Parkview Medical Center in Pueblo, Colo., recently appointed Kevin Seely as vice president of physician services, according to a Pueblo Chieftain report.
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The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality’s National Quality Measures Clearinghouse has released new measure summaries for surgical patients’ experience. Read the full report in Becker’s Hospital Review on the quality measures.
While the FDA proposed to make common prescription drugs, including those that treat diabetes, asthma and migraines, available over the counter in order to increase access to these medications, the American Medical Association says such a move could lead to…
The American Medical Association offers a free communication climate assessment tool to help healthcare organizations evaluate and improve communications and better serve a diverse patient population.
Pfizer announced that the Lyrica drug, used to treat fibromyalgia and chronic pain disorders, is not effective in reducing neuropathic pain caused by HIV infection or diabetes, according to American News Report.
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Minnesota's medical board will now be required to provide patients with more information about malpractice and disciplinary actions taken against physicians by other states, according to the Minneapolis Star-Tribune. Gov. Mark Dayton signed the bill into law Friday.
Nurse salaries increased in the past year following a surge in demand for the profession, according to a UBM Medica survey of more than 1,260 medical practices.
MMX Holdings, LLC announced today that it will expand its www.managemyasc.com platform with the development of AccredAbility, a comprehensive accreditation compliance solution for surgery centers. AccredAbility is being developed as a joint venture with nationally recognized compliance expert Tamar Glaser,…
Pedro Vergne-Marini, MD, is a managing member of Physicians Capital Investments in Dallas, Texas, where he is responsible for establishing and implementing the company's corporate strategy. Dr. Vergne-Marini brings more than 35 years of experience in patient care and healthcare-related…
hDr. Arbisser is an ophthalmologist who serves as co-founder and board chairman of Eye Surgeons Associates in Bettendorf, Iowa. Eye Surgeons Associates provides a comprehensive range of medical, surgical and optical eye care, including lasik and lens exchange, cornea and…