Surgery centers can save money and gain valuable expertise by outsourcing surgical services to third-party companies, which provide surgical assistants, technicians and the necessary equipment and supplies. Some facilities contract with an outsourcing company directly and others bring a company…
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The University of Massachusetts-Lowell is opening its Massachusetts Medical Device Development Center, after completing a $4 million renovation of former factory space, according to a Mass Device report.
Three-quarters of bariatric surgery patients are not informed about their options to receive plastic surgery to remove excess folds of skin, according to an American Society of Plastic Surgeons news release.
Some patients with chronic pain do not ask providers for help, and some of those who do reach out have difficulties getting their questions answered, according to an American Pain Foundation news release.
The Medical Association of Georgia is starting a program to fight illicit use of prescription painkillers through such steps as continuing medical education for physicians and speaking engagement in schools, according to an Atlanta Journal Constitution report.
A patient safety coalition representing many major healthcare groups is calling on the Office of Management and Budget to speed its review of a proposed rule to establish a unique identifier for medical devices, according to a Health Data Management…
The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy has recognized the Billings (Mont.) Clinic as part of its program to promote quality endoscopy, according to a Billings Gazette report.
The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission's proposal for steep cuts in specialists' reimbursements would drive many specialists out of Medicare, according to an American Academy of Ophthalmology release.
The CDC’s draft guidance on organ transplants includes recommendations to add HBV and HCV screening as well as updated, more sensitive laboratory tests for organs. Read the full report in Becker’s Hospital Review on CDC’s draft guidance on organ tranplantations.