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ASCREVIEW
June 2014 Vol. 2014 No. 5
FEATURES
1 5 Most Attractive ASC Specialties Through 2020
1 ASC Payer Trends: Evolving Market Creates Opportunities for ASCs
1 Anesthesia Group M&A is On the Rise: What Does This Mean for ASCs?
7 Publisher's Letter
8 Industry News: 10 Recent Key Notes on ASC Companies
9 ASC Industry Insight: 5 Experts on Top Challenges, Trends & Priorities
ASC Turnarounds: Ideas to Improve Performance
11 Trials & Tribulations of Adding New Specialties and Procedures to ASCs
12 Engaging Surgeons in ASCs: 5 Simple Strategies to Grow Case Volume
Executive Briefing: Gastroenterology HIT
15 GI/Endoscopy Center HIT: The Future is Here
16 How EHR Contributes to GI Center Value: Clinical Quality & Profitability
17 Capitalize on Technology: 3 Quick Tips for EHR Selection
17 5 Points on Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act
19 150 Great Places to Work in Healthcare | 2014
24 ASC Referral Patterns: Deciphering 6 Big Industry Trends
26 Sports Medicine: A Great Subspecialty for ASCs?
Transactions & Joint Ventures
28 Single-Specialty ASC Transaction & Valuation Outlook: Bright or Dark?
29 ASCs in 2014 — 3 Key Trends
30 Joint Venture ASCs: Are They the Best Strategy Going Forward?
31 CON States: How to Open a De Novo ASC
Executive Briefing: Endoscope Reprocessing
32 12 Key Points on Endoscope Reprocessing in ASCs: Compliance, Efficiency &
Choosing the Right System
33 The 3 Most Exciting Advances in Endoscope Reprocessing
36 OIG Says Bring Down HOPD Rates for Surgery to ASC Rates, CMS Disagrees:
11 Things to Know
37 ASCs vs. HOPDs: 4 Expected Unexpected Consequences of Rate Equalization
Accreditation
38 How ASCs Can Prevent Sharps Injuries & Stay Compliant
38 Credentialing Checklist: What to Check, Double-Check and Triple-Check to Achieve
Compliance
Coding & Billing
40 What Does the ICD-10 Delay Mean for ASCs?
41 ASC Implant Carve-Outs: Opportunities, Challenges & 4 Best Practices
44 20 ASCs Performing Rare or Unique Procedures
47 21st Annual Ambulatory Surgery Centers Conference Brochure
Gastroenterology
53 Taking on the Paradigm Shift in Care Delivery: What Does Value-Based Care Mean
for Gastroenterologists?
56 The Hancocks of Healthcare — A Nashville Success Story
Supply Chain
58 Supply Standardization: 7 Ways to Achieve ASC Physician Buy-In
59 Supply Chain Checklist: Daily, Weekly, Monthly Tasks for Efficient ASCs
60 Unique Methods of Payment: Opportunities for ASCs?
60 CMS No Longer Requires ASCs to Have Radiologistss
63 3 More Key Trends Impacting ASC Growth in 2014
63 Advertising Index
EDITORIAL
Laura Miller
Editor in Chief, Becker's ASC Review
lmiller@beckershealthcare.com
Lindsey Dunn
Director of Editorial Operations
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Molly Gamble
Managing Editor
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Helen Adamopoulos
Writer/Reporter
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Helen Gregg
Assistant Editor
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Ayla Ellison
Writer/Reporter
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Akansha Jayanthi
Writer/Reporter
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Carrie Pallardy
Assistant Editor
cpallardy@beckershealthcare.com
Heather Punke
Assistant Editor
hpunke@beckershealthcare.com
Ellie Rizzo
Assistant Editor
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Anuja Vaidya
Writer/Reporter
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SALES & PUBLISHING
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Conference and Webinar Manager
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