| Anesthesiologist Arrested for Selling Pain Pill Prescriptions |
| Undercover detective paid N.J. doctor based on number of pills he sold. |
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| Published: August 31, 2010 |
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| ASC Industry Comments on CMS' 2011 Payment Update Proposal |
| ASC Advocacy Committee urges CMS to adopt hospital market basket and value-based purchasing program for ASCs. |
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| Published: August 31, 2010 |
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| ASC & Clinicians Cleared in Regional Anesthesia Complication Suit |
| Patient who suffered pneumothorax failed to produce evidence of a breach in the standard of care. |
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| Published: August 30, 2010 |
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| DePuy Recalls 2 Hip Replacement Systems |
| New data show hip replacement patients are needing corrective surgery sooner than expected. |
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| Published: August 27, 2010 |
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| Woodrum/ASD Fails to Recover Funds From Bankrupt ASC |
| Management firm tried to collect from failed surgery center's owner. |
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| Published: August 26, 2010 |
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| Who's Responsible for Preventing Retained Objects? |
| Malpractice suit hinges upon whether the surgeon is liable for a nurse's count gone wrong. |
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| Published: August 26, 2010 |
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| Court Sides With Colorectal Surgeon Who Operated Twice to Remove Tumor |
| Patient who died would have survived if only 1 procedure had been performed, says family. |
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| Published: August 25, 2010 |
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| Massachusetts Lowers Surcharge on Hospital & ASC Services |
| Payors will see 1.9% decrease starting Oct. 1. |
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| Published: August 25, 2010 |
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| Free Guidebook Offers Tips on Electronic Records Implementation |
| Healthcare IT experts share lessons learned from their own implementation efforts. |
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| Published: August 24, 2010 |
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| Court: No Proof That Pain Pump Caused Joint Damage |
| Appeals panel upholds exclusion of expert witness's testimony. |
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| Published: August 19, 2010 |
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| Kay Tucker Named Acting Executive Director of ASC Association |
| Spokeswoman to lead ASCA as search for Kathy Bryant's permanent replacement continues. |
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| Published: August 18, 2010 |
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| Do Orthopedic Physician-Owners Perform More Surgery? |
| New research suggests ownership interests influence how surgeons practice. |
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| Published: August 18, 2010 |
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| New Guidelines Help ASCs Plan for MH Emergencies |
| Expert panel has developed guide to transferring patients with malignant hyperthermia from the ASC to the hospital. |
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| Published: August 17, 2010 |
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| Diamond-Coated Artificial Joints Could Prevent Implant Failures |
| Alabama researchers are working on a method to grow tiny diamonds on the surface of artificial hips and knees. |
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| Published: August 16, 2010 |
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| Reusing Single-Dose Vials a 'Recurring Problem' in N.J. ASCs |
| About 1 in 4 inspected surgery centers in the state are using single-dose medication vials on multiple patients. |
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| Published: August 13, 2010 |
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| Surgeon's Widow Sues Management Co. Over Husband's Fatal Overdose |
| Lawsuit claims company that managed dental offices didn't track narcotics usage among clinicians. |
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| Published: August 13, 2010 |
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| Could Primary Care Physicians Perform Colonoscopies? |
| Their outcomes rival those of GI specialists, says study. |
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| Published: August 12, 2010 |
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| Florida ASC Stops Admitting Patients After State Inspection |
| Inspectors reportedly discovered problems that could endanger patient health and safety. |
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| Published: August 12, 2010 |
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| Calif. Doc Accused of Negligence in Surgery Performed in Unaccredited Center |
| Retired OB/GYN faces possible disciplinary action over a patient's death after vaginal repair. |
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| Published: August 11, 2010 |
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| Florida Office Manager Pleads Guilty to Embezzlement |
| Overwhelmed with financial burdens at home, she stole more than $27,000 from a group of surgeons. |
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| Published: August 10, 2010 |
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| 21 U.S. Senators Ask CMS to Fix ASC Update |
| Letter suggests using the hospital market basket to determine ASC payment increases. |
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| Published: August 6, 2010 |
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| Jury Orders Surgeon to Pay Over Half a Million in Retained Object Case |
| Surgical towel was found in patient more than 6 years after hysterectomy. |
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| Published: August 6, 2010 |
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| ASC Industry Urges CMS to Base Payments on Quality of Care |
| ASC Advocacy Committee supports value-based purchasing system in letter to HHS secretary. |
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| Published: August 4, 2010 |
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| Study: States With CRNA-Only Anesthesia See No Rise in Complications |
| As CRNAs run more cases, complication and mortality rates remain the same. |
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| Published: August 4, 2010 |
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| 75% of Americans Concerned About Anesthesia Safety |
| Misconceptions about risks could lead 1 in 4 to postpone surgery, says ASA. |
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| Published: August 3, 2010 |
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| Senator Questions Implant Maker Over Surgeon Complaints |
| News accounts of Zimmer's disputes with surgeon consultants spurred inquiry. |
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| Published: August 2, 2010 |
