Author: Staff

The health and lifespan of Americans significantly lags levels in peer countries, according to a new report by the Institute of Medicine and the National Research Council.

Here are five steps to increase patient collections at ambulatory surgery centers from Jim Devitt, an expert in healthcare revenue cycle management.

Here are 20 statistics on anesthesiologist lifestyles, according to the Medscape Physician Lifestyle Report 2012.

The FDA has issued a new draft guidance document to help the pharmaceutical industry formulate opioid drugs with abuse-deterrent properties, according to a Pharmaceutical Processing report.

CMS has unconditionally renewed The American Association for the Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities' Deeming Authority to accredit ASCs participating in Medicare or Medicaid through 2018.

A study released by Health Affairs this month has revealed that physician shortages could be stoppered by utilizing electronic communication and teams to manage patient panels.

Insurance giant Aetna will not reimburse California office-based surgeries for facility fees, a policy that could affect physician offices across the state.

The American Medical Association is still seeking further delay of the ICD-10 implementation deadline, saying the transition will be a costly burden that does not improve patient care.

Rapid growth in job creation for advanced practice nurses is triggering recruitment challenges for Wisconsin hospitals, according to a recent study published by the Wisconsin Hospital Association and reported in The Business Journal.

Highmark has received approval to renovate a former men's clothing store in Monroeville, Pa., to accommodate a new ambulatory surgery center, according to a Pittsburgh Business Times report.