The use of social media platforms such as Twitter has transformed the way news, information and opinions are disseminated. Healthcare leaders have taken to Twitter as a direct, effective mechanism for communicating with the public, developing their organization's image and…
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The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act is one of the most highly contested healthcare laws and continues to be actively debated by legislatures, providers and patients alike. Among other factors, the recent midterm elections mark a critical shift in…
Nursing unions are campaigning strenuously in Washington, DC and state capitals for legislation mandating nurse-patient ratios in hospitals. They are right to highlight the connection between those ratios and quality healthcare, but the solution that they propose focuses on the…
Berkshire Medical Center has opened a renovated endoscopy unit at its North Adams, Mass., campus, according to a report by The Berkshire Eagle.
The telescope implant aims to improve visual acuity and quality of life for suitable patients with bilateral end-stage age-related macular degeneration. End-stage AMD is uncorrectable by any other treatment. The implant received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration…
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Tuesday, December 9, 2014 | 1:00 – 2:00 PM CST In this webinar, attendees will learn: – How to take total joint replacements to the outpatient setting – What types of technology are out there to help perform outpatient joint…
Tuesday, December 9, 2014 | 1:00 – 2:00 PM CST In this webinar, attendees will learn: – How to take total joint replacements to the outpatient setting – What types of technology are out there to help perform outpatient joint…
December 4, 2014 | 1 pm CST In this webinar you will learn about: – Utilizing technology automation to increase productivity & profitability– Locating cost effective solutions designed specifically for ASCs– Discover solutions to assist with regulatory and accreditation requirements–…
There is an evolving controversy brewing and picking up steam as to anesthesia relationships with ASCs. Here, the issues focus around when ASCs and their owners can profit from or be the providers of anesthesia.
The following are five new ambulatory surgery centers that have been opened or announced in October.