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his issue of Becker's ASC Review features the most significant news in the ASC industry as well as insights and
expertise on key trends to watch. e issue also highlights 32 supply chain companies for ASC leaders to know
as well as 16 ASCs that publish prices online. Finally, the issue dives deep into total joints, spine and gastroen-
terology in the outpatient setting.
Mark your calendar for Becker's ASC 25th Annual Meeting: e Business and Operations of ASCs, Oct. 18-20, 2018,
in Chicago. e event will include more than 100 sessions featuring physician, director of nursing, administrator,
owner and CEO speakers offering insight and expertise on strategic planning for success in the future.
Conference keynote speakers include former Republican National Committee Chairman and White House Chief of
Staff Reince Priebus, Senior Advisor to President Barack Obama David Axelrod, legendary football coach and ESPN
analyst Lou Holtz, and Bobbi Brown, founder of Bobbi Brown Cosmetics and Beauty Evolution. is is a can't-miss
event for surgeons, ASC owners and operators planning for sustained success in the future.
Should you have any questions or comments, please contact me at sbecker@beckershealthcare.com, Editor-in-Chief
Laura Dyrda at ldyrda@beckershealthcare.com or President and CEO Jessica Cole at jcole@beckershealthcare.com.
Very truly yours,
Scott Becker
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