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Becker's ASC Review
News and Analysis

October 5, 2012

    

1. 10 Strategic Questions to Ask for Long-Term ASC Success. Click Here

2. Outlook for Investment and M&A Activity in the ASC Sector: Roundtable Features Jason Cagle of USPI, Matt Searles of Merritt Healthcare & Todd Mello of HealthCare Appraisers at 19th Annual ASC Conference--Only 20 Spots Left, Register Today!
The 19th Annual ASC Conference, Oct. 25-27 in Chicago, includes 138 speakers and 92 sessions. Click here to learn more and register.

3. 5 Ways to Cut Anesthesia Costs in ASCs. Click Here

4. Free Webinar: Ownership Considerations for Health Systems Developing or Buying Ambulatory Surgery Centers.
Christian Ellison, Senior Vice President, Corporate Development at Health Inventures, will help health system executives understand the ownership alternatives available to them and the key considerations in selecting a model that meets their local needs. Tuesday, October 30, 1:15-2:15 CST. Click here to register  

5. CMS Issues Scheduled Quarterly Update for ASCs.
Click Here  

6. California Signs Legislation Allowing ASCs to Get Pharmacy Permits.
Click Here

7. ASCA: Pennsylvania Report Undervalues Ambulatory Surgery Centers.
Click Here

8.
What Keeps Spine Surgeons Up at Night? 7 Surgeons Respond.
 
9. Corona Summit Surgical Center Opens in California. Click Here
 
10. Solving ASC Supply Challenges, Cost Issues With Data-Driven Decision Making. Click Here


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23 Companies to Know

1. ASCOA:

info@ascoa.com;  

www.ascoa.com 

2. Experior:

www.experior.com

3. Medical Facilities Corporation:

www.medicalfacilitiescorp.ca 

4. Amkai:

www.amkai.com

5. ASD Management:

www.asdmanagement.com

6. SurgicalNotes:

info@surgicalnotes.com;

www.surgicalnotes.com 

7. ProVation Medical:

moreinformation@provationmedical.com;

www.provationmedical.com 

8. Provista:

www.provistaco.com  

9. VMG Health:

info@vmghealth.com;

www.vmghealth.com 

10. HealthCare Appraisers:

info@hcfmv.com;
www.healthcareappraisers.com
11. Blue Chip Surgical:
www.bluechipsurgical.com 

12. Surgical Care Affiliates: 

www.scasurgery.com 

13. Regent Surgical Health:

www.regentsurgicalhealth.com 

14. Meridian Surgical Partners:

www.meridiansurgicalpartners.com 

15. ASC Turnaround Group:  info@surgerycenters.com;
www.ascturnaroundgroup.com   

16. CollectRx:

www.collectrx.com

17. Surgical Management Professionals:

info@smpsd.com

www.smpsd.com 

18. Surgery Partners:

www.surgerypartners.com 

19. Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program:

www.hfap.org 

20. EVEIA:

info@eveia.com;  

www.eveia.com 

21. Interventional Management Services:

www.physiciancontrol.com 

22. Amerinet:    

info@amerinet-gpo.com;

www.amerinet-gpo.com 

23. Pinnacle III:

info@pinnacleiii.com;

www.pinnacleiii.com  

24. Ambulatory Alliances:

 www.ambulatoryalliances.com 

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