1. ASCs File Class Action Suit Against UnitedHealth, Ingenix.

2. 8 Statistics About Surgery Center Case Volume. 

3. Dr. Thomas Wherry of Total Anesthesia and Health Inventures Discusses Anesthesia Trends in Surgery Centers. 

4. The October special issue of Becker's ASC Review will highlight 65 women to know in the ASC industry. It will also feature benchmarking and statistics. To learn more about the issue or to advertise, e-mail Jessica Cole (jessica@beckersasc.com) or call (800) 417-2035.

5. Readers Respond: Do you outsource anesthesia to a company, to a local group or do you handle it 100-percent internally, and why does this model work well for your ASC?

6. Don't Miss Dr. John Fitz of Surgery Center of Farmington Discuss "Key Thoughts on Improving the Profits of Ophthalmology in ASCs" at the 16th Annual Improving Profitability, and Business and Legal Issues for ASCs, from Oct. 8-10 in Chicago. Learn more.

7. Elizabeth Litten of Fox Rothschild Discusses How to Be Prepared for N.J. Codey Law Amendments' September 2009 Deadline.

9. WiFi in an ASC: Is It Safe?, by Marion K. Jenkins of QSE Technologies.

10. Amkai Announces 11 New Contracts. Partnership With Mavicor.

If you'd like more information about or an introduction to any of these companies, please e-mail Scott Becker.

McShane Medical Properties. McShane Medical Properties is an integrated design/build construction and real estate development firm offering comprehensive services for the healthcare industry. Read more about McShane.

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.

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.

ProVation Medical. ProVation Medical has created ProVation EHR, an electronic health record designed for busy, cost-conscious ASCs. Learn more about ProVation Medical.

Regent Surgical Health. As buyers, developers and managers of outpatient surgery centers and physician-owned hospitals around the country, Regent Surgical Health is an experienced developer and specialist in turnaround situations. Learn more about Regent.

Surgical Notes. Surgical Notes is a nationwide provider of medical transcription, coding and other related value-added information technology services for ASCs. Read more about Surgical Notes.

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

mdStrategies. mdStrategies is a full-service coding, auditing, and education company focused on the ASC market, providing full-time and as needed coding services, coding and reimbursement audits, as well as conducting coding seminars and webinars. Learn more about mdStrategies.

ASCs Inc. ASCs Inc. helps physician-owners of ASCs form strategic relationships with leading ASC management companies and hospitals, and also represents physician-owners of ASCs and medical office building real estate. Learn more about ASCs Inc.