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Total Joint Arthroplasty Study Spares Opioids Successfully
Opioid use declined by 75% with a standardized opioid-sparing protocol employed in total joint arthroplasty patients, according to the authors of a new study.
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Help Patients Set Reasonable Expectations Regarding Pain
Surgeons might refer patients to pain management professionals and psychologists to help them cope with their anxiety and concern about pain. Discussions should center on the unpleasant side effects related to opioid use.
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Surgeons and Investigators Find Ways to Spare Opioids
Surgeons nationwide are developing opioid-sparing methods to help surgical patients avoid narcotic misuse and abuse. Several research presentations made during the recent American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons that could create paths for the future.
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Use These Tips to Improve Your Negotiation Skills
There is no successful business anywhere that does not understand the concept of paying less for what they offer or purchase. However, there is one caveat: Before you begin the process of negotiating, you have to be prepared to walk away if you cannot get what you want.
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Study: Total Knee Replacement Surgery Patients Who Live Far From Hospital Experience Better Outcomes
Researchers observed that patients who lived closer to a hospital were seven times more likely to show up at an ED for treatment after surgery vs. patients who lived far from a hospital. These findings suggest that patients are less likely to visit an ED when they experience symptoms of pain and swelling if the clinic or physician’s office has closely communicated with patients after surgery.
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Surgery Centers Could Improve Quality Assurance Programs With Incentives
Quality assurance/performance improvement (QAPI) programs ensure all internal policies and processes mirror appropriate standards and regulations. Surgery centers that ask staff to participate in QAPI programs might find more original projects and improve employee morale.
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Want to Engage Physicians More Effectively? Know What They Want
Surgery centers need to consider generational differences when they develop ways to recruit and retain new physicians. Further, when hiring new physicians, it is important to learn what motivates a particular physician.
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5 Key Considerations During Renovation
The goal is to create a space that works well for staff workflow, patient aesthetics, regulatory compliance, and clinical outcomes.
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Renovating and Expanding ASC Requires Comprehensive Design Plan
As ambulatory surgery centers (ASC) increase their market share, they often need to expand and renovate to meet new demands. Designing new space and living with adjacent construction can be challenging. A key tactic during construction is to phase and compartmentalize areas, allowing for the ASC to continue its daily business while the expansion is underway.
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ASCA Continues Working With Congress on Colorectal Cancer Screening Legislation
The Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act of 2017 would waive Medicare coinsurance requirements involving colorectal cancer screening tests, regardless of whether the code billed was for a diagnosis or procedure.