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Anesthesia Cost-Compare Web Site Launched

Written by Stephanie Wasek
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
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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Comment on CMS Analysis of Bariatric Surgery for Treatment of Diabetes

Written by Stephanie Wasek
CMS is conducting a national coverage analysis (NCA) to assess the nature of scientific evidence supporting weight-loss surgery for the treatment of diabetes and whether a national coverage decision is warranted.
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6 Statistics From Study of Average Implant Costs for Orthopedic and Cardiac Procedures in Hospitals

Written by Stephanie Wasek
While large reimbursements from orthopedics, spine and cardiac cases may, on their faces, appeal to hospitals, the reality is that implant and device costs associated with the procedures are generally eating up at least one-third of the reimbursement, according to a study presented at the recent IHA CHA Medical Device Conference. Further, the study found, implant pricing varied widely by vendor and across the 11 hospitals examined, and often exceeded the national benchmark figures.
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Hospitals Turning to Web to Auction Off Debt to Collection Agencies

Written by Stephanie Wasek
In order to fund the billions of dollars worth of uncompensated care they provide annually, hospitals are using Web sites to sell off millions in collectible debt to the highest bidder, reports the Wall Street Journal.
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