Even though CMS continues to delay plans to require ASC quality reporting, ASC organizations on the national and state level have been moving ahead with their own voluntary reporting programs and the industry is encouraging CMS to implement national reporting.
The Latest
While everyone is worried about stolen laptops or unauthorized access to computer files, who ever thought the hard drive in copying and fax machines could be a potential HIPAA violation?
Loan guarantees are powerful tools that can be used to finance businesses that involve a partnership with physicians, provided that there is fair market value (FMV) compensation paid for the value of services received. As recent economic turmoil has led…
ASC Durango (Colo.) recently underwent its first AAAHC survey and achieved accreditation. Cheryl Desko, RN, clinical director for the ASC, discusses a few areas the ASC targeted for improvement following the survey.
Here are the top 12 "action items" salaried anesthesiologists would like to improve in their practice environment, based on whether the anesthesiologists are salaried employees or owners/partners, according to the Locum Tenens 2010 Anesthesiology Salary Survey Report.
Dearborn Surgery Center was recently recognized for excellence in patient satisfaction and overall quality of care with a 2010 Apex Quality Award from CTQ Solutions. This honor is particularly noteworthy since the distinction is based primarily on patient feedback and…
Becky Johnson, clinical director at Lincoln (Neb.) Endoscopy Center, discusses one area in need of improvement cited by a surveyor from the Accreditation Association of Ambulatory Health Care and how the center is working to better meet that standard.
Becky Johnson, clinical director of Lincoln (Neb.) Endoscopy Center, discusses three practices that have helped the center cut costs without compromising the ability to provide quality acre.
Becky Johnson, clinical director of Lincoln (Neb.) Endoscopy Center, discusses three practices that have helped the center cut costs without compromising the ability to provide quality care.
Deuk Spine Institute a multi-specialty practice with clinics and surgery center in Melbourne, Titusville and Orlando, Fla., and focuses on treatment of neck and back injuries, spine and joint conditions, and sports medicine, is recruiting the following positions: 1. Spine…