New guidelines introduced yesterday by Ohio Gov. John Kasich would require Ohio emergency room physicians to limit the number of painkillers they prescribe, according to a WLWT-TV report.
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Physician's Technology yesterday announced a new computerized digital joint pain relief program aimed at decreasing the amount of pain medication prescribed.
Scott Munsterman, DC, discussed how physician groups can assess the degree of transparency and patient-centeredness in their practices in a Dynamic Chiropractic editorial.
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The Healthcare Financial Management Association awarded North American Partners in Anesthesia the "Peer Reviewed by HFMA" designation. NAPA's anesthesia department management services are provided to hospitals, health systems and healthcare facilities.
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Industry leaders make four predictions for ambulatory surgery centers in the years ahead.
Boston Scientific has announced it has received FDA approval its INGENIO and ADVANTIO pacemakers and INVIVE cardiac resynchronization therapy pacemakers, according to a news release.
Omnicell has announced it will acquire MTS Medication Technologies, according to a news release.