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4 PUBLISHER'S LETTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 ASC MANAGEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-12 Idaho ASC files lawsuit against AmSurg, cites mismanagement: 7 things to know AbbVie accused of bribing physicians in $1.2B kickback scheme — 6 insights ASCs could start providing 131 more device-intensive procedures for Medicare patients if CMS approves rule: 5 things to know Inventory management & other supply chain challenges: 3 Qs with ASC expert Lacey Dyer How 4 ASCs are improving the patient experience Intermountain cuts 396 jobs, adds 107 in reorganization EXECUTIVE BRIEFING: Ask the experts — Why coflex® is right for your ASC . 14-15 JOINT VENTURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17-23 Cardiovascular surgery center opens in Kansas: 4 things to know AHA to CMS: Keep physician-owned hospital ban in Stark Law United Surgical Partners International, Integris seek to purchase 3 Community Hospital loca- tions Ophthalmology investments spread across the South: 5 key developments USPI deployed $120M on acquisitions in 2018 so far, and more to come Surgery Partners welcomes 3 ASCs to network Compass Surgical Partners, 5 surgeons partner to build orthopedic-focused ASC — 5 details ASCs should brace for these 2 trends, says Regent Surgical Health CEO Chris Bishop 10 statistics on minority, controlling interests in ASCs Stryker makes another acquisition for $220M: 5 things to know EXECUTIVE BRIEFING: Pitfalls to avoid when investing in ASCs . . . . . . . . . . . 25-26 ORTHOPEDICS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29-35 Drs. David Evanich, Chris Evanich perform 59 total joints in a week — 5 highlights Ohio Specialty Surgical Suites & Spectrum Orthopedics performs 1K total joint replacements FEATURES

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