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Contact Congress Over Drug Shortage Issues

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Scrubs or Suits: Are You Dressed for Success?

The business of running a surgery center is more complex than it might appear. Find out if it makes sense to pick a corporate partner to help you run things.

Connie O'Kane, Senior Associate Editor

It might be tough for a doctor intent on building a surgery center to give up a chunk of the ownership before even the first spade of earth is turned. But there's a strong argument to be made to do just that. While many doctors would like to get their centers solidly profitable before they seek out corporate partners to help expansion or reward sweat equity, be aware that corporate partners can be a benefit right from the start.

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