1. 10 of the Largest Fraud & Abuse, Stark Act and Anti-Kickback Violation Settlements in 2010.

2. RAND Study: Dramatic Shortage of Anesthesiologists, Surplus of Nurse Anesthetists Projected by 2020.

3. Foundation Surgery Affiliates Partners With Four ASCs in Maryland and Louisiana. Learn more about Foundation Surgery Affiliates.

4. Understand Healthcare Reform's Impact on Your ASC! Just 5 Days Left for Early Registration Discounts to the 17th Annual Improving Profitability, and Business and Legal Issues for ASCs Conference (Oct. 2010, Chicago). Less Than 150 Spots Remain. Download the conference brochure and register today.

5. Arkansas Orthopedic Surgeon Sentenced to 10 Months in Prison for Fraud.

6. 3 Common Problems in Underperforming ASCs.

7. Massachusetts Lowers Surcharge on ASC Bills.

8. Free Webinar: Orthopedic Destination Centers - A Model for Future Success Under Healthcare Reform (Sept. 15, 1:00 CST. Space is limited so register today! View other upcoming free webinars by clicking here.

9. Job Opening: SourceMedical Seeks Business Analyst. Learn more about SourceMedical.

10. 15 ASC Industry Leaders to Know.

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1. Hear the best business speakers in the ASC industry at the the 17th Annual Improving Profitability, and Business and Legal Issues for ASCs Conference; Improve your ASC's profits immediately.

2. Early registration discounts end in 5 days.

3. Come hear Bobby Knight, Tucker Carlson and 123 more speakers.

4. Less than 150 registration spots remain.

1. Online. Register through our secure Web site.
2. Phone. Call (703) 836-5904 or (800) 417-2035.
3. E-mail. Contact registration@ascassociation.org.
4. Fax. Print the conference brochure (PDF), fill-out the registration on p. 7 and fax it to (703) 836-2090.

Here are just five of the best ASC business speakers:

1. Larry Taylor, CEO, Practice Partners in Healthcare

2. Caryl Serbin, President & Founder, Serbin Surgery Center Billing

3. Todd Mello, Principal & Founder, Healthcare Appraisers

4. Thomas S. Hall, Chairman, President & CEO, NovaMed

5. Robert Zasa, Founder, ASD Management

1. ASCOA:
blambert@ascoa.com; www.ascoa.com
2. ASD Management: joezasa@asdmanagement.com| bzasa@asdmanagement.com;
www.asdmanagement.com
3. Surgical Care Affiliates: joseph.clark@scasurgery.com; www.scasurgery.com
4. Serbin Surgery Center Billing: cas@surgecon.com; www.ascbilling.com
5. Surgical Notes: jeff@surgicalnotes.com; www.surgicalnotes.com
6. VMG Health: gregk@vmghealth.com| osullivan@vmghealth.com;
www.vmghealth.com
7. Meridian Surgical Partners: bbacon@meridiansurg.com| khancock@meridiansurg.com; www.meridiansurgicalpartners.com
8. HealthMark Partners: kspitler@healthmarkpartners.com;
www.healthmarkpartners.com
9. ProVation Medical: sean.benson@provationmedical.com; www.provationmedical.com
10. Anesthesia Healthcare Partners: timothy@ahphealthcare.com; www.ahphealthcare.com
11. Somnia Anesthesia Services: solutions@somniainc.com; www.somniaanesthesiaservices.com
12. Practice Partners in Healthcare: ltaylor@practicepartners.org; www.practicepartners.org
13. Blue Chip Surgical Center Partners: jleland@bluechipsurgical.com; www.bluechipsurgical.com
14. Access MediQuip: bcramer@accessmediquip.com;
www.accessmediquip.com
15. HealthCare Appraisers: tmello@healthcareappraisers.com;
www.healthcareappraisers.com
16. EVEIA HEALTH Consulting & Management:
nayak@eveia.com;
www.eveia.com
17. Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program: mshaver@hfap.org;
www.hfap.org
18. Surgical Management Professionals: tflickema@smpsd.org;
www.surgicalmanprof.com
19. SpineSearch:
nicola@spine-search.com; www.spine-search.com
20. Principle Valuation: dsf@principlevaluation.com; www.principlevaluation.com
21. Amerinet: evan.danis@amerinet-gpo.com; www.amerinet-gpo.com
22. MedHQ:
tjacobs@medhq.net;
www.medhq.net