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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...

Archive > August, 2003 Vol. IV, No. 8

Top 5 Questions to Ask Your Prospective ASC Management Firm

Lay the groundwork for a successful relationship by getting answers to these important questions first.

Shannon Marie Smith, CPA

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