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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 > November, 2004 Vol. V, No. 11

Legal Update

Malpractice Policies to Live By

Scott Becker, Esq., CPA

Scott Becker, Esq., CPA You're a part-owner in an ASC. Can you be held liable if the facility is sued for malpractice? Whether you're a hospital representative in a joint-venture, a corporate partner or a physician-owner with a separate private practice, you need to know the answer.

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