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Capital acquisitions play a large role in the success of ambulatory surgery centers. They affect patient safety by ensuring equipment is up-to-date; physician satisfaction by meeting their needs when delivering care; and the center's revenue by creating efficiencies.
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A systematic effort to improve flu vaccination rates for healthcare workers has increased flu vaccinations rates from 59 percent to 77 percent at the University Health System in San Antonio, according to a news release from the Society for Healthcare…
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A federal investigation is examining physician contracts at Fort Lauderdale, Fla.-based North Broward Hospital District, according to a Sun Sentinel report. Agents from the inspector general of the Department of Health and Human Services issued the district, also known as…
Surgical Notes, a nationwide provider of medical transcription, coding, electronic medical records and other value-added IT services for ambulatory surgery centers, will hold a political action committee fundraiser reception for Congressman Pete Sessions (R-Texas) this summer, according to Jeff Blankinship,…
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