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| March 2010 |
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| Did Outsourcing Co. Misrepresent Itself as ASC to Insurer? |
| UnitedHealthcare demanding surgical services provider repay $2M |
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| Published: March 15, 2010 |
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| FDA Warning: Fake Surgical Mesh |
| Agency investigating surgical supply counterfeiting. |
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| Published: March 12, 2010 |
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| Pa. Hospital Threatens to Pink Slip Hand Hygiene Offenders |
| Spies and a 3-strikes-and-you're-out policy have boosted compliance. |
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| Published: March 11, 2010 |
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| ACG President Chides Obama's Virtual Colonoscopy |
| Questions persist about the cancer screening method. |
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| Published: March 11, 2010 |
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| ASC Association President Kathy Bryant Steps Down |
| A replacement for the longtime lobbyist has yet to be named. |
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| Published: March 9, 2010 |
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| February 2010 |
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| Study: Colorectal Cancer Risk Lower When GI Doc Performs Colonoscopy |
| Patients more likely to develop CRC after a negative colonoscopy performed by a non-gastroenterologist. |
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| Published: February 26, 2010 |
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| Fentanyl Tech Gets 30 Years |
| Kristen Parker's prison sentence exceeds earlier plea deal. |
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| Published: February 25, 2010 |
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| Whistleblowing Coder Sues Endo Center After Losing Her Job |
| Woman claims she was fired after bringing improper billing practices to light. |
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| Published: February 25, 2010 |
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| Study Details Staggering Costs of Healthcare-Associated Infections |
| Authors say better infection control is needed to prevent patient deaths from sepsis and pneumonia. |
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| Published: February 23, 2010 |
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| State Allows Surgery to Resume at Fort Myers Endo Center |
| Inspectors will revisit the facility to ensure corrective action plan is being followed. |
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| Published: February 17, 2010 |
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» Read all news items from February 2010 |
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| January 2010 |
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| Hospitals Still Far From Meaningful Use of EHRs |
| Survey shows hospitals have a long way to go to qualify for financial incentives. |
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| Published: January 29, 2010 |
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| Jury Finds Pain Pump Company Liable for Patient's Joint Damage |
| Lawsuits raise awareness of potential risk associated with local anesthetics delivered in joints. |
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| Published: January 27, 2010 |
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| Download Medicare's ASC Fee Schedule Fact Sheet |
| Document details latest ASC payment information. |
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| Published: January 22, 2010 |
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| From Day Surgery to Disaster Relief |
| North Carolina hospital sends staff to its sister hospital in Haiti. |
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| Published: January 21, 2010 |
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| Donate Medical Supplies for Haiti Relief |
| New Jersey ASC serves as drop-off center for desperately needed supplies. |
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| Published: January 19, 2010 |
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» Read all news items from January 2010 |
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