Here are company profiles of the current sponsors for the 9th Annual Orthopedic, Spine and Pain Management-Driven ASC Conference (June 9-11, 2011; Chicago). To learn about sponsoring and exhibiting at this conference, call Jessica Cole at (800) 417-2035 or e-mail jessica@beckersasc.com.
Corporate Partner — VMG Health
VMG Health is recognized by leading healthcare providers as one of the most trusted valuation and transaction advisors in the United States. VMG's experience is unparalleled and their credentials are unmatched. Whether circumstances call for a comprehensive valuation, the sale or acquisition of a facility, or joint-venture development assistance, VMG Health offers a unique and in-depth understanding of the relationships, requirements and business issues that surround today's healthcare facilities. Along with performing hundreds of ASC valuations each year, VMG maintains the most comprehensive database on ASC financial benchmarking statistics. VMG's annual benchmarking study, the Intellimarker, provides decision makers with real information to measure and improve the value of their centers. For healthcare organizations seeking to grow, maximize profitability or form new relationships, having a partnership with financial experts who thoroughly understand the value drivers in today's healthcare industry is absolutely essential. For more information, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or visit www.vmghealth.com.
Corporate Partner — Surgical Care Affiliates
SCA Surgical Care Affiliates is one of the nation's largest providers of specialty surgical services; through its affiliation with 18 health systems and more than 2,000 physician partners, it operates more than 125 surgical facilities across the country. Along with 6,000 teammates, Surgical Care Affiliates provides a broad array of specialty surgical services across 32 states. Learn more at www.scasurgery.com.
Corporate Partner — Spine Centers of America
Spine Centers of America delivers back pain relief with a full range of endoscopic spine surgery procedures — always performed by board-certified orthopedic spine surgeons to ensure the highest quality of care. Founder Bryan J. Massoud, MD, is among the most experienced surgeons performing endoscopic laser spine procedures in the country and regularly teaches endoscopic techniques and new procedures, such as kyphoplasty, in classes nationwide. To supplement continuing education, Spine Centers of America is one of the few private practices — perhaps the only one — that offers surgeons the opportunity to observe endoscopic spine procedures over extended periods and learn new techniques that Dr. Massoud has developed with colleagues. Learn more at www.spinecentersofamerica.com.
Conference at a Glance and Badge Lanyards — Eveia Health Consulting & Management Company
Founded by I. Naya Kehayes, MPH, Eveia Health Consulting & Management is comprised of a team of seasoned professionals who are experts in reimbursement management, managed care contracting, and business management with a specialization in ASCs and surgical practices. Senior Management serve as advisors to national corporations and provide leadership in health policy initiatives related to reimbursement on behalf of ASCs at both state and federal levels. Eveia’s services include contracting and contract analysis, acting as administrator and manager, customizing revenue management, financial analysis, and enhancing and maximizing the financial position of clients. In addition, Eveia implements training and reimbursement calculators, and it provides feasibility studies, payor due diligence, fee schedule development and coordination of business related activities. Eveia provides services to ASCs, clinics, surgical practices and ASC companies across the U.S. The company has serviced more than 150 clients since its inception in 1998. For more information, visit www.eveia.com.
Exclusive Implantable and Devices Sponsorship — Access MediQuip
Access MediQuip is one of the largest and most experienced providers of outsourced implantable device management solutions to the healthcare industry. With more than a decade of experience, Access MediQuip can help eliminate the financial burdens and risks associated with implantable medical devices for surgery centers, hospitals and physician offices across the country. Access MediQuip assumes financial responsibility for implantable devices by purchasing them and obtaining reimbursement from payors – at no cost to the healthcare facility. For more information, visit www.accessmediquip.com.
Keycard Sponsor — Facility Development & Management
Facility Development & Management is a for-profit LLC that provides consultative, developmental and managerial services for outpatient ambulatory surgical centers throughout the United Sates. The primary objectives of Facility Development and Management are to identify business opportunities; formulate project plans; guide and direct facilities through the planning, construction, set-up and licensure phases of the project; and provide ongoing administrative and clinical support. The company serves as an agent of change helping to formulate policy on providing outpatient ambulatory services that will be reflective of quality surgical services for physicians and consumers. Facility Development Serves as a resource for innovative physicians and institutions on a national level. To learn more, visit www.facdevmgt.com.
Conference Tote Bags — SourceMedical
SourceMedical is a leading provider of outpatient information solutions and billing services, collectively serving ASCs and surgical hospitals by offering end-to-end systems to improve operational efficiency and cash flow while empowering healthcare facilities to deliver a higher standard of patient care. To learn more, visit www.sourcemed.net.
Cyber Cafe — QSE Technologies
QSE Technologies is a premiere IT systems integrator serving the ambulatory healthcare industry for more than five years, which can manage all aspects of IT infrastructure design, configuration, installation and ongoing tech support for new and existing ASCs nationwide. To learn more, visit www.qsetech.com.
Bottled Water — Symbion
Symbion is a leading provider of high quality surgical services across many specialties. Led by one of the industry's most experienced management teams, the company was founded in 1996 to acquire, develop and operate surgical facilities in partnership with physicians, hospitals and health systems. To learn more about Symbion, visit www.symbion.com.