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Contact Congress Over Drug Shortage Issues

A Kentucky congressman is urging surgical facilities to contact their members of Congress and request that they sign his letter demanding changes to...

N.J. Posts ASC Inspection Reports Online

State and federal inspection reports of New Jersey's ASCs are now available online, giving patients an opportunity to make more informed choices abo...

Are Opioids Necessary?

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Archive >  Surgical Construction 2008

Countdown to Success

From applying for state licensure to ribbon cutting, here's a sensible timeline to follow.

Anita Lambert-Gale

Beyond the work of construction, you must address issues of state licensing, Medicare certification, accreditation and basic preparation in order to open your surgical center. These issues may seem overwhelming, but outlining them and monitoring their progress can make them manageable. From nine months before opening, here's a month-by-month guide to a startup agenda.

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