There are more high-acuity orthopedic procedures going to the outpatient setting today, including total joint replacements. Orthopedic technology is developing for minimally invasive procedures, and new pain management protocol and post-surgical care allow patients to leave the outpatient centers within…
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An article penned by leaders in the healthcare industry reports President Barack Obama's methods for healthcare reform aren't working, and healthcare costs will continue to rise.
Bariatric surgeon B. Dean McDaniel, DO, joined Citizens Medical Center in Victoria, Texas, as a full time member, according to the Victoria Advocate.
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services proposed adding 11 new procedures to the ASC payable list next year, according to a report from ASCA.
The ambulatory surgery center business has thrived for years; ASCs have carved out space for themselves as safe, efficient and cost-effective providers. But, the healthcare environment is evolving and ASCs are being pushed to find new ways to secure their…
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Here are seven news updates for ambulatory surgery center leaders to know for July 9, 2015.
A recent Journal of the American College of Surgeons study found that the recently implemented work hour restrictions for resident physicians have not had the desired effect of lowering postoperative complication rates in several common surgical specialties.
The American Medical Association reports the majority of physicians are still in wholly physician-owned practice.
As more healthcare data moves to the cloud, and nearly 96 million records were stolen among breaches to Community Health Systems, Anthem and Premera, Dan Manuro, in Forbes, poses the question; is the cloud ready for healthcare?
Chinese developers are rapidly pursuing growth in the healthcare market; an industry they believe will be their next lucrative opportunity. According to a recent Bloomberg piece, China is expanding at its slowest rate since 1990, but is still the second-largest…