A licensed practical nurse from Washington has been accused of administering medication without an order, according to a Washington Department of Health release.
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Barry Tanner is president and CEO of Physicians Endoscopy in Doylestown, Pa.
Only 11 percent of respondents significantly agreed that increased use of IT in customer service has improved the level of service from insurance companies in the past five years, according to data from Accenture's survey "The 7 Things Your Health…
MEDNAX, a national medical group that specializes in anesthesia physician services as well as neonatal, maternal-fetal and other pediatric subspecialties, has reported earnings per share of $1.15 for the three months ended June 30, 2011, according to a MarketWatch report.
A trial began yesterday for a physician from Baton Rouge, La., and three other men accused of stealing $2.5 million from Medicare, according to an Advocate report. Sofjan M. Lamid, MD, allegedly wrote prescriptions for durable medical equipment for hundreds…
General Electric subsidiary Vital Signs Devices is undergoing a Class 1 recall for its hygroscopic condenser humidifier/anesthesia breathing circuit, according to a Mass Device report.
An autopsy report shows a Las Vegas woman died from an adverse reaction to local anesthesia after an illegal buttocks enhancement surgery, according to a Forbes report.
The anesthesia department at Canada's Ottawa Hospital is striving to improve pain control practices and training for physicians responsible for managing pain, according to an Ottawa Citizen report.
Gastroenterologist on the Move: Naveen Surapaneni Joins Houston-Clear Lake Bay Area Gastroenterology
Naveen Surapaneni, MD, has joined Bay Area Gastroenterology Consultants of Houston-Clear Lake, according to a release by the practice.
More than half the people who take opioids for chronic pain are likely to still be taking them five years later, according to a release by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.