The following column appeared in Health Care Commentaries: Perspectives on the Health Care Industry, an electronic newsletter published by Somerset CPAs Health Care Team.
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Thinking of selling a piece of your ASC? There are certainly a number of advantages to aligning with a corporate partner: professional management, access to capital, greater focus on growth and realizing a return on your investment. If these benefits…
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 44,139 healthcare workers filed for unemployment benefits following a mass layoff in 2008, marking the highest rates since 2005; of this number, 4,650 were employed by ASCs.
DePuy Orthopaedics announced the release of its aSphere M-Spec Femoral Head, a new metal hip bearing option that can potentially reduce cumulative wear by 80 percent and associated ion release by 77 percent, according to a DePuy news release.
The New York Times reports that insurers are paying the same amount for medical scans regardless if they are performed on brand new or out-of-date machines and are often paying for procedures that do not help in diagnosing a condition,…
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Colorado Governor Bill Ritter announced new legislation that will provide healthcare to 100,000 uninsured Colorado citizens and families, according to a news release from his office.
Researchers at the Mayo Clinic Biomechanics Laboratory recently identified several potential causes of the squeaking sound emitted by orthopedic hip implants, according to a report by the Mayo Clinic.
Here are 15 individuals who were named CFO of a hospital over the past year.
Physician Hospitals of America is hosting its annual legislative conference and fly-in March 17-18 in Washington D.C.
Joseph Zuckerman, MD, was elected president of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons at its annual meeting in Las Vegas, according to an AAOS news release.