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Ophthalmologist on the Move: Dr. Augustus Stern Joins MD's Bergman Eye Center

Ophthalmologist Augustus "Gus" Stern, MD, has joined Bergman Eye Center in Hagerstown, Md., according to a practice report.

InTouch Health Receives FDA Clearance for Remote Presence Robot

InTouch Health has announced it has received a FDA clearance for a remote presence robot, according to a news release.

iCAD Receives FDA Clearance for Digital CAD

iCAD has announced it has received FDA approval for use of the company's next generation mammography computer-aided detection (CAD) platform, PowerLook advanced mammography platform, with digital CAD for Philips' microdose full-field digital mammography system, according to a news release.

Gastroenterologist on the Move: Dr. Josh Zara Joins GA's Affinity Clinic

Gastroenterologist Josh Zara, MD, has joined the medical staff of Affinity Clinic in Tifton, Ga., according to a clinic announcement.

Gastroenterologist on the Move: Dr. Louis Chaptini Joins CT's Yale Medical Group

Gastroenterologist Louis A. Chaptini, MD, has joined Yale Medical Group in New Haven, Conn., according to a clinical practice report.

Kentuckiana Oral & Maxillofacial to Build $4M Office Building, Surgery Center

Kentuckiana Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Associates in Kentucky is constructing a new office that will contain a surgery center on the first floor, according to a Louisville Business First report.

Atlanta Medical Center Implements Tracking System for Retained Surgical Sponges

Atlanta Medical Center has implemented a system to keep better track of sponges in the operating room, the misplacement of which can result in retained surgical items, according to a FOX News report.

Building a Patient-Centric Foundation to Support Quality Initiatives

Hospital readmissions and patient satisfaction are two top-line items for hospital leaders today, as both affect patients' health and hospitals' reimbursement. Under the Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program, hospitals will see cuts to their Medicare payments if they have more readmissions…

Growth of ASCs Could Save Taxpayers Hundreds of Millions in Medicare Dollars by 2017

As the number of surgery centers increases across the country, patients, payors and federal agencies may save significant dollars on healthcare, while still experiencing and promoting high-quality medical care, according to an ASCA report on study results from the American…

Surgical Directions to Exhibit at Practice Management Conference

Surgical Directions announced it will exhibit at the American Society of Anesthesiologists Conference on Practice Management Jan. 25 to 27 in Las Vegas.