Healthcare is currently going through a phase of incredible change, but also a phase of incredible uncertainly. Although no one knows for sure how all of this change will net out, I thought I'd take the opportunity to share with…
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The American College of Physicians and other physician groups are questioning the necessity of MRI for low back pain, according to a Boston Globe report.
Early physical therapy for patients with back pain can reduce overall healthcare costs, according to a study published last year in Spine and recently referenced in the El Paso Times.
Alexander Bailey, MD, a spine surgeon at Precision Spine & Orthopaedic Specialists in Overland Park, Kan., discusses how spinal cord stimulation impacts back pain care and where the technology is headed in the future.
The National Committee for Quality Assurance has released its State of Health Care Quality Report, which include data collected through its Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set.
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New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has vetoed three bills that would have required certification for central service technicians, surgical technologists and certified registered nurse anesthetists, according to an AORN public policy news report.
The Advanced Medical Technology Association has released an updated study that it claims shows prices for medical technology have remained consistently low over a 21-year period, according to a news release.
MAQUET Cardiovascular has announced it has received FDA clearance for a new intra-aortic balloon catheter, according to a news release.
This article is written by Heather Rottmund, director of marketing for SpineSearch.The prevalence of Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASC) across America is increasing at a steady pace. As the emphasis on outpatient care continues to grow, ASCs must identify the best…
Lawmakers have introduced for the second time legislation that would create a nationwide drug tracking system. The proposal was first introduced as part of the FDA user fee law passed earlier this summer but failed to manifest.