Important Notice: Physician Ownership Disclosure
Please take a moment to review the following information.
1. The Surgery Center of Des Moines - West is a physician-owned ambulatory surgery center. Partial minority ownership is held by: Hammer, Ball, Steffensmeier, Raecker, Blodi, along with other physicians from the Des Moines metro.
2. You have the right to choose where you receive your healthcare services. While we believe that the Surgery Center of Des Moines - West can provide the care you need, you are free to select a different facility that your physician performs surgery at without any impact on your relationship with your physician.
For questions regarding this notice, please don't hesitate to ask a representative from Surgery Center of Des Moines - West. We value and appreciate your trust.
Iowa ASC Referral Disclosures
Ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) differ from hospitals in ownership, licensing, certifications, accreditation, and payment methods, though both meet high standards and follow specific regulations. Medical staff and anesthesia standards at ASCs match those in hospitals. ASCs have emergency transfer agreements in place and complies fully with anesthesia regulations.
By signing, you, or your legal representative, acknowledge that you have read and understand this notice. This disclosure has been provided before your procedure, and you have chosen to proceed with your procedure at Surgery Center of Des Moines - West