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Using a printed surgical safety checklist as a memory tool improves the rate of validation of checklist items, according to a study in BMJ Quality and Safety.

Thomas H. Jacobs is the CEO and co-founder of MedHQ, a company that provides expert knowledge in accounting, revenue cycle, human resources and credentialing for the healthcare industry.

At the 11th Annual Orthopedic, Spine and Pain Management-Driven ASC Conference, in Chicago, Steven A. Gunderson, DO, will give a presentation titled "Most Common Accreditation Problems in Orthopedic, Spine and Pain-Driven ASCs."

While reliable patient safety data is critical for measuring and improving safety, this type of data is largely lacking in healthcare, according to a commentary in American Journal of Medical Quality.

The American Medical Women's Association has honored Kimberly J. Templeton, MD, with the Elizabeth Blackwell Award, according to an AAOS Now report.

Legislation has been introduced in the Maryland legislature that increase oversight on cosmetic plastic surgery centers, according to a report from The Baltimore Sun.

Medicrea reported a net profit loss of 1.2 percent in 2012.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released data on healthcare-associated infections related to devices from the National Healthcare Safety Network.

Here are 10 big healthcare policy trends for spine surgeons to know.

Center Valley, Pa.-based Aesculap Implant Systems' PL-AGE System is now available for commercial use.