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An American Medical News report discussed strategies for developing effective patient scheduling reminders. "Unfortunately, there's no simple answer, because some strategies that will work in an older population will not work in a younger one," said John Brewer, president of…

The following article was written by Kathleen Bernicky, RN, BSN, director of clinical operations for Regent Surgical Health.

The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology announced a new award that will encourage sharing successful infection prevention strategies with other healthcare providers.

Lewes (Del.) Surgery Center has started offering neurostimulator implants for patients living with chronic pain, according to a Cape Gazette report.

CareFusion has announced the acquisition of U.K. Medical Limited, a leading distributor of medical products to the National Health Service and private healthcare sector in the United Kingdom, according to a Digital Journal report.

Nurses and nurse managers employed in physician offices have begun receiving salary increases, even as other clinical positions see their pay stagnate or decline, according to a Healthcare Finance News report.

A stabilized workforce is an important yet often overlooked component of a thriving and profitable surgery center, says Tom Jacobs, president and CEO of MedHQ, a medical human resources, accounting and credentialing company based in Westchester, Ill.

Siegfried Holding has acquired Alliance Medical Products, according to a news release (pdf).

Mindray Medical International has announced it will acquire a controlling stake of Wuhan Dragonbio Surgical Implant for $35.5 million, according to a news release.

Here are 10 profiles of notable leaders in the ambulatory surgery center industry.