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Because of liposuctions popularity and questions about the safety of the procedure,2 the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Cares Institute for Quality Improvement in Wilmette, IL, conducted a study of tumescent liposuction to compare practices and results of the surgery.
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In its March report to Congress, the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) made one change to its recommendations regarding payment for procedures in ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs).
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The American Society of Anesthesiologists appointed a task force of 10 members who developed the practice guidelines for post anesthesia care. The guidelines examine and provide recommendations for preventive strategies during the perioperative period.
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This is the first in a two-part series that looks at patient satisfaction scores for freestanding and hospital-based same-day surgery programs. This month, we look at overall scores and key issues for all same-day surgery programs.
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is advising providers to evaluate all bronchoscopy patients for severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS). If you dont, you could be at high risk for contracting the disease, which has killed 62 worldwide.
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If implemented, recent recommendations from the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) would result in millions of dollars in payment reductions for hospital outpatient departments (HOPDs) and ambulatory surgical centers (ASCs). OIGs report recommends that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) set uniform rates for outpatient services provided in ASCs and HOPDs.
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There was a kinder time in the world. Nations were relatively at peace, and the future held nothing but blue skies and harmony. While our own industry is as stable as any, changes in reimbursement, shifting of physician loyalties, and profit compression have changed the way we operate our facilities. Or they should.
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Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh has determined that the cause of an outbreak of pulmonary infections in 12 patients may be contaminated bronchoscopes that werent properly sanitized. Of the 12 patients, one patient died.
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The nurse in Oklahoma City who admitted to reusing syringes and needles, which may have infected dozens of patients with hepatitis C, has had his nursing license revoked for five years and was given a $99,000 fine. The decision was the harshest allowable under Oklahoma state law.
