CMS Proposes 2010 Payment Rates
ASCs would see a 0.6% increase and hospital outpatient departments a 2.1% increase in Medicare payment rates under the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ proposed rule for calendar year 2010 policy updates, issued on July 1.
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7/2/09
R.I. Adopts Standard Surgery Safety Protocol
All 12 hospitals and 21 surgery centers in Rhode Island have agreed to adopt uniform procedures to prevent wrong-site surgery and other errors.
With an emphasis on clear communication among surgeons, staff and patients, the proto... read more
