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Clarification for G-codes and the associated charge
Several ambulatory surgery center (ASC) leaders have reported questions concerning how to report G-codes with no associated charges, according to the ASC Association (ASCA) web site. -
Same-Day Surgery Manager: Reinventing the box: We are doing it, you can too
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Dermatitis rates are vastly under-counted
Healthcare workers might be suffering in silence from work-related dermatitis. -
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Guidelines updated for bariatric surgery
Significant new scientific evidence published over the last four years has prompted three major medical societies to change their guidance on who should receive metabolic and bariatric surgery and which methods should be used. -
July issue: Best tips from your peers about how not to get sued
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New toolkit developed on sleep apnea
A new toolkit for healthcare professionals was created to enhance safety for patients who have obstructive sleep apnea and are undergoing outpatient surgery. -
Same-Day Surgery Manager: Unconventional cost control and reduction measures
At some point, after reducing cost so much, we are going to realize that the best option is to not do surgery at all. Think of the savings! -
CMS corrects list of ASC payable procedures
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Training and checklist cut postop complications
Two simple cost-effective methods communications team training and a surgical checklist have been shown in a study to reduce postoperative complications, which are the most expensive medical errors, averaging $14,500 per case.