THE ASCA JOURNAL OCTOBER 2015


16 TURN OFF THOSE MOBILE DEVICES


How to manage the risks and rules related to personal electronic devices


DEPARTMENTS 6 MESSAGE FROM THE CEO


8 AS I SEE IT Out-of-network legal battlefield intensifies


12 LEGAL Anti-solicitation clauses in physician contracts


28 CODING Spine procedures in ASCs


30 REGULATORY REVIEW Implications of DSCSA for ASCs


32 ADVOCACY SPOTLIGHT Who passes the laws that impact ASCs?


34 ASCA NEWS Register for this month’s Fall Seminar


36 WEB CRAWL Attend ASCA’s Winter Coding Seminar


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FEATURES


20 HELP STOP DOMESTIC VIOLENCE Prepare to respond to this often hidden issue


24 RECRUITING PHYSICIANS Bring topnotch surgeons into your ASC


38 EDUCATE AND ENRICH YOUR STAFF Support training and development


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