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In September, the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) responded to the proposed ambulatory surgery center (ASC) payment rule by calling for cost reporting for all ASCs, according to the ASC Association (ASCA).
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If you hire a doctor, you can check to see if there have been any sanctions. If you need a driver for a semi, you can found out if he or she ever failed a drug and alcohol screen.
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently recommended that millions of Baby Boomers born from 1945 to 1965 get tested for hepatitis C virus (HCV) so they can take advantage of new treatment options and reduce transmission of the leading cause of liver transplants.
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There has been a lot of talk about how healthcare reform will impact facilities, but how will the way physicians, nurses, and other providers care for patients on a day-to-day basis be impacted?
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A new study demonstrates the superiority of a specific technique to perform anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction in children.
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A new quality report from The Joint Commission includes 620 hospitals that are leading the way nationally in using evidence-based care processes closely linked to positive patient outcomes.
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One of the most unpleasant aspects of colorectal cancer screening for many patients is the amount of laxative they must drink the night before. Some become so anxious about drinking so much liquid that they avoid the entire procedure, which puts them at risk of undiagnosed cancer.
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Bergein Frederick Overholt, MD, of Knoxville, TN, has been name a winner of Same-Day Surgery's Gold Star award as part of its 35th anniversary celebration. SDS is awarding Gold Stars to outstanding leaders and innovators in the outpatient surgery field.
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Mary Parker Follett, described as an influential social commentator and writer in the early 20th century, defined management as "the art of getting things done through people." She described management as philosophy.
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By 2020, all accredited hospitals are supposed to achieve a 90% success rate for flu vaccinations among staff.