The National Prevention Council has released its action plan (pdf) to meet goals outlined in its National Prevention Strategy.
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At a session at the 10th Annual Orthopedic, Spine and Pain Management-Driven ASC Conference, Jimmy St. Louis, CEO, Advanced Healthcare Partners, shared strategies for introducing direct-to-consumer marketing to your medical practice or ambulatory surgery center.He began by comparing the traditional…
At a session at the 10th Annual Orthopedic, Spine and Pain Management-Driven ASC Conference, Chris Bishop, senior vice president, acquisitions and development, Blue Chip Surgical Center Partners, discussed how underperforming surgery centers can add spine to improve their profitability.
In a session titled "The Key Legislative Priorities of the ASC Industry" at the 10th Annual Orthopedic, Spine and Pain Management-Driven ASC Conference in Chicago, William Prentice, JD, CEO of the ASC Association, discussed the progress of several healthcare policies…
At a session at the 10th Annual Orthopedic, Spine and Pain Management-Driven ASC Conference, Brian Brown, regional vice president, operations, Meridian Surgical Partners, shared 10 key statistics for ASCs to review each day, as well as weekly and monthly. 1.…
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MRSA mortality risk factors include older age and residence in a nursing home, according to a study in CDC's Emerging Infectious Diseases journal.
Renee Ellmers (R-N.C.), chairwoman of Small Business Subcommittee on Healthcare and Technology, has requested HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius provide progress reports on health IT safety, according to Chairwoman Ellmers' office.
KFx Medical Corp. has announced it has received FDA 510(k) clearance for its 5mm AppianFx tissue fixation anchor, according to a news release.
Kinetic Concepts has announced it has received FDA 510(k) clearance for its Vacuum Assisted Closure (VAC) therapy system for the management of closed surgical incisions, according to a news release.
John J. Goehle, CASC, is the chief operating officer and partner with Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies in Rochester, N.Y.