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Subject: [Becker's ASC Review] Nov/Dec Issue Now Online: 14 Achievable Goals By Year's End | 10 Ways to Get Paid More for Procedures | 150 Physician Leaders in the ASC Industry | Call for Speakers: 10th Annual Ortho, Spine & Pain Mgmt ASC Conf
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Becker's ASC Review
ASCOA
Nov./Dec. Issue of Becker's ASC Review
Nov. 9, 2011

Download the Digital Edition of the Nov./Dec. Issue of Becker's ASC Review (pdf). Click Here

1. 14 Achievable Goals for ASCs By Year's End. Click Here  

 

2. 10 Ways to Get Paid More for ASC Procedures. Click Here  

 

3. 150 Physician Leaders in the ASC Industry. Click Here  

 

4. Call for Speakers: 10th Annual Orthopedic, Spine & Pain Management-Driven ASC Conference (June 14-16, 2012; Chicago) -- We are seeking the best and smartest orthopedic surgeons, spine surgeons and pain management physicians to join panels around specific subjects or to provide short clinical or business lectures (25-35 minutes). If you have a suggestion, please email  sbecker@beckershealthcare.com.  

5. Publisher's Letter. Click Here

6. Best Practices for ASCs in a Bad Economy: Q&A with Mike Lipomi at Surgical Management Professionals. Click Here  

 

7. 6 Reasons Why Independent Hospitals and ASCs Face Similar Challenges on a Different Scale. Click Here  

 

8. 7 Observations on the Future of Ophthalmic ASCs. Click Here  

 

9. Current and Future State of Pain Management: Q&A With Dr. Laxmaiah Manchikanti of the American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians. Click Here

10. Free Upcoming Webinar: "Electronic Health Records: Understanding the Opportunities for Your ASC" (Thurs., Dec. 1; 1:15-2:15 CST). Space is Limited; Reserve Your Spot Today!  Click Here 

11. Blue Shield of California Recommends Use of ASCs Over Hospitals. Click Here  

 

12. Adding a Total Joint Program to a Surgery Center: Q&A With John Brock of NorthStar Surgical Center. Click Here  

 

13. 10 Ways a Surgery Center's Budget Can Go Awry. Click Here   

14. Job Opening: Administrative Supervisor/Assistant. Able to work in a fast-paced environment and multitask with a wide range of functions, including handling confidential information properly and good in internal/external customer disputes in general. Send resume to barrysmithemployment@hotmail.com.

 

15. 50 Benchmarks on ASC Case Volume. Click Here  

 

16. Forming a Surgery Center State Association: Q&A With Todd Currier of Wyoming ASC Association. Click Here  

 

17. CMS Allows Unrestricted Same-Day Surgery for ASCs. Click Here  

 

18. How to Improve Patient, Physician and Employee Satisfaction at an ASC. Click Here  

 

19. 6 Thoughts on Private Equity Groups Investing in ASCs. Click Here  

 

20. FAQs About Outsourcing ASC Billing & Collections: Q&A With Caryl Serbin of SourceMedical. Click Here  

 

21. 20 Benchmarks for Large ASCs. Click Here  

 

22. 6 Steps to Build a Compensation Plan for ASC Employees. Click Here  

 

23. 125 of the Leading Gastroenterologists in America. Click Here  

24. Top 10 Gastroenterologic Procedures in Surgery Centers by Volume. Click Here  

 

25. Implementing an EHR at an ASC: 5 Thoughts From Robert Lamont of the Surgery Center of Central PA. Click Here  

 

26. 5 Ways ASCs Can Cut Costs. Click Here  

 

27. 10 Considerations for Providing Great Anesthesia in an ASC. Click Here  

 

28. Top 10 Compliance Findings Cited in Joint Commission Outpatient Surveys. Click Here  

 

29. 10 Steps to Hire an Outstanding Surgery Center Administrator. Click Here  


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14. 100 Best Places to Work - 2011    
27 Companies to Know

1. ASCOA:

blambert@ascoa.com | llambert@ascoa.com; 

www.ascoa.com   

2. Spacesaver

http://healthcare.spacesaver.com  

3. Medical Web Technologies 

www.mwtcorp.com/

4. ManageMyASC.com:

www.managemyasc.com

5. SourceMedical Revenue Cycle Solutions:

scott.stone@sourcemed.net |

caryl.serbin@sourcemed.net;

www.sourcemed.net

6. VMG Health:      

gregk@vmghealth.com | 
osullivan@vmghealth.com
www.vmghealth.com

7. Surgical Care Affiliates: 

brian.mathis@scasurgery.com;

www.scasurgery.com

8. ASD Management:    

joezasa@asdmanagement.com | bzasa@asdmanagement.com;     

www.asdmanagement.com

9. EVEIA:

nayak@eveia.com;  

www.eveia.com 

10. Meridian Surgical Partners:

bbacon@meridiansurg.com |

khancock@meridiansurg.com;

www.meridiansurgicalpartners.com 

11. Kaye/Bassman: 

www.kbic.com   

12. SurgicalNotes: 

jeff@surgicalnotes.com
www.surgicalnotes.com

13. HealthCare Appraisers:

tmello@healthcareappraisers.com

14. Surgery Partners: www.surgerypartners.com

15. SourceMedical:

marie.kennedy@sourcemed.net;

www.sourcemed.net

16. ASC Turnaround Group:  rob@murphyhealthcare.com;
www.murphyhealthcare.com    

17. ProVation Medical:

sean.benson@provationmedical.com;

www.provationmedical.com
18. Provista:
www.provistaco.com

19. Interventional Management Services:

kspitler@physiciancontrol.com;

www.physiciancontrol.com 

20. Laser Spine Institute:

www.laserspineinstitute.com 

21. Amerinet:    

evan.danis@amerinet-gpo.com;   www.amerinet-gpo.com 

22. Practice Partners in Healthcare:

ltaylor@practicepartners.org;

www.practicepartners.org
23. Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program:

mshaver@hfap.org;

www.hfap.org  
24. Pinnacle III:

sschwartz@pinnacleiii.com;

www.pinnacleiii.com 

25. Surgical Management Professionals:

mlipomi@smpsd.com;

www.smpsd.com 

26. McKesson Medical-Surgical:

www.mckesson.com  

37. Regent Surgical Health:

jdream@regentsurgicalhealth.com;

www.regentsurgicalhealth.com  

  

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