Results from a study published in the American Journal of Managed Care suggests there is no association between quality incentives for physicians and outcomes or adherence to 12 measures of high-quality ambulatory care.
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National Surgical Centers of America has achieved accreditation by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, according to a Digital Journal report.
The Department of Health and Human Services' Office for Civil Rights has issued a warning to physicians: You will be held accountable for HIPAA violations regardless of your practice size, according to an American Medical News report.
A lawsuit in California is pitting a large insurer against a network of surgical centers over patient referrals to out-of-network providers, according to a Workforce report.
Philadelphia-based G.I. Specialists has announced it has launched a mobile website, according to a news release.
Synergy Pharmaceuticals, a developer of gastrointestinal disorder and disease drugs, has announced its appointment of gastroenterologist Gail M. Comer, MD, as chief medical officer, according to a news release.
There are several steps spine surgeons must take when migrating their cases from the inpatient setting to an outpatient surgery center. Beyond the appropriate training, surgeons must consider how their practice will change as a result of the transition and…
Brett Brodnax is president and chief development officer of United Surgical Partners International, which has ownership interests in or operates more than 200 surgical facilities. Mr. Brodnax joined USPI in December 1999 as a vice president responsible for various operational…
The Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care announced its new board officers for 2012-2013.
Lehigh Regional Medical Center has opened a new endoscopy and surgical suite, according to a Lehigh Acres Citizen report.