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The Importance of Quality Reporting for Surgery Centers: 5 Thoughts From Kecia Rardin of the Oregon Ambulatory Surgery Center Association

On June 15, The Oregonian reported that only half of Oregon surgery centers participate in the state's voluntary reporting system, established by the Oregon Patient Safety Commission in 2007. The report stated that of the 43 surgery centers that have…

Surgery Center Staff Hours Per Case: 40 Statistics to Know

Here are 40 statistics about surgery center staff hours per case, based on data from VMG Health's Multi-Specialty ASC Intellimarker 2010.

New Jersey Surgery Center Coalition: How Two Women Formed a Professional Network, and How You Can Too

Running an ambulatory surgery center is a constant learning process because of changing technology, practices and legislation. One way to keep up-to-date with these changes is to attend professional association meetings. Marcy Sasso, administrator at Raritan Valley Surgery Center in…

Medical Equipment Prices Virtually Flat in April-May, Federal Data Shows

Seasonally adjusted prices in the two federal categories for medical equipment were virtually flat for April to May, having risen and fallen slightly earlier in the year, according to a report by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Bypass Surgery Linked to Significant Weight Loss, Increased BNP

Gastric bypass surgery has been linked to significant excess weight loss and increased B-type natriuretic peptide concentrations, according to a study in Surgical Endoscopy.

FDA Okays Tamper-Resistant Oxycodone Pill From Pfizer

The FDA has approved OXECTA, an oxycodone pill from Pfizer that discourages opioid abusers from tampering with it to get a more concentrated dose, according to a release from Pfizer.

Nearly One-Third of Target Population Unscreened for Colon Cancer

Nearly one-third of people age 50 and older have never been screened for colon cancer and 28 percent said their healthcare provider had not recommended them for screening, according to a release by the Colon Cancer Alliance.

Boston Scientific Recalls Stent for Foreign Customers

Boston Scientific sent letters to customers of 500 of its Innova stents outside the United States, warning that it had received reports that the stent failed to deploy completely, according to a release from the FDA.

Risk of Neurodevelopmental Impairment From Anesthesia Still Exists

There is still a significant risk of neurodevelopmental impairment in neonates that undergo cardiac surgery, according to several studies reported in Anesthesiology News.

Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania Announces Affordable Plan for Employees, Employers

Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania has announced it will launch a new plan to save money for employers and insured employees, according to a Times-Tribune report.