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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...

Accrediting/Quality
Getting or maintaining accreditation, credentialing and quality management programs.
December 2007
This Just In
Medicare to New Facilities: Good Luck Getting Surveyed Pay for Accreditation Rather Than Wait for a Free State Survey? Expect a much longer than usual wait f...
September 2007
QI Studies That Work
QI studies soon will become more a part of daily life in surgery centers. In 2009, Medicare will require information on QI studies performed in ASCs as par...
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