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Archive > June 2003 Vol. IV, No. 6
FEATURES
Riskier Times Ahead for Surgery Center Owners?
After years of explosive growth and big payoffs, the ASC industry may be headed for a stretch of tough luck. Here's how to make sure you come out ahead of the game.
From Inpatient to Outpatient
How cutting-edge facilities are moving complex cases to the ambulatory setting.
Update on Surgical Lighting
When it comes to OR lights, buyers have a choice between ultramodern sophistication and sticking to the basics.
11 Common Endoscope Handling Mistakes
With proper care, you can extend the life of your scope — and avoid expensive repairs
Could You Save Money on Viscoelastics?
Facility managers must strike a balance between surgeon preference and economics.
A Case for Office Accreditation
Seven reasons to accredit your office-based surgery center.
DEPARTMENTS
Editor's Page
Look (Both Ways!) Before You Leap
This Just In
Letters & Emails
Making the Case for Bundling
Ideas That Work
Form an Inventory Control Committee
Staffing
5 Tips for Negotiating With Your Board
Legislative Update
Selling ASC Equity to Utilizing Physicians
Coding & Billing
Avoiding Denials of Questionable Covered Services
Infection Prevention
Disposing of Medical Waste Safely and Effectively
Safety
Conventional Sharp Devices: A Dying Breed?
Thinking of Buying
A Sterilizer
Product News
An Impervious Surgical Drape
My Turn
Recuperating from the HealthSouth Hangover
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