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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?

While it's not always practical, or even possible, to eliminate opioids from your post-op pain management regiment, reducing their use in favor of n...

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Partner With a Hospital?

Here's how to tell if a joint venture is for you.

Diane Carter, JD; and Joan Dentler

Physicians who are contemplating investing in an ASC often ask whether they should joint venture with a hospital. And we're seeing more and more hospitals approach physician-owned ASCs to buy into a venture. While a hospital partner can be beneficial, structuring the arrangement can be complex, particularly if the hospital is a tax-exempt entity. Some things to consider include:

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