EndoSphere has announced it has received a U.S. patent for endoscopically implantable devices for the treatment of metabolic diseases such as obesity and type 2 diabetes.
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Here are 10 reports on recently published studies concerning pain management.
Congressmen Larry Kissell (D-NC), Kenny Marchant (R-TX) and Michael Burgess (R-TX) have signed on as cosponsors of the ASC Quality and Access Act of 2011 (H.R. 2108), according to a report from the ASC Association in its ASCA Government Affairs…
Surgery center leaders' approach to the accreditation process plays a role in their evaluation, and ASC leaders who follow standards of practice but ignore elements like communication may have a reduced chance of earning accreditation. Michael Kulczycki, MBA, executive director…
Nicola Hawkinson, MA, NP, CEO and founder of SpineSearch, recently presented on "Retention Management in the Era of Health Reform" at the 9th Annual Orthopedic, Spine and Pain Management-Driven ASC Conference in Chicago.
Lisa Austin, RN, CASC, vice president of ambulatory surgery center operations for Pinnacle III and president of the Colorado Ambulatory Surgery Center Association, presented on "What Every Surgeon Should Know: What Really Matters to Your Facility Administrator" at the 9th…
In a presentation at the 9th Annual Orthopedic, Spine and Pain Management-Driven ASC Conference in Chicago on June 10, Paul Burton, MD, chairman of the board of the American Association of Surgeon Distributors, discussed surgeon-owned distribution and the importance of…
Last Friday, Marshall Steele, MD, spoke about creating destination centers of superior performance at the 9th Annual Orthopedic, Spine and Pain Management Conference in Chicago. Dr. Steele began his discussion by expanding on some problematic themes in healthcare. He said…
A new spine pain diagnostic center affiliated with Spine Pain Management has opened in the Orlando, Fla., area, according to a release by Spine Pain Management.
A new study finds that a simple exercise that involves stretching an elastic band reduced neck and shoulder pain after 10 weeks, according to a release by Performance Health.