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What is a good benchmark for total hours worked per case?

Written by Staff
Tuesday, 10 June 2008
"I would suggest eight hours for ophthalmology, 12 hours for a multi-specialty ASC, and 14 hours for orthopedics," says Tom Mallon, the CEO of Regent Surgical Health.
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Bill Would Enact Pay Increase for Physicians, Instead of 10.6 Percent Decrease

Written by Stephanie Wasek
Monday, 09 June 2008
Sen. Max Baucus (D-N.D.) introduced on Friday a Medicare package bill that would raise physician payments 1.1 percent instead of slashing them 10.6 percent, as had been slated for next month.
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Anesthesia Cost-Compare Web Site Launched

Written by Stephanie Wasek
Monday, 09 June 2008
A Web site that facilitates the evaluation process for ASC and hospital administrators seeking to compare the costs related to anesthesia services, the expansion of anesthesia department coverage and the turnkey practice management solutions available has launched.
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Inova Health Ends Merger Attempt Due To FTC Challenge

Written by Rob Kurtz
Monday, 09 June 2008
Northern Virginia’s largest hospital system has announced that it is abandoning its efforts to merge with Prince William Health System in Manassas, Vir. following a legal challenge from the Federal Trade Commission to block the merger.
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Amkai, GHN-Online Join to Provide Comprehensive Information Management, Claims Submission for ASCs

Written by Stephanie Wasek
Thursday, 05 June 2008
Amkai, a developer of comprehensive information management systems for outpatient surgery providers, and GHN-Online, a leading provider of real-time, revenue-cycle management solutions for the healthcare industry, have joined to integrate their respective EMR and enterprise management solutions.
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