| Are You Ready for ICD-10? |
| Transition could result in more billing errors. |
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| Published: November 25, 2008 |
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| Surgical Nurse Arrested for Drug Theft in Colorado |
| Indictment accuses nurse of stealing fentanyl and replacing it with saline solution. |
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| Published: November 24, 2008 |
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| Surgical Construction Under Added Scrutiny in Mass. |
| New legislation calls for state approval of all physician-owned surgery centers. |
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| Published: November 21, 2008 |
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| 'Tis the Season |
| Treat your staff to some of these holiday gift and party ideas. |
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| Published: November 20, 2008 |
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| CMS Seeks to Limit Coverage for Bariatric Surgery to Treat Diabetes |
| Proposed rule would only cover the procedure for morbidly obese beneficiaries. |
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| Published: November 18, 2008 |
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| How an Extra Chair Speeds Case Flow |
| Have family members wait for patients in the recovery room. |
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| Published: November 17, 2008 |
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| B. Braun Publishes Nerve Location Guide |
| Technique combines ultrasound with nerve stimulation. |
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| Published: November 12, 2008 |
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| Reference Materials for Start-Ups |
| Gather these documents and bookmark these sites before you get started on a new ASC. |
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| Published: November 11, 2008 |
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| Surgical Nurse Admits to Drug Tampering |
| Hospital beefs up drug monitoring practices after nurse replaces fentanyl with saline solution. |
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| Published: November 10, 2008 |
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| Plastics Hurting Along With Economy |
| Do discounted fees keep caseloads stable? |
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| Published: November 7, 2008 |
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| Obama's Victory Could Bring Big Healthcare Changes |
| Plan calls for expanding coverage and health information technology. |
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| Published: November 6, 2008 |
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| AMO Voluntarily Recalls Healon D |
| Company says it has received "limited reports" of inflammatory reaction. |
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| Published: November 4, 2008 |
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| Medicare Posts 2009 Payment, ASC Coverage Rules |
| CMS adds 27 surgical procedures to ASC payment list. |
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| Published: November 3, 2008 |
