RF Surgical Systems, a developer of solutions for the detection and prevention of retained surgical sponges, has announced University of North Carolina Hospitals in Chapel Hill has implemented the company's RF Assure Detection System in all of its surgical suites,…
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The following column is written by Andrew D. Galbraith, CFA, MBA, director with HealthCare Appraisers. With the increase in acquisition activity in the healthcare industry, buyers need to be aware of the rule governing purchase accounting. Accounting Standard Codification…
Patients with inflammatory bowel disease are at greater risk for postoperative deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism, according to a study published Oct. 17 in the Archives of Surgery.
Here are 12 recent reports about new leadership appointments and promotions at companies serving the ambulatory surgery center industry. Note: Clicking a link will open the report in a new tab.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has reversed its long-standing limitation on surgery centers performing procedures on the day they are scheduled, according to an Ambulatory Surgery Center Association release (pdf).
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The district attorney of Texas’ Harris County has repeatedly complained to federal Medicare officials about fraud involving private ambulances, only to have her concerns ignored for more than two years, according to a Houston Chronicle report. DA Pat Lykos says…
After conducting an investigation, the Associated Press claims officials fighting Medicare fraud regularly suspend providers only to “quickly reinstate them after appeals hearings that government employees don’t even attend,” according to an AP report from ABC News. These speedy reinstatements…
Last year, hospitals lost more than $1 billion on procedures by using expensive medical devices, such as implants for heart and orthopedic procedures, according to a Premier Inc. survey, a Wall Street Journal report said.
Ray Elliott, who served at Boston Scientific's CEO for just 26 months, stepped down as CEO yesterday, according to a MassDevice report. Hank Kucheman, currently the executive vice president and group president of the Cardiology, Rhythm and Vascular department will…
Patients are waiting longer to undergo orthopedic procedures because they fear losing their jobs or lack health insurance, according to a Reuters report.