Covidien, a provider of healthcare products, has announced the discontinuation of its non-sterile alcohol prep pad product line sold under the brand names Webcol and Curity, effective February 2012.
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Stanford researchers are currently conducting a survey to determine common oversights that are made during patients' physical exams, according to a Scope blog.
CMS provides a free, downloadable poster with a central message of "Get the Flu Vaccine, Not the Flu."
Many physicians say robotic assistance is the future of surgery, but the extra cost might not be worth it for some standard procedures, according to a Family Practice News report.
A new study found titanium particles that flake away from artificial joints through normal wear and tear may cause painful inflammation, according to a University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey news release.
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Health Revenue Assurance Associates, a provider of health information management services, has named Peggy Hapner, RHIA, CCS, CASCC, the company's director of ambulatory services, according to a news release from HRAA.
Several physicians who run ambulatory surgery centers in New Jersey have launched a political action committee, according to an NJ.com report.
A story in the Pittsburgh Business Times showcases independent surgery centers in Pennsylvania with an 11-photo photo gallery.
Four hospitals have partnered with the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists in a national initiative for antimicrobial stewardship.
An Illinois appellate court is scheduled to hear oral arguments over the federal Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act's scope of confidentiality protections for healthcare professionals, according to an American Medical News report.