Cataract Outsourcing, an online, peer-reviewed general medical journal providing information about cataract surgery, has posted a story discussing whether a facility should enter into arrangements such as “per-click” and physician/vendor kickback agreements.
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Medtronic has announced that it is initiating a voluntary recall of selected disposable products used during cardiopulmonary bypass which feature the Carmeda BioActive surface, according to Medtronic and the FDA.
To meet the needs of procedural ambulatory facilities posed by increasing safety standards and state regulatory initiatives nationwide, AAAASF has developed a set of accreditation standards specific to procedural, non-surgical facilities. They are intended for ambulatory facilities performing procedures under…
ASCs are valuable, and the services they provide appreciated by those familiar with them ? the problem is, not enough politicos are in the know, and it's hurting the industry, said Utah state Sen. Allen Christensen (R) in addressing the…
At the first ASC Association meeting in San Antonio, Amkai has announced the launch of AmkaiOffice 2.0, an updated release of the company?s management software system designed for the outpatient surgery market.
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Baptist Health South Florida Inc., a healthcare system headquartered in Miami, has agreed to pay the United States $7,775,000 to settle claims that it violated the False Claims Act and the Stark Statute between 2003 and 2005, by paying excessive…
Using CMS's comprehensive error rate testing system, which measures the accuracy of Medicare fee-for-service payments, a Medicare contractor has reviewed Medicare Part B claims from Texas ASCs to determine the top 10 billing errors that lead to denial or rejection…
The healthcare sector is not immune to the weak economy and, as such, some ASCs may be finding themselves increasingly in financial trouble. This was the subject of a McGuireWoods teleconference entitled "10 Keys to Turning Around Financially Troubled Ambulatory…
The Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH) has awarded IBM the contract to build the state?s transparency Web site, according to a press release. The Web site will make information on cost, quality of care and availability of services accessible…
The Federal Trade Commission, joined by the Commonwealth of Virginia, has filed a complaint in federal court to block Northern Virginia’s Inova Health System Foundation’s proposed acquisition of the Prince William Health System (PWHS) in Manassas, Va.