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Study: Anesthesia Awareness May Trigger Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Nearly two-thirds of patients who experienced intraoperative awareness suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder 5 years after their surgeries, a...

Trained Providers Lower Propofol Risks

The airway complication risks associated with the use of propofol during advanced endoscopic procedures are lower when trained professionals deliver...

Wrong-Site Errors Plague Nerve Blocks, Too

A study examining the frequency and causes of wrong-site injections in pain management procedures recommends strict use of the Universal Protocol in...

Archive > June, 2008 Vol. IX, No. 6
How to Get the Most Out of Cataract Outsourcing
Understanding your costs is the key to a profitable fee-per-case scenario.
Kent Steinriede, Associate Editor

Cataract outsourcing services have been around for several years now. Originally created to fill a niche in rural areas with slight but steady demand for cataract surgery, these outsourcing firms have expanded their focus to offer a practical solution in a few different situations: low-volume rural facilities, centers interested in testing the local market for cataract surgery and start-ups looking for ways to extend the life of their start-up capital.

Categories: Ophthalmology, Supplies/Implants, Cost Management
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