Rewind: A Look Back to 2013 and Endoscopy Centers

Endoscopy Centers saw their fair share of impacts from the Affordable Care Act (ACA).

Dallas, Texas, April 15, 2014 – With the close of 2013, Endoscopy Centers saw their fair share of impacts from the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The developing business aspect of running an Endoscopy Center afforded a transition from basic “mom-and-pop” establishments to full-blown business opportunities.

In an article published by The Ambulatory M&A Advisor, Barry Tanner, CEO and President of Physician Endoscopy, Dr. Robert Leventhal, Medical Director at Naugatuck Valley Endoscopy Center, and Dr. Robert Donachie of Texas Endoscopy, LLC, expand on these changes and more of what took place in 2013.

“In 2013 we saw the M&A activity in the ASC space slow down after a busy and robust 2012,” Tanner said. “The activity appeared to be slower throughout the year however, for the transactions that did get done, the pricing remained relatively unchanged compared to 2012.”

According to Dr. Leventhal, the majority of that M&A activity had more to do with acquisitions.

Dr. Donachie echoed this sentiment, saying, “As far as acquiring other companies, some practices are starting to diversify into other niche practices. I would say that there’s a steady interest in the physicians in diversifying themselves in ownership.”

To read the full article, called “Endoscopy and 2013: A Look Back,” visit The Ambulatory M&A Advisor at www.ambulatoryadvisor.com.

The Ambulatory M&A Advisor a publication that covers business, legal and transactional updates and insights around ambulatory care center M&A. It focuses exclusively on topics for those interested in mergers and acquisition tactics, strategies, processes, dealmakers and the interrelated activities of buying and selling outpatient care and endoscopy centers. While other media outlets publish on these topics, The Ambulatory M&A Advisor looks to establish itself as the premier source of thought leadership from healthcare brokers, investment bankers, lawyers, corporate acquisitions and management professionals, private equity professionals, physician owners, and lenders.

The Ambulatory M&A Advisor is sponsored by Ambulatory Alliances, LLC; a healthcare investment banking firm that specializes in selling endoscopy centers for their maximum sales price multiple.

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The Solbidyum Wars Sagas Have Begun

Space Opera adventures in an old time style of science fiction writing.

Mesa, AZ, April 14, 2014 – Space Opera adventures in an old time style of science fiction writing. The stories are full of fun, romance, mystery and adventure that will make you want to believe they could be true.

THE SOLBIDYUM WARS ARE ON!
Thibodaux James Renwalt was just a typical Earth man intent on spending a day fishing in the bayous of Louisiana, when he stumbles across a 600 year old space craft sunk in the swamp. Tibby manages to board the ship and accidently activate a homing device; and he is rendered unconscious when the ship takes off. Tibby awakens to find himself in deep space with no way to return home.

He eventually rendezvous with a large Federation space ship and told that he is about to become the richest man in the universe, as the small ship he discovered is carrying the rarest and most valuable substance in the galaxy – an extraordinary and powerful element called solbidyum. But things do not go easily for Tibby, as others covet the wealth and power associated with the solbidyum and are prepared to go to war to obtain it. Deception and treachery abound in this saga. Tibby falls in love, forges new friendships and encounters dangerous enemies in this ongoing adventure that is plan ned as a nine-book series. Books 1 and 2 of this saga have already been launched and are garnering readers who are hungry for more. Book 3 of the saga is scheduled for release in mid-summer of 2014.

These books offer good, old-time science fiction adventure with fun, romance and action that are reminiscent of Star Wars, Star Trek, The Fifth Element, Farscape and others. You will not want to miss this saga.

Solbidyum Wars Saga Book 1 BATTLE OF THE NEW ORLEANS by Dale C Musser
ISBN-10: 0615943918
ISBN-13: 978-0615943916

Solbidyum Wars Saga Book 2 SWEET HOME ALLE BAMMA by Dale C Musser
ISBN-10: 0615966446
ISBN-13: 978-0615966441

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DM Books
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Mesa, AZ 85202
706-509-8422
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Will ACA have an effect on your Ambulatory Surgery Center?

While concrete predictions are still difficult to make, the ACA has and will continue to impact the ASC market.

Dallas, Texas, April 13, 2014 – While concrete predictions are still difficult to make, the ACA has and will continue to impact the ASC market. In an article published by The Ambulatory M&A Advisor, Carol Lucas of Buchalter Nemer, Dr. Greg Horner of Tri-Valley Orthopedic Specialists Inc., and Matt Burnstein, attorney at Waller Landsen Dortch & Davis, comment on the subject.

An increase in patient volume as a result of the ACA, as well as declining reimbursement rates, has resulted in a trend in 2013 of health systems acquiring a majority interest in physician-owned centers.

“Health systems are partnering with specialty surgery center operators and are acquiring surgery centers while leaving physicians with a 49% interest to keep them invested in the center’s success,” Lucas said.

According to attorney Burnstein, this allows the health system to thereby acquire higher reimbursement.

Dr. Horner sees the increase in patient volume as the biggest opportunity for ASCs going forward.

“The rapid up-phase in volume will be in 2014 when people are signing up for new insurance plans,” Dr. Horner said. “ASCs should take advantage and prepare for that volume. You won’t realize the volume if you don’t have some way to get the word out, and physicians have to be active in doing so.”

To read the full article, “What the ACA Could Mean for ASCs,” visit The Ambulatory M&A Advisor.

The Ambulatory M&A Advisor is a one-stop information destination for business, legal, and transactional insights on Ambulatory Care Centers. With contributions from industry professionals, as well as on-staff writers, the publication recognizes excellence, presents thought leadership and facilitates connections among the industry’s leading deal making experts.

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Blayne Rush
The Ambulatory M&A Advisor
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Dallas, Texas 75287
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Jeff Swearingen Weighs in on Consolidation in Anesthesiology Practices

Anesthesiology practices have entered into a growing trend of consolidation.

Dallas, Texas, April 13, 2014 – Anesthesiology practices have entered into a growing trend of consolidation. With more than 25 acquisitions of such practices within the last two years, this is a development that can be expected to continue.

Contributor for The Ambulatory M&A Advisor Jeff Swearingen explores this activity in For Anesthesiology Practice Groups, Consolidation is Here. Using current data and his own experience, he outlines the development and continuation of this trend.

“While the Affordable Care Act (ACA) remains controversial, its impact on the delivery of healthcare services is significant and growing,” Swearingen explains. “Hospital administrators are responding by seeking to implement strategies that increase revenue or cut costs, while improving the quality and efficiency of the care that patients receive. This is having a major impact on the hospital business model and hospitals’ relationships with the hospital-based physician specialties, with anesthesiology at the forefront of these changes.”

The Ambulatory M&A Advisor features this and other articles pertaining to the most up-to-date and relevant M&A transaction related news affecting the Ambulatory Care Center industry. With contributions from industry healthcare lawyers, healthcare investment bankers, ambulatory center valuations professionals and owners operators and on-staff writer, the Advisor is bringing a new level of readily available information.

Visit www.ambulatoryadvisor.com to read this and other articles.

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Blayne Rush
The Ambulatory M&A Advisor
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Dallas, Texas 75287
469-385-7792
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IAPAM Announces Next Aesthetic Medicine Symposium in Scottsdale: May 17-18

The IAPAM announces its next Aesthetic Medicine Symposium: May 17-18 in Scottsdale, AZ.

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA (April 12, 2014) — Medical practices can thrive by adding non-insurance based services to their practices, such as botox, dermal fillers, anti-aging treatments (chemical peels/ microdermabrasion), lasers for hair removal/tattoo removal & non-invasive body sculpting, and medically supervised weight management. To educate physicians on how to profitably add these procedures to their practices, the IAPAM has spaces remaining at its next Aesthetic Medicine Symposium: May 17-18 in Scottsdale, AZ.

There has been much talk in the physician community regarding Obamacare: the Affordable Care Act or the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA). Many physicians are concerned about how this new program will impact the health of their patients and the health of their medical practices.

However, there is evidence that by adding minimally-invasive treatments, such as: botox, dermal fillers, microdermabrasion, chemical peels, body contouring technologies (e.g. skin tightening, fat reduction), lasers for skin rejuvenation/tattoo removal/hair removal, and medically supervised weight management programs (e.g. the hCG Diet), the income of a practice will increase, since payments for these treatments are made directly and immediately to the clinic.

Therefore, to provide physicians seeking both clinical and business training in adding these aesthetic modalities, the International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine ( IAPAM ) designed its Aesthetic Medicine Symposium to give physicians ALL the information, physician resources, patient materials, practice tools (e.g. editable consent forms, etc.), clinical DVDs, and industry-leading didactic and hands-on training, that they need to begin offering aesthetics when they finish the conference.

The IAPAM is the only complete education program that offers:

• An Accelerated program: physicians and their staff can be certified over a weekend;
• Clinical training DVDs to take back to one’s practice;
• Board Certified Dermatologists as instructors;
• Internationally Recognized Certification;
• CME (Continuing Medical Education) credits;
• 1 Year of comprehensive Practice Support (which continues as long as one is a member);
• And much, much, more!

“The IAPAM has noticed a sharp increase in the registrations for its cosmetic procedures, hands-on, CME training programs like botox/fillers, lasers, microdermabrasion, and non-invasive body shaping; along with its medically supervised weight loss program, all of which are not insurance-covered procedures, and which are in demand by a majority of physicians’ existing patients,” says Jeff Russell, Executive Director of the IAPAM (http://www.iapam.com).

For more information on the IAPAM’s May 17-18, 2014 Symposium with Botox Training, watch this comprehensive video at http://youtu.be/bBQlS0CpOvw or to register for the May 17-18 Aesthetic Medicine Symposium, please contact the IAPAM, at 1-800-219-5108 x704.

Botox is a trademark of Allergan, Inc.

About the IAPAM: The International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine

The International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine is a voluntary association of physicians and supporters, which sets standards for the aesthetic medical profession. The goal of the association is to offer education, ethical standards, credentialing, and member benefits. IAPAM membership is open to all licensed medical doctors (MDs), dentists (DDSs/DMDs) doctors of osteopathic medicine (DOs), physicians assistants (PAs) and nurse practitioners (NPs). The IAPAM offers aesthetic medicine and hCG medical weight management programs, including: Botox training, medical aesthetic training, laser training, physician hCG training, and aesthetic practice business training. Additional information about the association can be accessed through the IAPAM’s website (http://www.iapam.com) or by contacting:

Jeff Russell, Executive-Director
International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine (IAPAM)
1-800-219-5108 x704

Beauty By Earth Organic Argan Oil is on Sale

Beauty by Earth Announces Price Reduction on 100% Pure Certified Organic Moroccan Argan Oil

Frisco, TX, April 11, 2014 – Beauty by Earth recently released a new product – Certified Organic Argan Oil. Demand for the product through the Amazon Marketplace has taken off and many customers now using Argan Oil have posted reviews expressing their excitement – both in the results they’re getting and the fact of being able to replace other chemical-filled products with Organic Argan Oil.

Beauty by Earth is now offering its 4 Ounce bottle of Organic Argan Oil for only $27.99 in the Amazon Marketplace. The product is also available with Free Shipping for customers with Amazon Prime memberships. Here is a little taste of some of the reviews that have been received:

“I love how non-greasy the oil feels and it seems to moisturize really well. I use it on my heels, and around nails on hands and feet. I have really noticed improvement in dry skin there. I also applied to knees and hands, and it absorbs really well and doesn’t leave any greasy residue. I heard a lot of good feedback about properties of Argan oil and a lot of my favorite products have it in them, so now I am trying it in its pure form. What I also really love is the bottle it comes in – it has a very convenient long glass dispenser, so you don’t need to get a bunch of oil all over you while pouring out of a hole in plastic, like other products I have tried. You can target the problem areas and apply only there. Thus it goes a long way, since you use only as much as you need. I also plan on using on my hair and face as a night moisturizer. 🙂 Oh, and it came with a super yummy lip balm, I love that it actually has almost eatable taste and it moisturizes lips super well.” – O.M.

“An amazing product! Highly recommended. I had no idea something so simple and so pure could have such immediate and positive effects on the human skin. For decades I’ve been a regular consumer of high-end, high-priced skin products with all sorts of complex ingredients and empty promises. I have spent many hundreds finding the right moisturizer for my “oily but dry” skin and have to keep spending more as they use up so easily. It doesn’t seem possible that an oil from nature could outdo what scientists have been trying to create–the perfect skin moisturizer. 3 small drops of this oil rubbed on my face after showering and I’m good for the rest of the day. I found that it absorbs in easily and my skin feels fresh all day. Even with daily use, this bottle will last a long, long time. So glad I found this product and am recommending it to others.” – J.R.

You can buy Organic Argan Oil from Beauty by Earth here: http://www.amazon.com/Earth-Certified-Organic-Highest-Quality/dp/B00I134Y82/ie=UTF8?m=A17119QUPKBK8A&keywords=organic+argan+oil

Sneak Peek: Pictured above is the all-new packaging for Beauty by Earth’s Organic Argan Oil, which will be released soon (once existing inventory is depleted).

Visit Beauty by Earth on the web at beautybyearth.com to learn more about how to use Argan Oil and also check out our YouTube Channel at www.youtube.com/channel/UCxf9UsZ85yZXjv2QxONsj2Q for tips, tricks and demonstrations for applying Argan Oil to you skin, hair and nails.

If you would like more information about this topic, please contact at or email at danielle@beautybyearth.com

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Beauty By Earth
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The 2nd “World Tea & Coffee Expo” ™ 2104 – India’s Only Trade Show Focused on the Tea & Coffee Sectors to be held at Mumbai, India from 11th Sept – 13th Sept 2014

* Supported by many eminent trade bodies including Tea Board of India (Govt of India). Over 6,000 Trade visitors expected. * India is the second-largest tea producer and consumer after China and fourth largest tea exporter after Kenya, China, and Sri Lanka.

Mumbai, India, April 09, 2014 — The 2nd “World Tea & Coffee Expo” ™ 2014 ( http://www.worldteacoffeeexpo.com ), India’s only trade show focused on the Tea & Coffee Sectors to be held at Bombay Exhibition Centre, Goregaon, Mumbai,India from 11th Sept – 13th Sept 2014 (Thursday – Saturday). At this exclusive trade show all leading global companies associated with Tea & Coffee trade will showcase their products and technologies.

For the tea trade professional, there will be access to Tea boards, certifications, new teas and infusions, tea processing and packaging machinery, teabag material manufacturers and allied products and accessories. Aside from the impressive and varied list of exhibitors, there will also be numerous tea tastings and awareness seminars. Coffee too is witnessing strong retail volume growth, owing to growing consumer interest in coffee amidst intensive marketing campaigns by players. The coffee industry will also be strongly represented here. Exhibitors would range from producers and exporters to roasters, machinery manufacturers and coffee-related accessories.

Tea and coffee are among the most popular beverages, consumed both in India and around the world. The top two tea producing nations – China and India, collectively produce about 60% of total global tea output. India is the second-largest tea producer and consumer after China and fourth largest tea exporter after Kenya, China, and Sri Lanka. India, which exports more than two-thirds of its coffee output, grows coffee primarily in its Southern part. Recently, Coffee too has become very popular in India amongst the youth thanks to entry of new Indian & Overseas chains like Barista, Café Coffee Day (CCD), Costa Coffee, Gloria Jeans, and others. With domestic coffee outlets set to increase manifold over the next 3 years, in addition to foray of global players such as Starbucks and Dunkin’ Donuts in India, the coffee industry is likely to witness healthy growth in future.

The 2nd World Tea & Coffee Expo 2014 with over 100 exhibitors from 8 countries will thus be an ideal trade platform for those associated with these sectors. Participation at the show will enable one to identify the sectors driving growth as also network with the leading companies, the leading brands. The seminars will offer strategic analysis of key factors influencing the market – be they legislative, distribution, packaging or pricing issues. Forecasts as to how the market is set to change shall also be given.

The organizer of the show is Sentinel Exhibitions Asia P Ltd [SEA], a part of the Sentinel media group. Headquartered in Mumbai (India), SEA is engaged in organizing International Business Conferences and Trade Expos. For further information please log onto http://www.worldteacoffeeexpo.com or call in +91 22 28625133 or email to mitesh@worldteacoffeeexpo.com.

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Repair vs Replace Household Appliance Question Answered By AAA Appliance Repair Of Deerfield

AAA Appliance Repair Of Deerfield Offers Guidelines On When To Repair vs Replace.

Deerfield, IL (USA), April 09, 2014 -– Most household appliance owners are faced with the question of whether they should repair or replace a defective appliance. AAA Appliance Repair of Deerfield has developed a logical line of questions for determining the answer to that inquiry. For more information on this subject visit: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Appliance-Repair-of-Chicago-AAA/1384198471804927

First, consider the age of the household appliance. Most of them have an average life cycle and after a certain date it is a good idea to replace them.

Secondly, try to ascertain whether or not the household appliance is still under warranty. If so, you may be able to get your unit repaired for free or at a reduced rate.

Next, try to determine the total price of the repair. As a general rule of thumb, if the repair cost is more than half of a new appliance, opt for making the new purchase. AAA Appliance Repair of Deerfield also advised the best time for repairs is when your appliance is still under warranty. Other factors to consider are whether or not the item is obsolete or an antique. For more information on repair vs replace visit: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Appliance-Repair-Chicago-Best-Rated/1474454779434186

AAA Appliance Repair of Deerfield services all of the Deerfield, IL60015 area and offers a full one year warranty on parts and labor. Among ancillary benefits AAA Appliance Repair offers is free advice on how to maintain your appliances. As an example, for washing machine troubleshooting tips visit: http://emailwire.com/release/127780-AAA-Appliance-Repair-Offers-Washing-Machine-Troubleshooting-Tips.html/

About AAA Appliance Service Center®:
James Dolbeare operates AAA Appliance Service Center®. Since 1950, their factory trained technicians have provided appliance repair and installation services. They are factory authorized for most major brands and licensed by the Cook County Consumer Affairs Department. Their technicians are skilled at refrigerator repair, freezer repair, oven repair, range repair, dishwasher repair, washer repair, and dryer repair.

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Bennett Rhodes Joins Rosendin Electric as Baltimore Division Manager

Experienced Electrical Construction Professional to Manage Newest Regional Office.

Baltimore (April 10, 2014) — Rosendin Electric, the nation’s largest private electrical contractor and an employee-owned company, today announced that Bennett Rhodes has been named to head the new Baltimore Division. In this capacity, Rhodes will be responsible for managing the newest Rosendin Electric office location, overseeing local business development and operations.

Rhodes brings more than 20 years of electrical contracting experience in the Mid-Atlantic Region to Rosendin Electric. He has overseen electrical construction projects in a variety of industries, including several flagship projects in the Baltimore/Washington Metropolitan area. His experience in the design/build of health care, biotechnology, mission-critical, mixed-use/residential, and federal markets will bring a new depth to Rosendin Electric’s Mid-Atlantic Region.

“I am excited about managing the new regional office for a company that has the financial stability and depth of resources as Rosendin Electric,” said Rhodes. “The team in our Virginia office has already shown that Rosendin Electric has a reputation for bringing innovation, integrity and teamwork to every job. I plan to bring that same level of excellence to the Baltimore office.”

“Bennett has extensive expertise in business development and operations management, and he really knows the market around the Baltimore area,” said Mike Greenawalt, Vice President for Rosendin Electric. “He is a great addition to the Rosendin Electric family.”

About Rosendin Electric
Rosendin Electric, Inc., headquartered in San Jose, California, is an employee-owned electrical engineering, power and communications provider and is the largest privately held electrical contractor in the United States. With over 5,000 employees and experience worldwide, Rosendin Electric has built upon a 90-year reputation for quality design and installations. For additional information, visit http://www.rosendin.com.

Contact:
Shelly Sever
Marketing Manager
Rosendin Electric
(408) 534-2819
ssever@rosendin.com
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Rosendin Electric Expands Mid-Atlantic Operations

Newest Regional Office in Baltimore Brings BIM, Design-Build, and Data Center Expertise to Construction Projects in Maryland, Delaware, and Pennsylvania.

Baltimore (April 10, 2014) — Rosendin Electric, the nation’s largest private electrical contractor and an employee-owned company, announced the expansion of its East Coast Operations with the opening of an office in Baltimore, Maryland.

Headquartered in San Jose, California, Rosendin Electric serves commercial, business and government clients throughout the country. This new office location will enable Rosendin Electric to pursue electrical construction contracts, including commercial, mission critical, local government, hospitality, health care, biotechnology, and transportation projects throughout the Baltimore region.

Bennett Rhodes has been named Division Manager of the new Baltimore office and brings more than 20 years of experience managing various electrical construction projects throughout Baltimore and the Mid-Atlantic. “The Mid-Atlantic market is expanding and there is new demand for experienced electrical contractors,” said Rhodes. “With the opening of the Baltimore office, Rosendin Electric brings diverse construction expertise and a depth of resources to the area. I am excited to be part of the Rosendin Electric family as part of the Mid-Atlantic team.”

Rosendin Electric offers comprehensive electrical construction services including design-build, preplanning, preconstruction, engineering, and building information modeling (BIM). The company has groups specializing in electrical contracting, low-voltage systems, data center design-build, solar power installations, wind power installations, transportation construction, and other electrical construction areas.

“Baltimore marks our second location in our east coast expansion,” said Mike Greenawalt, Vice President for Rosendin Electric. “Our Sterling, Virginia, office has been very successful and with a complementary location in Baltimore, we can extend our market reach into Delaware and Philadelphia.”

About Rosendin Electric
Rosendin Electric, Inc., headquartered in San Jose, California, is an employee-owned electrical engineering, power and communications provider and is the largest privately held electrical contractor in the United States. With over 5,000 employees and experience worldwide, Rosendin Electric has built upon a 90-year reputation for quality design and installations. For additional information, visit http://www.rosendin.com.

Contact:
Shelly Sever
Marketing Manager
Rosendin Electric
(408) 534-2819
ssever@rosendin.com
http://www.rosendin.com