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Contact Congress Over Drug Shortage Issues

A Kentucky congressman is urging surgical facilities to contact their members of Congress and request that they sign his letter demanding changes to...

N.J. Posts ASC Inspection Reports Online

State and federal inspection reports of New Jersey's ASCs are now available online, giving patients an opportunity to make more informed choices abo...

Are Opioids Necessary?

While it's not always practical, or even possible, to eliminate opioids from your post-op pain management regiment, reducing their use in favor of n...

Archive > March, 2007 Vol. VIII, No. 3

7 Keys To Successful Outsourcing

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

Reggie Hill, JD, and Bobby Guy, JD

Outsourcing can be a tremendous solution for many day-to-day issues, but front-end planning is critical to its success. Here are best practices to ensuring that's the case in your facility.

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