A new ambulatory surgery center is included in a 20,000-square-foot building which recently broke ground in Helena, Mont., according to a report from the Independent Record.
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Physician organizations have suggested specific alternatives to Medicare's payment formula, which plans to reduce physician pay by 29.5 percent in 2012, according to an American Medical News report.
North Oaks Surgery Center in Hammond, La., part of North Oaks Health System, has reopened following renovations, according to a news release from the health system.
A survey on fibromyalgia and other chronic pain conditions found 92 percent of respondents reported their chronic pain condition has had a significant impact on major life decisions, according to an American Pain Foundation news release.
Medical Facilities Corp., which owns controlling interest in four specialty surgical hospitals and one ambulatory surgery center, has announced security holder approval for its conversion to traditional common share structure, according to a Newswire report.
Suppliers of durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics and supplies not under contract with Medicare in the Competitive Bidding Program will see a change in the way they report the accessories and supplies for Medicare claims payment, according to an AAPC…
Because of the uncertainty in the healthcare environment, it is unclear where exactly the pain management physician will fit into the continuum of spine care in the future. Spine pain management physicians and specialists discuss five points on where spine…
Malik Juweid, MD, a radiologist and professor at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, and the health system are battling over various accusations, including HIPAA violations and patient safety concerns, according to a Des Moines Register news report.
Patients who take the pain pill Celebrex may be less likely to develop polyps and colorectal cancer but may also be at increased risk of developing cardiovascular problems, according to a study published in the American Journal of Gastroenterology.