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The Medical Patient Positioning Products from Fairfield, N.J.-based Cygnus Medical help keep patients safe by ensuring proper alignment during surgery.

Cloud-based electronic health record and practice management company athenahealth has acquired Epocrates, a mobile health provider.

The American Medical Association has joined forces with other medical groups to protest the 2014 implementation deadline for providers to switch from ICD-9 to ICD-10, according to American Medical News.

Merck's new drug application resubmission for sugammadex sodium injection has been accepted for review by the FDA.

U.S. Anesthesia Partners has acquired Greater Houston Anesthesiology, which will serve as USAP's cornerstone affiliated practice, according to the Fort Mill Times.

BioPhotas in Tustin, Calif., announced that it has received clearance from the FDA for its biophotonic medical device for six indications-for-use.

Hanover Portfolio Acquisitions in Woodland, Calif., announced that it has executed a letter of intent to acquire 70 percent of Pulsed Energy Technologies, in New Hollywood, Calif., a pain management medical device company.

The Joint Commission has released the 2013 Survey Activity Guide for Ambulatory Health Care Organizations.

The Joint Commission announced its new Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Accreditation program and a Rehabilitation and Advanced Care Certification option.

A "conversation" model can help front-line workers identify patient safety risks, according to a report by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement.