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Four Deal-breakers in Hospital Imaging Transactions and How to Avoid Them
By Clinton Flume
ImagingBiz, May 10, 2013

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What’s Your Practice Worth?
By Greg Koonsman, CFA, Senior Partner
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, May 2013

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Assessing the Value of Radiologist Services with an Imaging Center Acquisition
By Jonathan Helm, CVA and Alexandra Higgins
Becker’s Hospital Review, May 8, 2013

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Radiology Alignment: Common Structures and the Value of Radiologists’ Services
By Jonathan Helm, CVA and Alexandra Higgins
ImagingBiz, April 12, 2013

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When is a Physician Compensation Valuation Out-of-Date?
By Jonathan Helm, CVA
Health Value Insights 2013, Issue 3

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Three Keys to Identifying and Quantifying Imaging Reimbursement Risk
By Matthew Strother and Justin Mowrey
ImagingBiz, March 10, 2013

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Long-Term Benefits of Regular Valuations for ASCs
Q&A With Aaron Murski, Senior Manager, VMG Health
Becker’s ASC Review, March 14, 2013

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MRI & CT Reimbursement Pushed Over the Fiscal Cliff
By Justin Mowrey
Health Value Insights 2013, Issue 2

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Factors Spurring Physician Employment Trends in Employer – Sponsored Family Health Plans
By Clinton Flume
Health Value Insights 2013, Issue 2

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Valuation Issues to Consider in Stacking Physician Services
By Ben Ulrich, AVA
Health Value Insights 2013, Issue 2

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Three Key Considerations for Streamlining Imaging-Center Acquisitions
By Chris Gauvin, CPA and Matt Strother
ImagingBiz, February 9, 2013

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ASC Reimbursement Trends: On the Up and Up
By Chance Sherer and Nikolaus Melder
Becker’s ASC Review, January 22, 2012

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2013 Presents Radiation Therapy Providers with Several Headwinds
By Matt Strother
Health Value Insights 2013, Issue 1

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The Fix is In: Implications of the Fiscal Cliff Deal
By Greg Henderson
Health Value Insights 2013, Issue 1

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Trends and FMV Considerations in Structuring On-Call Coverage Payments
By Ben Ulrich, AVA
PHA Pulse, Winter 2012

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Five Guidelines for a Compliant Shared Savings Arrangement
By Alexandra Higgins
Compliance Today, January 2013

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Consumer-Driven Health Plans on the Rise
By Clinton Flume
Health Value Insights 2012, Issue 19

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The State of the Imaging M&A Market
By Chris Gauvin, CPA
Health Value Insights 2012, Issue 19

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Healthcare Spending Projections: Can We Trust the Numbers?
Written by Colin Park
Health Value Insights 2012, Issue 19

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Physician Group Practice Demonstration – Insight into the Future of ACOs
Written by Jennifer Brunkow, ASA, CPA/ABV/CFF
Health Value Insights 2012, Issue 19

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The Risks and Rewards of Setting Physician Compensation Internally
Written by Jen Johnson, CFA, Partner
Healthcare Financial Management Association, January 2, 2013

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Correlating Industry Trends With Imaging-Center Value
Written by Elliott Jeter, Parter, and Colin McDermott, Senior Manager
imagingBIZ, December 17, 2012

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The Physician Workforce: Trends in Physician Supply
Written by Ben Ulrich, Manager, AVA
Health Value Insights 2012, Issue 18

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Q3 Recap: The VMG Healthcare Services Index
Contributions by Patrick Roberts, Robert Timmons, and Taryn Witten
Health Value Insights 2012, Issue 18

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Acute Care Hospital Industry: Asset Allocation Analysis
Written by Colin McDermott, CFA, CPA/ABV
Health Value Insights 2012, Issue 18

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Radnet Q3 2012 Earnings Summary
Written by Corey Palasota, CFA
Health Value Insights 2012, Issue 18

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4 Factors Affecting ASC Valuation and Sales
Q&A with By Colin McDermott, Senior Manager, CFA, CPA/ABV, VMG Health
Becker’s ASC Review, November 30, 2012

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Commercially Reasonable – Whose Responsibility is it?
By Jen Johnson, Partner, CFA, VMG Health
HFM Magazine, October 2012

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Radnet (NYSE: RDNT) Q2 2012 Earnings Summary
Written by Corey Palasota, Analyst
Health Value Insights 2012, Issue 15

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Intellimarker Trends: Staffing Expenses and Efficiencies
Written by Chance Sherer, Manager
Becker’s ASC Review, October 1, 2012

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Silver Lining for Agile Freestanding Imaging Centers
Written by Matt Strother, Manager
Health Value Insights 2012, Issue 15

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ASCs: Recent Trends and Transactions
Written by Chris Gauvin, Manager
Health Value Insights 2012, Issue 15

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Managed Care Companies: Past and Projected Effects of Health Care Reform and the Weak Economy
Written by Clinton Flume, Manager
Health Value Insights 2012, Issue 15

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The Perils of the “Trend and Bend” (Part 1 of 3)
Written by Kevin Florenz, Director of Capital Asset Services
Health Value Insights 2012, Issue 14
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5 Factors Spurring Physician Employment
Written by Ben Ulrich, Manager
Health Value Insights 2012, Issue 14
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The Income Approach: Valuing Real Estate vs Valuing a Business
Written by John Trabold, Director of Real Estate Services, MAI
Becker’s Hospital Review
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Tax Amortization Benefit: Usage in Healthcare Transactions
Written by Stephan Peron, Partner, AVA
Health Value Insights 2012, Issue 14
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Hospital Operators ACO Quotes: Lay the Groundwork, or Wait and See?
Written by Jennifer Brunkow, Manager
Becker’s Hospital Review, November 9, 2012
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5 Year Valuation Comparison: VMG Index vs. S&P 500
Written by Sarina Hickey, Manager
Health Value Insights, 2012, Issue 13
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Physician-Owned Hospitals: A Tumultuous Past Has Given Rise to a Resilient Industry
Written by Kevin McDonough, Senior Manager, CFA
Health Value Insights, 2012, Issue 13
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How do Demographic Trends Affect Valuation Conclusions?

Written by Jonathan Tyroch, Manager

Health Value Insights, 2012, Issue 13

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Surprisingly Positive Trends in Cardiology Physician Compensation
Written by Jonathan Helm, Manager, AVA
Health Value Insights, 2012, Issue 13
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CMS Proposed Changes to 2013 Physician Fee Schedule
Written by Thomas Warrington, Senior Manager, AVA
Health Value Insights, 2012, Issue 12
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3 Methods for Managing Concern in a Community Hospital Acquisition: Thoughts from VMG Health Managing Director, Jim Rolfe
Written by Kathleen Roney | July 27, 2012 | Becker’s Hospital Review

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Practical Advice for Your Clients on Common FMV Issues
Written by Jonathan Helm, AVA, Manager, VMG Health
American Health Lawyers Fraud & Abuse Newsletter, Volume 1, Issue 3, June 2012

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Financial Drivers of ASC Success
Written by Vincent M. Kickirillo, Partner, and Sarina N. Hickey, Manager, VMG Health
SurgiStrategies, June 18, 2012

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What’s Included and Not Included in Physician Compensation Survey Data?: Thoughts from VMG Health Manager, Jonathan Helm
Written by Bob Herman | June 13, 2012 | Becker’s Hospital Review

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3 Core Benchmarks for Every Surgery Center: Q&A with VMG Health Manager, Chance Sherer
Written by Rachel Fields | May 29, 2012 | Becker’s ASC Review

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Physician Compensation Survey Data – What’s Included and What’s Not Included?
Written by: Jonathan Helm, AVA, Manager
Health Value Insights, 2012, Issue 9

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4 Benchmarks That ASC Leaders Commonly Overlook: Q&A with VMG Health Manager, Chance Sherer
Written by Rachel Fields | May 15, 2012 | Becker’s ASC Review

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VMG Index 4th Quarter Review
Written by Elliott Jeter, CFA, CPA/ABV & Colin McDermott, CFA, CPA/ABV
Health Value Insights, 2012, Issue 8

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5 Fundamentals for a Physician Practice Valuation: Thoughts from VMG Health Managers, Clinton Flume and Chris Gauvin
Written by Kathleen Roney | May 09, 2012 | Becker’s Hospital Review

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The Impact of Industry Trends on Imaging-Center Valuation
Written by C. Elliott Jeter, CFA, CPA/ABV, and Colin McDermott, CFA, CPA/ABV, VMG Health
ImagingBiz, April 14, 2012

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Create a Compliant On-Call Payment Model
By Jen Johnson, Partner, VMG Health
HCPro, March 1, 2009

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3 Steps to Navigate Through the Corporate Practice of Medicine
By Jennifer Brunkow, ASA, CPA/ABV/CFF, Manager, VMG Health | March 26, 2012 | Becker’s Hospital Review

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How to Avoid Mistakes in a Physician Acquisition: Q&A With Chris Gauvin of VMG Health
By Kathleen Roney | March 20, 2012 | Becker’s Hospital Review

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6 Best Practices to Streamline a Physician Practice Valuation: Interview with Chris Gauvin of VMG Health
By Kathleen Roney | March 14, 2012 | Becker’s Orthopedic, Spine & Pain Management Review

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4 Tips on Reducing the Frustrations of the FMV Process for Physician Service Agreements
Written by Jonathan Helm, Manager, AVA, VMG Health
Becker’s Hospital Review, March 5, 2012

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ASC Transaction Growth to Continue in 2012: Q&A With Aaron Murski of VMG Health
By Rachel Fields | January 18, 2012 | Becker’s ASC Review

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Factors Driving Hospital Valuation: Q&A with Colin McDermott of VMG Health
By Kathleen Roney | February 13, 2012 | Becker’s Hospital Review

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Using Financial Metrics to Measure Performance
Written by Aaron Murski, Senior Manager, VMG Health
SurgiStrategies, March 2012

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VMG Index 3rd Quarter Review
Written by Elliott Jeter, CFA, CPA/ABV & Colin McDermott, CFA, CPA/ABV
Health Value Insights, 2012, Issue 1

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Valuation of Imaging Centers: 2012 Outlook
Interview With Kevin McDonough, Senior Manager, VMG Health
By Greg Thompson | January 14, 2012 | ImagingBiz

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Valuing an Out-of-Network Center in 2012: Thoughts from VMG Health’s Kevin McDonough
By Abby Callard | January 12, 2012 | Becker’s ASC Review

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The Sunshine Provision, Fair Market Value and Compensating KOLs
Written by Jen Johnson, Partner, VMG Health
Pharmaceutical Compliance Monitor, December 2011

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Using ASC Benchmarking Data Properly
Q&A With Aaron Murski, Senior Manager, VMG Health
By Rachel Fields | November 30, 2011 | Becker’s ASC Review

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How Does Your Surgery Center Measure Up: Same Center Performance Trends (Part II)
Written by Kevin McDonough, CFA, Senior Manager and Colin Park, Senior Analyst, VMG Health
Becker’s ASC Review, November 28, 2011

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To Bundle Or Not To Bundle?
Written by Thomas Warrington, Senior Manager, and Jennifer Brunkow, Senior Analyst, VMG Health
HFMA CEO Forum, November 2011

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Avoiding the Pitfalls of a Physician/Hospital Ambulatory Surgery Center Partnership
Written by Jon O’Sullivan, Senior Partner, VMG Health
SurgiStrategies, November 2011

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8 Factors That Make Your ASC Risky for Buyers
Identifications from Vincent M. Kickirillo, Partner, VMG Health
by Leigh Page, Becker’s ASC Review, December 3, 2010

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Lessons from the Bradford Case on Structuring Acquisitions
Written by Elliott Jeter, Partner, VMG Health and Jim Pinna, Hunton & Williams LLP
ABA Health eSource, September 2011

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How Does Your Surgery Center Measure Up: Same Center Performance Trends
Written by Kevin McDonough, CFA, Senior Manager
and Colin Park, Manager, VMG Health
Becker’s ASC Review, September 21, 2011

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4 Common Mistakes in Determining Fair Market Value for Physician Compensation
Written by Jonathan Helm, AVA, Manager, VMG Health
Becker’s Hospital Review, September 14, 2011

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Big Pain or Big Gain? Important Factors for Hospitals Considering Partnerships With Retail Clinics
Q&A Session with contributions by Stephan Peron, AVA, Partner, VMG Health
By Sabrina Rodak | August 11, 2011 | Becker’s Hospital Review

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Compliance Checklist: Compensating Physicians for Quality Care
by Jen Johnson, Partner, VMG Health
Compliance Today, August 2011

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Fair Market Value and the Sunshine Act: Preparing for Mandatory Disclosure
by Jen Johnson, Partner, VMG Health
Rx Compliance Report, July 2011

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5 Things You Should Know About Co-Management Arrangements
by Jen Johnson, Partner, VMG Health
Healthcare Financial Management Association, July 2011

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7 Critical Questions on Surgery Center Transactions and Valuation Issues
Q&A Session with Stephan Peron, AVA, Partner, VMG Health
By Rob Kurtz | June 23, 2011 | Becker’s ASC Review

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Surgery Center Transactions and Valuation: Thoughts From VMG Health’s Kevin McDonough
By Rachel Fields | June 15, 2011 | Becker’s ASC Review

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Co-Management Agreements, Compensation & Compliance
by Jen Johnson, Managing Director, VMG Health
American Bar Association Health Law Section, June 2011

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5 Changes That Can Increase a Hospital’s Value
Q&A Session with contributions by Jim Rolfe, Managing Director, VMG Health
Becker’s Hospital Review, June 7, 2011

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Fair Market Value Position Statement
Contribution by Jen Johnson, CFA, Managing Director
The Investigator Initiated Sponsored Research Association, April 29, 2011

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Physician Compensation: New Complexities and Trends

By Cat Vasko | May 12, 2011 | imagingBiz
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Flurry of Recent Transaction Activity’s Impact on the ASC Industry: Q&A With Kevin McDonough of VMG Health.
By Rob Kurtz | April 14, 2011 | Becker’s ASC Review
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Interview with Jen Johnson, CFA, managing director for VMG Health, overseeing the company’s valuation of professional service arrangements.
By Rob Kurtz | April 06, 2011 | Becker’s ASC Review
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Transactions Outlook 2011: More of the Same
by Todd Sorensen, AVA, and Elliott Jeter, CFA, CPA/AB
February 15, 2011 | ImagingBiz

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Physician Hospitals After the PPACA. Life Goes On and New Strategies Emerge.
by C. Elliott Jeter, CFA, CPA/ABV and Kevin McDonough, CFA
Winter 2011 | The PHA Pulse, The official publication of Physician Hospitals of America, pp. 8-9.
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Analysis of ASC Data Suggests a Mature ASC Market
by Kevin McDonough, Senior Manager, VMG Health
December 14, 2010 | Becker’s ASC Review
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ASC Benchmarking Analysis
by Elliott Jeter, CFA, CPA/ABV, and Aaron Murski
SURGIstrategies.com | December 2010
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Imaging-center Data: Interpreting New Industry Volume Trends
by C. Elliott Jeter, CFA, CPA/ABV, and Colin McDermot
November 15, 2010 | imagingBiz
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Hospital Strategies and Transactions: Healthcare Reform and Market Evolution
by Jon O’Sullivan, Senior Principal and Founding Member
Becker’s Hospital Review, September 17, 2010

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Orthopedic Surgery Call Coverage Payments: Understanding and Applying Survey Data
by Jen Johnson, CFA, Managing Director
Becker’s ASC Review, September 11, 2010

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Why Hospitals Buy Imaging Centers
by C. Elliott Jeter, CFA, CPA/ABV, and Todd Sorensen
ImagingBIZ.com, August 15, 2010

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All Eyes on DSH Payment Cuts: The Future of DSH Payments in Healthcare Reform
by Vincent M. Kickirillo, Partner, and Jim Rolfe, Managing Director of Transactional Services Division
Becker’s Hospital Review, August 5, 2010

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Is There ‘Hidden Value’ in a Poorly Performing ASC?
by Kevin McDonough, Senior Manager, VMG Health
Becker’s ASC Review, July 22, 2010

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Do Mandated Growth Restrictions Destroy Physician Owned Hospital Value?
by C. Elliott Jeter CFA CPA/ABV and Kevin McDonough, CFA
The PHA Pulse, pp. 12-14, Summer 2010

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Acquisition Accounting for Not-for-Profit Systems Becoming More Taxing: Preparing for SFAS 164
by C. Elliott Jeter, CFA, CPA/ABV, Partner, and Colin McDermott, CFA, CPA/ABV, Manager, VMG Health
Becker’s ASC Review, July 08, 2010

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3 Surprising Factors That Impact an ASC’s Value
by Kevin McDonough, Senior Manager, VMG Health
Becker’s ASC Review, July 01, 2010

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The Reconsolidation of Imaging Centers
C. Elliott Jeter, CFA, CPA/ABV, & Todd Sorensen, AVA, Posted: May 17, 2010

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In a Maturing Industry, Evidence Suggests ASCs are Operating with Greater Innovation and Efficiency
C. Elliott Jeter, CFA, CPA/ABV and Sally Inman, May 2010, SURGIstrategies: Solutions for Outpatient Healthcare

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