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In an article published in The American Journal of Gastroenterology, Jonathan A. Leighton, MD, a gastroenterologist at the Mayo Clinic, details the latest enteroscopic modalities that currently aid gastroenterologists in evaluations of the small bowel.
Researchers suggest GI physicians should question patients about their use of over-the-counter medications, including nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, in order to help their interpretation of capsule endoscopy findings, according to a study published in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology.
Two recovery audit contractors recently posted issues on their sites. But, like many RAC postings in the past, they present "confusing, incomplete and oftentimes contradictory information," wrote Ernie de los Santos, CIO for eduTrax, on the RAC Monitor website.
The new FAIR Health database, created under agreements with the New York attorney general's office and established as the arbiter of "usual, customary and reasonable" payment rates, is set to launch by late January, according to an American Medical News…
The American Society of Anesthesiologists says it is "extremely troubled" to learn that the anesthetic sodium thiopental, or Pentothal, has been removed from the U.S. market after its sole manufacturer ceased production of the drug, according to an ASA release.
ASA Opposes Federal Trade Commission's Stance on Non-Physicians' Ability to Practice Pain Management
The American Society of Anesthesiologists supports the Alabama State Board of Medical Examiners' proposed rule that would prohibit a qualified physician from giving a non-physician the authority to utilize certain pain management procedures, according to a letter sent from the…
Concord (N.H.) Hospital plans to expand and renovate its surgery center to the tune of $11.6 million, according to a Concord Monitor report.
Physicians of Palm Beach Lakes Surgery Center in West Palm Beach, Fla., have filed a defamation lawsuit against State Farm Insurance Co. in response to a federal lawsuit filed by the national insurer against the surgery center and others for…
Ron Seifert, vice president at the Hay Group in Philadelphia, explains why the trend toward physician employment in hospitals will continue, even though he is currently seeing a temporary slowdown in transactions.