What Investment Bankers Can do for You

When the owner of an ambulatory center makes the decision to sell a center, the process quickly escalates into perhaps the single largest financial transaction of their life.

Dallas, Texas, July 05, 2014 - When the owner of an ambulatory center makes the decision to sell a center, the process quickly escalates into perhaps the single largest financial transaction of their life. With so many moving parts involved and so much at stake, it is important for an owner to have someone on their side who can guide the sale in the right direction. That someone would be an investment banker.

Bringing to the table experience, a network of contacts and knowledge of the market, an investment banker is essential to these types of deals being executed successfully.

In an article published by The Ambulatory M&A Advisor, experts Roger Strode of Foley & Lardner, LLP, Blayne Rush, President of Ambulatory Alliances, LLC, Kyle Bohannon, Executive Vice President of Strategy and Development at FastMed Urgent Care, and Kevin Ryan of Epstein, Becker and Green weigh in on the matter.

“[Investment bankers] will help you understand your business as the investor sees it and work with you to be prepared to tell your story and explain any risks,” explained Rush. “When buyers or investors believe that you are prepared and understand your business, they are more likely to take you seriously, believe what you are telling them and increase the purchase price and improve the terms they offer.”

The Ambulatory M&A Advisor is an online publication that covers the most up-to-date trends and topics surrounding ambulatory care center deal making, including information on investment banking in the ambulatory care realm. To read this article and others like it, visit the publication at www.ambulatoryadvisor.com.

Contact:
Blayne Rush, MHP, MBA
Ambulatory Alliances, LLC
18181 Midway Rd Ste 200
Dallas, Texas 75287
469-385-7792
Blayne@AmbulatoryAlliances.com
http://www.ambulatoryadvisor.com

Pain Management In-Office Procedures Decline with Reimbursement Rates

The proper business management of an Pain Management Center will be the key to success going forward, according to industry professionals.

Dallas, Texas, July 05, 2014 - In an article published by The Ambulatory M&A Advisor, Dr. Rudi Gari of Texas Pain Relief Group weighs in on the matter, noting that physician-owners of Pain Management Centers need to keep the business side of their practice in mind, even if it doesn’t come second nature.

“Physicians are typically not the best business people,” Gari said. “You may be the best doctor the world has ever known, but if you don’t know how to manage your finances and manage your office, you’re not going to have an office to practice in.”

This emphasis on business is a result of declining reimbursement rates, according to Dr. Al Liceaga, Medical Director of Orangewood Surgical Center and Regional Pain Treatment Medical Center.

“ASCs reimbursement for procedures are often paid on only one CPT code and global fees now limit payment and reduce access to care by not allowing reimbursement for certain procedures within the global time period,” he said. “Reimbursement for hardware and implants has dramatically changed also. The majority of implants are now inclusive of the global fee.”

These changes in reimbursement rates had a noticeable impact on in-office procedures, with higher costs causing a reduction in such procedures.

To read the full article, which also features input from the COO of Kure Pain Management Bill Hughes, visit The Ambulatory M&A Advisor here.

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.

Contact:
Blayne Rush, MHP, MBA
Ambulatory Alliances, LLC
18181 Midway Rd Ste 200
Dallas, Texas 75287
469-385-7792
Blayne@AmbulatoryAlliances.com
http://www.ambulatoryadvisor.com

A Look at Due Diligence in Ambulatory Care Center Transactions

With mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity in ambulatory care increasing over the last year

Dallas, Texas, July 05, 2014 - With mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity in ambulatory care increasing over the last year, the significance of doing the right due diligence for a practice cannot be over-emphasized.

In an article published on The Ambulatory M&A Advisor, healthcare attorneys and consultants give insight into the financial, legal and clinical aspects of due diligence and the best ways to approach each.

Experts Michael Schaff, attorney and chair of the Corporate & Health Care Departments at Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, Bill Horton, an Alabama-based partner and health care attorney with the Jones Walker law firm, and Roger Strode, a partner and health care attorney with the Chicago office of Foley & Lardner, LLP, all give advice for those seeking information about these areas of due diligence.

Schaff’s advice for potential sellers: “Before you negotiate a price, do appropriate due diligence on yourself so you are prepared for what the buyers will ask and you know where your ‘skeletons’ may be. Sometimes smaller companies don’t have the internal resources to dot every ‘i’ or cross every ‘t’. There are many potential traps for the unwary, and surprises pop up in the middle of the process” which can result in a buyer reducing his offered price.

The Ambulatory M&A Advisor is an online publication that features articles covering business, legal and transactional updates and insights around ambulatory care center deal making. To read this article and others like it, visit the publication at www.ambulatoryadvisor.com.

Contact:
Blayne Rush, MHP, MBA
Ambulatory Alliances, LLC
18181 Midway Rd Ste 200
Dallas, Texas 75287
469-385-7792
Blayne@AmbulatoryAlliances.com
http://www.ambulatoryadvisor.com

Ambulatory Alliances, LLC, Receives Second Acquisition International 2014 M&A Award

The publishers at Acquisitions International Magazine have recognized Ambulatory Alliances, LLC, for the second year in a row during its 2013 M&A Awards.

Dallas, Texas, July 05, 2014 - The publishers at Acquisitions International Magazine have recognized Ambulatory Alliances, LLC, for the second year in a row during its 2013 M&A Awards. The publication has garnished Ambulatory Alliances with the Middle-Market Investment Brokerage of the Year Award – Texas.

“We are honored to be recognized a second consecutive year and will continue to work hard for our clients and set the pace,” comments Blayne Rush, the firm’s president.

The firm has made some changes throughout the year that have contributed to its continued growth and expansion.

“We moved into our new larger offices, added staff and we have added an industry publication The Ambulatory M&A Advisor (www.AmbulatoryAdvisor.com),” Rush said. “The publication has been received much better than we anticipated. This is one way that we are giving back to the clients and referral partners that have put much trust in us, our abilities and commitment.”

The annual awards are sponsored by UK-based AI Global Media and seek to promote those who exhibit excellence in all areas of M&A, recognizing not only individual deal success but also the firms and individuals behind the scenes whose efforts and expertise have contributed to the increase in global M&A activity over the last year.

The winners are determined by three factors, the first of which is the number of votes received. Voting forms for the awards were given to Acquisition International Magazine’s dedicated base of 53,000+ subscribers. The second factor is substantial in-house research, and the third consists of supporting documents supplied by the nominees which serve to cement their nomination.

Ambulatory Alliances, LLC (http://www.AmbulatoryAlliances.com ) is a middle-market healthcare investment banking, surgery center brokerage, physician recruitment and syndication and strategic advisory firm. The company focuses on brokerage, recruitment of surgeons, syndications, valuations, transaction negotiations and consulting. Securities offered through WealthForge, LLC, 8001 Franklin Farms Dr. Suite 100 Richmond, VA, 23229 member FINRA, SIPC. Ph (804) 521-4360.

Contact:
Blayne Rush, MHP, MBA
Ambulatory Alliances, LLC
18181 Midway Rd Ste 200
Dallas, Texas 75287
469-385-7792
Blayne@AmbulatoryAlliances.com
http://www.AmbulatoryAlliances.com

Fantasy Football Commissioner is Available for Association Football

FanXT is launching a customizable EPL fantasy game called Fantasy Premier League Commissioner where anyone could run their own premier league fantasy game for free.

London, UK, July 04, 2014 - A new breed of fantasy football is coming to the Premier League (EPL) this 2014/15 season that will redefine the way how football fans experience Fantasy Premier League. One-of-its kind Fantasy Premier League Commissioner (http://fantasy.epl.fanxt.com) is a fantasy football system owned by FanXT Ltd, which offers avid EPL fantasy fans a chance to not only have their of own fantasy league, but customize the settings of their league to make it uniquely their own, as opposed to the typical fantasy EPL leagues available.

Not the same with other typical fantasy football games, this latest Barclays fantasy football game offers the users an opportunity to build their own fantasy dream league. They will act as a commissioner of their own EPL fantasy league with lots of customizable options available to them. They can choose to use the default settings or use the options available to tweak their fantasy league to their own fantasy tastes. Users can set limitations on overall budget, transfers per game week, number of players from a club per team and maximum number of fantasy teams competing in the league. League commissioners could also allocate custom scoring points for goals, shots on goal, assists, yellow or red card, goal saves and more.

This game also allows creators to design the game with their favourite colour and add their own logo and banner, and even their own domain name. Notifications are also available on transfers of EPL players besides live score, results, standings and schedules of the Premier League.

This game shall be available for the upcoming 2014/15 EPL season in different packages from free basic version to paid professional version. This allows individual, website owners or even companies to create their own Premier League fantasy game and run them as they like.

About FanXT
FanXT aims to be fantasy sport provider for sport leagues across the world. They are currently the official fantasy football provider for Finland Veikkausliiga football league, Hong Kong first division football league, India I-League, Philippines United Football League (UFL) and Singapore S.League

Contact:
Melvin Wong
FanXT
483 Green Lanes
London N13 4BS
+44 (20) 7692 8301
info@fanxt.com
http://www.fanxt.com

Nutrition Breakthroughs Announces 'Joints and More' for Healthy Joints, Energy, More

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, arthritis is the #1 cause of disability among adults. The ingredients in 'Joints and More' have been proven to provide natural joint relief, relief for allergies, increased energy and more.

Glendale, CA, July 04, 2014 - An estimated 50 million U.S. adults (about 1 of 5) have doctor-diagnosed arthritis. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, arthritis is the #1 cause of disability among adults. It is defined as painful inflammation, aching, stiffness and swelling in or around the joints. Arthritis can occur in any joint, but usually it affects the hands, knees, hips, neck or spine. Common limitations from arthritis include difficulty with climbing stairs, walking, lifting, reaching, bending or kneeling.

NutritionBreakthroughs.com of Glendale California is announcing their newest product called 'Joints and More', which contains a natural form of sulfur known as MSM. According to research studies, MSM is known to help joint symptoms, muscle soreness, headaches, allergies, hair growth and more by supporting collagen in the cells and reducing inflammation. Collagen is the main protein in connective tissues. The body's hormones, enzymes and immune system also depend on MSM on a daily basis.

MSM sulfur (methyl-sulphonyl-methane) is a white, odorless, water-soluble element found in nature and in foods such as milk, fresh fruits, vegetables, seafood and meat. Food processing methods such as heating, washing and freezing, all deplete MSM in foods, which makes daily replenishment beneficial. Many people with joint pain may be deficient in MSM. In a 1995 study, sulfur concentration in arthritic cartilage was shown to be about one-third the level of normal cartilage.

The Arthritis Foundation’s web site lists the most common side effects of those medications used to treat arthritis. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as aspirin and ibuprofen can create edema (swelling of the feet) heartburn, stomach ulcers and possibly increased risk of blood clots and heart attack. Corticosteroids (cortisone) may contribute to cataracts, elevated blood sugar levels, increased appetite and bone loss. Injections at the arthritis site can create redness and swelling and increased risk of infections.

In the breakthrough book called "The Miracle of MSM: The Natural Solution for Pain," Stanley Jacob, M.D., the co-discoverer and 'Father of MSM', and Ronald Lawrence, M.D., share their experiences with successfully treating people with MSM. Together they have treated over 12,000 people with MSM for a variety of conditions at the Oregon Health Sciences University in Portland Oregon.

Dr. Jacob says: "MSM is a surprising supplement. When you start taking it, you may notice a number of good things happening in your life in addition to pain and allergy relief: More energy, cosmetic benefits such as softer skin, thicker hair, stronger nails; decreased scar tissue; and relief of constipation.”

Ellen N. of Littleton, Colorado says: "I had developed painful arthritis in both knees. The orthopedist prescribed physical therapy, knee braces, ibuprofen daily and an eventual surgery. Someone I know who works for a nutritional supplement company offered me a sample of MSM. I started taking it, I began noticing improvement, and this continued. Soon I had the same spring back in my legs just like before all this started. I was feeling major relief. Now I'm walking faster and even climbed on my roof to trim some trees. I feel like a new woman."

In one research study, patients suffering from degenerative arthritis were treated with either 2,250 mg per day of MSM or placebo. Sixteen patients were enrolled in the study. With the MSM group, the researchers reported "A better than 80 percent control of pain within six weeks of beginning the study."

There is no known cure for arthritis. According to Dr. Stanley Jacob, "Steroidal drugs such as cortisone are widely prescribed to reduce the inflammation associated with a wide array of painful conditions. These frequently lead to unhealthy weight gain, high blood pressure and even diabetes.....MSM offers a natural way to reduce pain and inflammation without serious side effects."

For more information on Joints and More visit http://www.nutritionbreakthroughs.com/html/joints_and_more_natural_relief.html

Contact:
Jobee Knight
Nutrition Breakthroughs
1413 Fifth St., Suite D
Glendale, CA 91201
(888) 861-0326
jobee@nutritionbreakthroughs.com
http://www.NutritionBreakthroughs.com

Singer Songwriter and 6X Billboard Charting Artist Margo Rey Releases New Music Video for Inspirational Single “Colours”

“Colours” Currently #26 on Mediabase AC Chart; Added on Sirius XM “The Blend” Channel

Los Angeles, CA, July 03, 2014 – Billboard charting singer/songwriter Margo Rey has released an intimate new music video to accompany her latest moving single, “Colours,” her most personal and emotional song yet after major chart success at AC Radio with “Let The Rain,” “Between Us,” “Tempted,” and her Top 5 Holiday classic, “This Holiday Night,” Margo continues to climb the AC Radio charts. The video was directed by AlecZero and produced by StereoZzilla Productions.

Watch on Youtube or Vimeo

“Colours” takes you on a personal journey with moving lyrics written by Margo herself and music by Margo and Barrett Yeretsian. “I am not afraid, I know how to be brave, in the best and worst of days, my colours never fade, impossible they say…”

A simple yet empowering song that describes overcoming any obstacles and gaining confidence in yourself to not care about what or who may bring you down, “Colours” sends a message to encourage listeners to believe in themselves. In the minimal music video, we see Margo playing a grand piano in a studio belting out the meaningful lyrics.

Following her latest CD release, “Habit” and successfully battling breast cancer for a second time in 2013, Margo hasn’t stopped pursuing her music. Margo recently became the National Ambassador for non-profit organization Brides Against Breast Cancer providing her top 20 Billboard charting song, “Let The Rain”, co-written by legendary John Oates as their theme song.

The Indie Music Digest quotes, “Margo Rey’s musical/vocal style is cut from the cloth of Celine Dion, Bonnie Raitt and Shania Twain but I will add she can go toe to toe with any of them vocally."

Contact:
Chip Schutzman
Miles High Productions
P.O. Box 93157
Hollywood, CA 90093
323-806-0400
chip@mileshighproductions.com
http://www.mileshighproductions.com