Sarasota County in Florida has set new fines for pain management clinics violating regulations that could cost clinics up to $1,000, according to a Herald-Tribune report.
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This article was written by John A. Mills, JD, an associate with Fenton Nelson's litigation and compliance groups, in response to a recent lawsuit filed by Aetna against Bay Area Surgical Management LLC, alleging the surgery centers illegally induced its…
The American Gastroenterological Association has appointed John I. Allen, MD, MBA, AGAF, to the position of vice president, according to an AGA report.
Obi Chukwuocha, MD, has joined Bariatric Solutions, located at Wise Regional Medical Center in Decatur, Texas, according to a news release.
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Regent Surgical Health has announced Andrea Woodell has joined its executive team as director of managed care, according to a report from Regent Surgical Health.
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The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs offers a free, downloadable sample observation tool for hand hygiene and glove use compliance.