The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has sent a letter to State Survey Agency Directors reinforcing the requirement that surgery centers may not limit surveyor access to ASC activities, according to an ASC Association release.
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A study of anesthesia journal clubs, a common feature of medical education, found that successful programs had mandatory attendance, involved residents in the organization and reviewed more articles per session, according to an Anesthesiology News report.
Indiana House Public Health Committee approved a bill that would require physicians, nurses and other medical workers to undergo a criminal background check when applying for a new state license, according to a News-Times report.
Premier healthcare alliance has created a two-year national collaborative called Emergency Department Safety Initiative to increase patient safety, reduce costs and increase patient satisfaction, according to a Premier news release.
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Occupational Safety and Health Administration and The Joint Commission sent a letter to hospitals advocating safe handling of drugs, according to an OSHA news release.
B. Braun reported a 9.8 percent increase in sales for the 2010 fiscal year, according to a Zenopa news release.
Mayo Clinic researchers say a commonly used strategy to reduce the spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in hospital intensive care units may not have a significant effect, according to a hospital news release.
The Nevada Senate has passed a bundle of bills aimed at improving transparency, according to a Las Vegas Sun news report.
Despite recent study results that show meditation can help relieve pain, it may be too early to recommend meditation as treatment for pain patients, according to an LA Times news report.
The U.S. Government Accountability Office has released a report outlining its review of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's approval processes for medical devices.