More physicians than expected are offering end-of-life counseling services, according to newly released CMS data, AZ Central reports.
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Kansas legislators took the first steps towards expanding the state's Medicaid program when Rep. Dan Hawkins (R-D. 100) agreed to have a debate and committee vote on the issue next week, The Wichita Eagle reports.
Here are 16 things to know about outpatient total joint replacements and ambulatory surgery centers.
1. It is a fascinating time in the surgery center and political arena. We cannot predict if there will be large changes to Obamacare or Trumpcare. Surgery centers largely face a situation where they have to move forward with their…
For many years I owned and operated a surgical equipment business. Most of our customers were small 1-2 O.R ASC's. Plastic surgeons, pain management etc. These were, for the most part de novo facilities.
Despite increasing consumer popularity, physicians and providers have different takes on the accuracy and impact of online ratings, according to a study conducted by Boston-based Harvard Medical School, Internet Health reports.
With more than 1 million American dying from sepsis annually, providers follow a set of protocols to mitigate a patient's risk of sepsis.
To ensure a smooth transition to the Trump administration, Rep. Mark Meadows (R-N.C.), House Freedom Caucus chairman, said he would be open to continuing cost-sharing subsidies and reinsurance payments before the government reaches a long-term plan, The Hill reports.
Physicians face a series of challenges when navigating patient care in an era of healthcare uncertainty.
The confirmation hearing for Seema Verma, President Donald Trump's pick to lead CMS, could happen "very soon," as the Office of Government Ethics nears an agreement, CG Roll Call reports.