Here are 10 points discussing the challenges of spine surgery reimbursement today and where the trends are heading in the future. 1. Payor’s coverage criteria and guidelines are changing. Payors are using a different set of guidelines for covering spine…
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The Society of Hospital Medicine offers a free, downloadable medication calendar.
The Wisconsin Hospital Association developed a team building exercise designed to help employees develop a clear vision for great team work in a creative way.
Tamar Glaser, RN, is the founder, CEO and principal consultant for Accreditation Services in Rolling Hills Estates, Calif. Accreditation Services is a consulting service with expertise in assisting ASCs in preparing for accreditation, licensure and Medicare certification.
Akram Boutros, MD, is an internist and founder and CEO of BusinessFirst Healthcare Solutions, a regional consulting firm specializing in solutions for the healthcare industry. Dr. Boutros has demonstrated his sharp business expertise over his 15-year tenure. He previously served…
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The Texas Institute for Surgery at Texas Health Presbyterian Dallas is the first healthcare organization in Texas to implement hand DebMed's hand hygiene technology to reduce infections.
The discovery of a new coating for surgical sutures may be almost 1,000 times more effective than the most widely used commercial coating, according to an American Chemical Society news release.
A survey of more than 1,000 registered nurses suggests that serious barriers — including resistance from nursing leaders — prevent nurses from implementing evidence-based practices that improve patient outcomes, according to an Ohio State University news release.
AngioDynamics has announced it has received FDA clearance for a new peripherally inserted central catheter, according to a news release.
Amerinet has announced it has signed a new agreement with Medical Positioning Inc. for diagnostic imaging tables, according to a news release.