more about Meridian.

Kaye/Bassman International. Greg Zoch, a partner and managing director with Kaye/Bassman International, has served many of the industry's largest players by finding top talent at the facility and corporate level; Mr. Zoch specializes heavily in the ASC world. Learn more about Kaye/Bassman.

ASC Billing Specialists. ASC Billing Specialists is a billing company dedicated to the needs of the ASC market, specializing in both out-of-network and in-network facilities. Learn more about ASC Billing Specialists.