Laundering of surgical scrubs has been a topic of hot debate. Historically, healthcare providers typically sent out loads of surgical scrubs to be washed and laundered by laundering services. However, the downturn of the economy has led some providers to…
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Roy Naturman, MD, is now medical director of the ambulatory surgery center at Summit (N.J.) Medical Group, according to a Summit news release.
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The Joint Commission has listed the various activities that would take place following a healthcare facility's review by the organization.
Around three dozen pain clinics have had their licenses revoked or have closed since Florida officials started enforcing a state law that limits ownership of pain clinics, according to a St. Petersburg Times report.
Maryland health officials have halted Medicaid payments to Warwick Manor Behavioral Health, a drug treatment and mental health clinic in East New Market that is being investigated for possible healthcare fraud, according to a Delaware Online news report.
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