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Archive >  Surgical Construction 2007

Your Top Legal Worries for 2007

Expect more scrutiny for how you partner with physicians and hospitals.

Scott Becker, JD, CPA, and Elissa K. Moore, JD

This rundown of the key legal concerns facing the ambulatory surgery industry in 2007 isn't exhaustive, but it's meant to help you get a feel for the issues at the fore. Some have found renewed prominence, others are new.

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