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Bill Would Enact Pay Increase for Physicians, Instead of 10.6 Percent Decrease

Written by Stephanie Wasek
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
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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