Thinking of selling a piece of your ASC? There are certainly a number of advantages to aligning with a corporate partner: professional management, access to capital, greater focus on growth and realizing a return on your investment. If these benefits…
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According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 44,139 healthcare workers filed for unemployment benefits following a mass layoff in 2008, marking the highest rates since 2005; of this number, 4,650 were employed by ASCs.
DePuy Orthopaedics announced the release of its aSphere M-Spec Femoral Head, a new metal hip bearing option that can potentially reduce cumulative wear by 80 percent and associated ion release by 77 percent, according to a DePuy news release.
The New York Times reports that insurers are paying the same amount for medical scans regardless if they are performed on brand new or out-of-date machines and are often paying for procedures that do not help in diagnosing a condition,…
Colorado Governor Bill Ritter announced new legislation that will provide healthcare to 100,000 uninsured Colorado citizens and families, according to a news release from his office.
Researchers at the Mayo Clinic Biomechanics Laboratory recently identified several potential causes of the squeaking sound emitted by orthopedic hip implants, according to a report by the Mayo Clinic.
The New York State Department of Health delayed the implementation of its Ambulatory Patient Groups Medicaid payment methodology, which was originally scheduled to begin March 1, according to a report by the DOH.
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Physician Hospitals of America is hosting its annual legislative conference and fly-in March 17-18 in Washington D.C.
Rick S. Mohler of RSM Consulting (Indianapolis): It seems to me that until Congress recognizes that tort reform is the single most important issue that should lead to reduction in healthcare cost, little else will have much impact. As for…