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Chief Threat to Patient Records is Theft of Mobile Devices, Not Hacking

The biggest threat to patients' medical records is theft of mobile devices like iPads and smartphones and not software hackers, according to a report by Mass Device.

House Committee Chair Accuses FDA of Overregulating Devices

Rep. Fred Upton (R-Mich.), chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, accused the FDA of squashing innovation by overregulating the device industry, according to a report by Dow Jones.

FDA Approves Safety Strategy for Cephalon Pain Drugs

The FDA has approved a risk evaluation and mitigation strategy for Cephalon's Fentora and Actiq drugs to manage breakthrough pain in opioid-tolerant patients with cancer, according to a Cephalon news release.

Psychiatrist Tackles Problem of Defining Pain Using Greek Philosophy

A University of Buffalo psychiatrist proposes to better define a patient's pain by using ontology, a branch of Greek philosophy that precisely categorizes experiences, according to a report by the University of Buffalo Reporter.

American College of Surgeons Supports ASC Quality and Access Act of 2011

The American College of Surgeons has announced its support for the ASC Quality and Access Act of 2011, according to an ASCA release.

5 New Congress Members Cosponsor ASC Quality and Access Act of 2011

Five new members of Congress recently decided to cosponsor the ASC Quality and Access Act of 2011, bringing the total number of cosponsors to 16 in the House and Senate, according to an ASCA release.

Society for Ambulatory Spine Surgery Set to Launch: Q&A With Founder Dr. Ken Pettine

Kenneth Pettine, MD, is founder of The Spine Institute and Loveland (Colo.) Surgery Center, and founder of the new Society for Ambulatory Spine Surgery. Q: When will the new Society for Ambulatory Spine Surgery officially launch? Dr. Kenneth…

Study: Longer Blood Storage Could Increase Risk of Infection, Other Complications

Older or higher amounts of blood used for transfusion can lead to increased risk of complications, including infections and organ failure, according to a news report from Wake Forest University.

Patient Recruiter from Miami Healthcare Agency Pleads Guilty to $25M Medicare Fraud Scheme

A patient recruiter from a Miami healthcare agency has pled guilty for his participation in a $25 million Medicare fraud scheme, according to a news release from the U.S. Department of Justice. Vicente Guerra-Nistal pled guilty to one count of…

CEO of Medical Imaging Company Banned From Medicare Business for 8 Years

The CEO of a medical imaging company based in Ocoee, Fla., will be banned from doing business with Medicare for eight years after the company attempted to defraud the U.S. of $1.6 million, according to a Bloomberg report. The U.S.…