1. 17 Key Legal Issues of 2009 — A summary of 17 key legal issues for surgery centers in 2009.
2. 15 Medicare/Medicaid Anti-Kickback and Fraud and Abuse Statute Cases Making Headlines in 2009 — A list of 15 anti-kickback and fraud and abuse cases and investigations that have made headlines in 2009. The cases involve providers, device companies and payors.
3. 20 Surgery Center Administrators to Know — A list of 20 surgery center administrators across the country and information about the surgery centers they oversee.
4. 10 Shoulder Specialists to Know — A list of 15 orthopedic and sports medicine physicians specializing in shoulder surgery.
5. 7 Best Practices for Maximizing the Efficiency of Pain Management in Your ASC — Amy Mowles, president and CEO of Mowles Medical Practice Management, discusses 7 best practices for improving the efficiency of pain management services at surgery centers.
6. 4 Statistics on Physician Compensation — A round-up of statistics on the growth and compensation of physicians.
7. 10 Questions and Answers About Measuring Your Accounts Receivable — Caryl Serbin, president and founder of Surgery Consultants of America and Serbin Surgery Center Billing, answers 10 frequently asked questions about accounts receivable.
8. Stronger Bonds Through Joint Ventures: The Hospital Perspective — Ken Flickinger, CFO of the Chester County Hospital in West Chester, Pa., discusses best practices for hospital/surgery center joint ventures.
9. The Stimulus Package – Don’t Wait Too Long — Marion Jenkins, PhD, discusses the importance of investing in healthcare IT systems before stimulus funds run out.
10. The Outpatient Evolution in Spine Surgery: 7 Critical Focus Areas for a Smooth Transition — Richard Roski, MD, chief medical officer at Blue Chip Surgical Center Partners, discusses seven critical steps for transitioning spine surgery to the outpatient setting.
