Uncategorized Archives - Page 1209 of 1991

Proposed Rules Set Targets for Healthcare Employee Vaccinations in Colorado

Colorado's Department of Public Health and Environment has proposed a set of rules intended to increase healthcare employee vaccinations at healthcare facilities, according to a Denver Post report.

Technology Helps Reduce Incidence of Retained Objects at U Michigan Health

Various technologies employed at the University of Michigan Health System have helped the organization reduce the incidence of retained foreign objects in patients.

Minnesota Eye Surgery Center Performs Free Cataract Surgeries on Uninsured

Physicians with Minnesota Eye Consultants performed free cataract surgery on 10 patients last week, with another 10 surgeries scheduled soon, according to a KARE11 report.

HSCA Agrees With GAO Reporting Finding Lack of Transparency Raises Medical Device Prices

The Healthcare Supply Chain Association agrees with the recent GAO report that found medical device pricing secrecy increased the cost of supplies for healthcare facilities, according to a HSCA news release.

Proposed Legislation Would Allow for Direct Approval of Medical Devices

U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-Pa.) and John McCain (R-Ariz.) introduced legislation that would allow medical devices to be approved directly without the review to determine if a similar device already exists on the market, according to a news release.

Federal Court Dismisses Whistleblower Lawsuit Against Millennium Laboratories

U.S. District Court Judge Joseph L. Tauro ordered the complete dismissal of the whistleblower suit against Millennium Laboratories brought by a former senior officer at Calloway Laboratories, according to a news release.

American Pain Foundation Urges New Mexico Bill Be Postponed

The American Pain Foundation opposes a New Mexico bill introduced by Senator Bernadette Sanchez that would mandate new procedures and restrictions related to the prescribing of opioid medications for the treatment of pain, according to the foundation's website.

LaClaro Adds 'Safe Surgery Checklist' to Lighthouse

LaClaro, maker of the Lighthouse revenue cycle management system for ambulatory surgery centers, has announced it is adding a "safe surgery checklist" to its Lighthouse system, according to a news release from LaClaro.

Bill Would Give FDA Power to Block Medical Devices Similar to Recalled Devices

A group of four U.S. representatives have crafted legislation that would give the Food and Drug Administration authority to block the introduction of medical devices that are similar to recalled devices, according to a press release from Rep. Edward J.…

Researchers Suggest Adding Patient Safety Professional to Medical Staff

A group of researchers has recommended adding a "patient safety professional" to medical staff in order to boost patient safety efforts, according to a study published in the Journal of Patient Safety.