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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 > October 2007 Vol. VIII, No. 10
FEATURES
Your Guide to Patient Payment Plans
What you need to know before you do cases on credit.
How Does Your Cataract Service Compare?
Check out these national benchmarks and ways to improve the areas where you’re lacking.
Anesthesia and the New Economics of GI
With GI reimbursements taking a hit under the new ASC payment system, how will surgery centers afford anesthesia services for endoscopic procedures?
Kick Your Pain Services Up a Notch
These advanced procedures will take your facility beyond the 15-minute, inspect-and-inject procedures.
Should You Add Mobile Lithotripsy?
Portable technology and Medicare reimbursement make this procedure a lucrative outsourcing opportunity.
Continuing Education Make Your Confrontations Constructive
Follow these tips to improve your communication skills when they’re needed most.
5 Ways to Get More Out of Your Anesthesia Cart
Experts offer advice on how to keep your cart’s contents accessible and organized.
Can You Pass This Intraoperative Awareness Quiz?
Test your awareness of awareness.
How to Make Continuous Infusions Work
10 tips from experienced practitioners.
Thinking of Buying...Anesthesia Workstations
From ventilators to vaporizers, separating your wants from your needs.
DEPARTMENTS
Editor’s Page
Manifest Your Destiny
Letters & E-mails
Indecent Exposure?
This Just In
Former Sales Rep Busted in Scope Thefts
Ideas That Work
Eco-friendly IV supply transports
Staffing
So, You Think You’re a Good Manager?
Medical Malpractice
7 Tips to Prevent a Medical Malpractice Suit
Coding & Billing
Self-Audits Made Easy
Legal Update
When Hospitals Play Hardball
Business Advisor
How to Give a Great Talk
Safety
Is Your Wrong-site Surgery Protocol Foolproof?
Anesthesia Alert
A Better Way to Predict Operative Risk
Infection Prevention
Which GI Patients Should Get Antibiotics?
Product News
Surgical Support Garments Your Patients Will Love
Behind Closed Doors
Are You Ready for Some Football?
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