Techniques in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Volume 13, Issue 4 , Pages 210-216 , October 2011

Optimizing ambulatory endoscopy center value in the reform era

  • Thomas M. Deas Jr, MD, MMM

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests to Thomas M. Deas, Jr, MD, MMM, Gastroenterology Associates of North Texas, 6445 Harris Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76132

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 Competing interests include the Physicians Leadership Team, Surgical Care Affiliates (Ambulatory Endoscopy Centers (AEC) corporate partner), stipend and stock options; Chief Medical Officer, Sandlot, LLC. (SandlotConnect, health information exchange), stipend and ownership interest.

PII: S1096-2883(11)00056-8

doi: 10.1016/j.tgie.2011.03.008

Techniques in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Volume 13, Issue 4 , Pages 210-216 , October 2011

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