From: Scott Becker <scott@beckersasc.com>
Subject: [Becker's ASC Review] 10 ASCs Opened or Under Development by Hosps, Health Systems | 5 Steps to Move In-Network | Gynecologist Pays $750K to Settle False Claims Allegations | Less Than 100 Spots Remain for ASC June Conf - Reg Now!
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News & Analysis
May 13, 2011

1.
10 Surgery Centers Opened or Under Development by Hospitals and Health Systems. Click Here

2. 5 Steps Involved in Moving In-Network. Click Here

3. Less Than 100 Registration Spots Lefts for the 9th Annual Orthopedic, Spine and Pain Management-Driven ASC Conference - Improving Profitability and Business and Legal Issues (June 9-11, Chicago). Discounted hotel room block almost sold out so register Today!  Click Here
 

4. 
5 Things to Know About Ultrasound in OrthopedicsClick Here

5. AMA Issues Latest Revisions to CPT 2010 Book
. Click Here

6.
Gynecologist Dr. Latika Patel to Pay $750K to Settle False Claims Allegations. Click Here 

7.
Upcoming Free Webinar: Maximizing Reimbursement for ASCs with Caryl Serbin of SourceMedical Revenue Cycle Solutions (Wednesday, May 25, 1:15-2:15 CT). Register today! Click Here

8. Texas' University General Health System Acquires Interest in Surgery Center. Click Here

9.
New York ASC Fourth U.S. Surgical Facility to Purchase Femtosecond Laser for Cataract Surgery. Click Here

10. 4
 Tactics for Providers to Weather the Drug Shortage From Dr. John Dombrowski. Click Here


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Less Than 100 Registration Spots  Left! Hear keynote speakers including Legendary NFL Football Player and Coach Mike Ditka and learn practical guidance to boost your ASC's profitability immediately at the 9th Annual Orthopedic, Spine and Pain Management-Driven ASC Conference: Improving Profitability and Business and Legal Issues (June 9-11; Chicago). Registration spots are going fast so register today!  

Highlights include:


1. 101 sessions and 134 speakers, including 25 CEOs and 30 physician leaders as speakers, focused on immediately useful guidance for orthopedic, spine and pain management surgeons who own ambulatory surgical centers

2. Great keynote speakers including legendary NFL Coach Mike Ditka and Healthcare Futurist Joe Flower

3. Last year's event included 725 attendees and 65 exhibitors

4. Discounts when registering 2 or more attendees, and for ASC Association members and paid Becker's ASC Review subscribers

5. Here are just four of the more than 100 sessions:

A. Everything You Need to Know to Successfully Perform Spine Surgery in an ASC - Kenneth A. Pettine, MD, Founder, The Spine Institute and Loveland Surgery Center  


B.
Key Tips for Success - Orthopedics in ASCs - What Works and What Doesn't - Greg Deconciliis, Administrator, Boston Out-Patient Surgical Suites

 

C. Key Thoughts on Hand and Knee Surgery in ASCs - What Makes Sense Financially - David J. Raab, MD, President, Board of Managers, and Jeffrey L. Visotsky, MD, Member, Board of Managers, Illinois Sports Medicine & Orthopedic Surgery Center

 

D. 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


Learn more about the conference by clicking here.

Register online by clicking here. You can also call (703) 836-5904 or e-mail registration@ascassociation.org. To sponsor or exhibit at the conference, contact Jessica Cole at jessica@beckersasc.com.

http://www.beckersasc.com/conferences/june-2011-asc-conference.html
 
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24 Companies to Know

1. ProVation Medical:

sean.benson@provationmedical.com;

www.provationmedical.com

2. Surgical Care Affiliates:

john.puckett@scasurgery.com;  

www.scasurgery.com     

3. Provista: 

www.provistaco.com  

4. Surgical Notes:  jeff@surgicalnotes.com
www.surgicalnotes.com

5. ASCOA: 
blambert@ascoa.com;

www.ascoa.com  

6. EVEIA:

nayak@eveia.com;  

www.eveia.com

7. VMG Health: 
gregk@vmghealth.com | 
osullivan@vmghealth.com
www.vmghealth.com    

8. SourceMedical Revenue Cycle Solutions:

scott.stone@sourcemed.net | caryl.serbin@sourcemed.net;  

www.sourcemed.net
9. ASD Management:
joezasa@asdmanagement.com | bzasa@asdmanagement.com;   
www.asdmanagement.com

10. NovaMed:

www.novamed.com   

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

12. Laser Spine Institute:

www.laserspineinstitute.com 

13. Interventional Management Services:

kspitler@physiciancontrol.com;

www.physiciancontrol.com     

14. Meridian Surgical Partners:

bbacon@meridiansurg.com |

khancock@meridiansurg.com;

www.meridiansurgicalpartners.com
15. ASCs Inc.:
jonvick2@aol.com;
www.ascs-inc.com
16. Amerinet:   evan.danis@amerinet-gpo.com;   www.amerinet-gpo.com 

17. SourceMedical:

marie.kennedy@sourcemed.net;

www.sourcemed.net
18. Practice Partners in Healthcare:

ltaylor@practicepartners.org;

www.practicepartners.org
19. HealthCare Appraisers:

tmello@healthcareappraisers.com
20. Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program:

mshaver@hfap.org;

www.hfap.org 

21. Pinnacle III:

sschwartz@pinnacleiii.com;

www.pinnacleiii.com 

22. Surgical Management Professionals:

mlipomi@smpsd.com;

www.smpsd.com 

23. McKesson Medical-Surgical:

www.mckesson.com  

24. Regent Surgical Health:

jdream@regentsurgicalhealth.com;

www.regentsurgicalhealth.com  

 

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