The Hospital & Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania has released a report outlining quality and patient safety initiatives being undertaken in hospitals across the commonwealth, according to an HAP news release.
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Beckman Coulter has recalled its Synchron LX Clinical Systems Ion Selective Electrolyte Flow Cell, according to a release by the FDA.
Surveyed professionals in the medical device industry generally found the FDA's device-approval process stifles innovation, according to a report by the Ledger.
Wolters Kluwer Health has announced Oklahoma Surgicare in Oklahoma City has selected its ProVation MD software for gastroenterology procedure documentation and coding.
The following is written by Marion K. Jenkins, PhD, FHIMSS, founder and CEO of QSE Technologies. Recently at the ASC Association annual conference in Orlando, I gave a presentation on EHRs in ASCs. There were several questions about the…
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The American Pain Society recognized five pain programs as recipients of its annual Clinical Centers of Excellence in Pain Management Awards, according to a release by the society.
Complimentary and alternative practices ranging from meditation to spinal manipulation show promise for contributing to pain management, according to a release by the American Pain Society.
Recent studies have shown steep increases in abuse of powerful opioids like Vicodin, Hydrocodone and OxyContin, says Robert Saenz, CEO of Tulsa (Okla.) Pain Consultants and president of VIP Medical Consulting, which helps practices with compliance and business development. Authorities…
Jeff Hessing, MD, is an orthopedist and physician-owner of Treasure Valley Hospital in Boise, Idaho, as well as a member of the physician leadership team for Surgical Care Affiliates. He has been in practice for more than 25 years in…
Researchers found that a greater primary care workforce (with an FTE measure reflective of ambulatory primary care) could lead to more favorable patient outcomes among Medicare beneficiaries, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.