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Requirement removed for radiologist on staff
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has removed the provision in the Conditions for Coverage (CfCs) requiring ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) to have a radiologist on the medical staff, according to the ASC Association (ASCA). CMS estimates that the change will save ASCs $41 million annually. -
Tool helps predict respiratory failure
A new prediction tool can help doctors better identify patients who are at highest risk for respiratory failure after surgery and therefore prevent the often deadly condition, suggest data from a large multi-center study published in the May issue of Anesthesiology. -
First week after surgery, need for acute care grows
You probably know that among ambulatory surgery center (ASC) patients, its rare for patients to need to be transferred to a hospital at the time of discharge. However, you might not know that in the first week afterward, the need for hospital-based acute care is nearly 30-fold greater, according to recently published research. -
Comments recorded on cell phone — Patient says staff was mocking him
A patient who underwent a colonoscopy says he inadvertently left his phone recording during the procedure after he taped postoperative instructions. He reported hearing staff making many inappropriate comments and filed suit. -
Bioterrorism Watch: Bioterrorism forensics - The burden of proof
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Bioterrorism Watch: CDC gets plenty of advice for action
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Bioterrorism Watch: Building a bridge over the abyss - Will bioterrorism help bring disjointed health system together?
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Audio conferences target disasters, disclosure
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Web sites give patients 24-hour information
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Plan ahead to meet patient education needs