New York officials this week announced a deal on legislation to establish tighter online oversight of prescription painkillers, according to a Wall Street Journal report.
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Physicians who step away from the medical practice for an extended period of time must take careful additional steps if returning to the field, according to a Cleveland Jewish News report.
The New Jersey Senate health committee this week approved a bill that would help foreign physicians stay in New Jersey following the completion of their residency training in the state, according to an NJ Spotlight report.
Representative Cliff Stearns (R-Fla.) has submitted a letter to HHS requesting information from CMS on its guideline regarding single dose vials.
John Byers, MD, is an otolaryngologist with the Surgery Center of Greensboro (N.C.) and Greensboro Ear, Nose and Throat Associates, where he has practiced since 1994. Dr. Byers currently serves as medical director and a member of the board of…
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An anesthesia information management system and clear medical team assignment may improve clinicians' compliance to a SCIP quality measure concerning perioperative beta-blockers, according to a study published in the Joint Commission Journal on Quality and Patient Safety.
Researchers have determined several factors associated with an increased and decreased risk of medication errors, according to a study published in the Annals of Pharmacotherapy.
The American College of Physicians announced its collaboration with the New York ACP chapter to extend its medical Near Miss Registry into a national patient safety reporting and professional educational program.
This article is written by Jon Pruitt, vice president of procurement solutions at Provista, LLC.ASC administrators have their magnifying glasses out and are closely examining their operations to find new ways to reduce costs, improve volume and expand services. For…
Melicor Medical has received FDA approval to develop and market its Laparoscopic Lens Internal Cleaning System, according to the Boulder County Business Report.