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Peer Review Alone Not Enough for Hospital to Dismiss Physician, Court Rules

Written by Stephanie Wasek
The results of peer review proceedings at the another hospital may not be enough to base a dismissal decision upon, according to an opinion issued by the Court of Appeals of California, Fifth District.
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4 More Issues ASCs Should Know About

Written by Rob Kurtz
Here is expert insight into four issues ASCs should know about — the danger of setting bad contracts; why you should not overbuild; the importance of choosing the right anesthesia provider; and the right place for LASIK. Look to the Sept./Oct. issue of Becker's ASC Review for more important issues.
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30 Orthopedic Procedures Added to Medicare ASC List in 2008 Which Are Advantageous to Perform

Written by Staff
Orthopedics saw many new procedures added to the Medicare-approved ASC list for 2008. Here are 30 of those procedures which you may want to consider adding to your list of procedures performed at your ASC, as suggested by Stephanie Ellis, RN, CPC, president of Ellis Medical Consulting.
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10 States With the Most Hospitals

Written by Staff
Here are the top ten states with the most non-federal, short-term, acute care hospitals, according to the American Hospital Directory (with number of hospitals in parentheses).
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NovaMed Announces Second Quarter Results; Same-Facility Net Revenue Growth of 3 Percent

Written by Rob Kurtz
NovaMed announced its second quarter results, with highlights including significant growth in income from continuing operations, increases in operating income and total net revenue, and same-facility growth.
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