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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 > October, 2009 Vol. X, No. 10

Complex Cataract Cases? Bring Them On!

Sure, they're time- and resource-intensive, but here's why you should host them.

David Bernard, Senior Associate Editor

Challenging cataract cases can have a ripple effect that extends beyond the OR and splashes onto a surgical facility's balance sheet. They can take longer to perform than fast-paced, routine anterior procedures and can add specialized supplies to the cases' costs. Administrators who know in advance that particular patients are going to present difficulties may be tempted to direct surgeons to treat them elsewhere. But there are reasons to take them on, and strategies for optimally managing them.

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