Florida created a prescription drug database designed to monitor prescription drug use and prevent abuse one year ago, but a new report shows that physicians are not using it, according to a report from the Tampa Bay Times.
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LeMaitre Vascular has announced it will acquire the manufacturing and distribution rights to XenoSure from Neovasc, according to a news release.
Vidacare Corp. has announced the launch of an extension of its OnControl Bone Access System, according to a news release.
Paul Slosar, MD, is a spine surgeon and president of SpineCare Medical Group and the group’s non-profit research arm, the San Francisco Spine Institute, a position he has held since 2007. Dr. Slosar’s previous leadership appointments at SpineCare Medical Group…
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration are coordinating a multi-state investigation of fungal meningitis among patients who received an epidural steroid injection, according to a CDC release.
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Section 6001 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act creates additional requirements to and limitations on the whole hospital exception to the Stark Law prohibition on physician referrals to physician-owned hospitals. The PPACA includes an expansion prohibition that prohibits…
Covidien has announced it has received FDA clearance and CE Mark approval for its bedside respiratory patient monitoring system, according to a news release.
Boston Scientific Corp. has announced it has received FDA approval for a new subcutaneous implantable defibrillator, according to a news release.
The National Council on Patient Information and Education offers a free, downloadable checklist to help patients adhere to medication plans and avoid medication errors.
The American College of Surgeons has launched a patient education website to boost patient engagement and informed decision making.