Chris Cobourn, MD, of the Surgical Weight Loss Centre in Mississauga, Ontario, has found that laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding surgery can be performed in outpatient facility in a group of patients with a high risk for sleep apnea, a news…
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As obesity rates climb in the United States, perioperative professionals must be prepared to care for patients with a high body mass index and to prevent the surgery-related complications seen in this patient population, according to a study published in…
Five investigators will lead a new collaborative network, called Barrett's Esophagus Translational Research Network, aimed at studying the genetic determinants of Barrett's esophagus and esophageal adenocarcinoma, according to a news release.
Pacific Disposables International has announced a voluntary recall of its non-sterile alcohol prep pads.
A study found an 89 percent success rate for single-operator cholangioscopy using Boston Scientific's SpyGlass Direct Visualization System, according to the October 2011 issue of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and CMS have launched a "parallel review" pilot program for concurrent review of medical devices for FDA approval and Medicare coverage, according to an FDA release.
CPT copyright 2010 American Medical Association. All rights reserved. CPT is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. The following article is written by Cristina Bentin, CCS-P, CPC-H, CMA, president of Coding Compliance Management. Ambulatory surgery centers continue…
Surgical Care Affiliates has selected a workforce management solution from Kronos, according to a Kronos news release.
We are seeing a tremendous amount of positive and negative activity in the ASC industry. Here are a few quick observations:
The final Becker’s ASC Review for 2011 is a robust issue full of practical guidance to help you and your ASC as you finish the year. The issue features stories on achievable goals by year’s end; benchmarks on ASC case…