The American Society of Anesthesiologists has released a set of frequently asked questions about accountable care organizations, developed by the society's ACO Task Force, according to a news release.
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McKesson and the Los Angeles County Department of Health and Human Services are extending their partnership to include other company services, according to a McKesson news release.
Even before the legislature approves New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie’s budget plan to move Medicaid recipients into an HMO, his administration will send out letters alerting Medicaid recipients that they will be required to do so, according to a report…
The following article is written by Brenda Morrow (brenda1075@att.net) of HealthCare Reimbursement InSIGHT. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has released a long-awaited proposed rule that outlines the creation and operation of Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) that…
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The Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Fla., has received a $1.7 million gift that will go toward building a simulation center for training purposes, according to a health system news release.
Varicose veins, which can cause poor blood flow, were traditionally remedied by a stripping method; however, new alternatives allow quicker recoveries for patients, according to a news report by The Republic.
In response to an ongoing speculation over the hospital’s heart implant practices, the CEO of University Medical Center in Las Vegas has said the issue is between a private group of physicians and device-maker Biotronik — not the hospital, according…
North American Partners in Anesthesia, sponsor of the "OR Efficiencies" channel on Becker's Hospital Review, is one of the largest private practice anesthesia groups in the country. Founded in 1986, it is owned and operated by anesthesia professionals. NAPA is…
In efforts to relieve increasing stress on staff and financial resources, a fifth of hospitals have turned to patient flow products and 9 out of 10 current users say they’d make this same choice again, according to a new study…