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New Sedative Closer to FDA Approval

The FDA's Advisory Committee on Anesthetic and Life Support Drugs last week recommended the approval of the IV sedative fospropofol disodium (Aquava...

Court Paves Way for Anti-markup Pathology Crackdown

CMS has been given the green light to enforce its anti-markup rule barring physicians from billing for off-site anatomic pathology services after a ...

The Incisionless Future of Bariatric Surgery

A minimally invasive bariatric procedure for patients who haven't found success with other weight loss surgeries is gaining ground in the United Sta...


	Archive > March 2007	Vol. VIII, No. 3

FEATURES

13 Billing Strategies to Get Paid Faster

Are your profits tied up in accounts receivable? These tips will help you collect from payers and patients more quickly.

Medical Malpractice Quiz

Letters Emails

Steer Clear of Faulty Repair Contracts

Follow these tips and you’ll never be stuck with a subpar service deal again.

7 Steps to Implant Profitability

Competition is healthy, and there’s room for negotiations to ensure everyone wins.

6 Reasons Going Green Is a Bright Idea

Eco-friendly building is a whole lot easier and more affordable than it used to be, and that’s just the tip of the iceberg.

Eye Preps: When You Can’t Use Povidone-Iodine

How to determine true iodine allergy and how to pick an alternative agent.

More Efficient Shoulder Arthroscopy

Improve your case flow through staffing, equipping and scheduling.

The Rise of Hip Resurfacing Spurs Debate

This repair is said to improve on joint replacement, but not without a few cautions.

Prepping for the Colonoscopy Cuts

Experts say smaller reimbursements will re-emphasize case efficiency and cost control.

Should You Add Spine Surgery?

Reimbursement, case volume and capital expenses are key to outpatient neurosurgery.

The Essentials of Competency Programs for Ambulatory Surgery and Hospital Outpatient Settings

Continuing Education

Crash Cart Essentials

A guide to the equipment and supplies you hope to never use.

7 Keys To Successful Outsourcing

Here’s how to get the most out of your contracts with outside vendors.

Thinking of Buying...Power Tools

How much speed, power and torque do you need?

DEPARTMENTS

Editor's Page

Needle-free, Portable Pain Pumps Gaining Favor

This Just In

Joint Commission Highlights Patient Health Literacy

Staffing

Is Your Staff Making the Grade?

Ideas That Work

Find the Right Biomedical Engineering Service

Business Advisor

6 Office Tasks That You Can Automate

Coding & Billing

Winners and Losers for 2008

Anesthesia Alert

'I Thought I Was Supposed to be Asleep For This'

Product News

What’s In Your Turnover Kits?

Safety

Five Steps to Fewer Patient Falls

Infection Control

Are You Reprocessing Laryngoscopes Correctly?

Behind Closed Doors

It’s Not Just the Surgeons...

March 2007