Amerinet, a national healthcare group purchasing organization, has announced a promotion with Philips Healthcare for patient monitors and supplies, according to an Amerinet news release.
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Surgi-Center of Central Virginia has moved from Stafford County to Fredericksburg, according to a Free Lance-Star report.
Researchers at Bend Research announced the developed nanoparticles that can deliver pain medication to the inside of the knee and keep it there longer, according to an International Business Times report.
DFine, a spine device company based in San Jose, Calif., has agreed to pay $2.39 million to resolve federal allegations that it paid kickbacks to induce physicians to use certain devices used to treat spinal fractures, according to a news…
Bernard McDonnell, DO, a retired physician and current surveyor for Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program, identifies 12 critical questions ambulatory surgery centers and other providers need to ask themselves to help ensure an effective hand hygiene program in their institution.
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital surgeons found that a surgical care checklist of 12 measures reduced Whipple procedure wound infections by nearly 50 percent.
Medline Industries has announced it is providing 20 free courses for both CRNAs and RNs relating to infection prevention, according to a Medline news release.
Occupy Wall Street protesters in New York City are planning to target the health insurance industry with a march and speak-out today, according to a Wall Street Journal report.
San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee vetoed legislation intended to close a loophole in San Francisco's law requiring employers to provide some funding for workers' healthcare expenses, according to an SFGate report.
AORN, in the "Perioperative Patient 'Hand-Off' Tool Kit" developed by AORN and the U.S. Department of Defense Patient Safety Program, provides 10 sample patient handoff tools gathered from organizations around the country.