Wall Street Journal Reports On Physician-Owned Distributorships and Investigations
The Wall Street Journal recently reported about federal and state investigations into an extensive network of physician-owned distributors. There the POD was started by two medical device businessmen who began manufacturing devices that were similar to ones on the market. To enhance distribution, they set up multiple distributors that local physicians invested in. The WSJ […]
New 3D Helmet Makes Intricate Surgery Like Playing A Video Game
One of the most revolutionary procedures in medicine, laparoscopic surgery is a minimally invasive surgery that allows surgeons use small “keyhole” incisions and tiny 3D cameras to operate on internal organs without leaving big, slow-healing scars. As fascinating as the procedure already is, Sony is introducing a 3D helmet display that advances the technology even further. At an […]
5 Tips To Improve Communication between Surgeons And Anesthesiologists In The OR
Source: Becker’s ASC Review A study done recently found that while surgeons, anesthesiologists and nurse anesthetists are generally satisfied with the level of collaboration and communications between members of their surgical team, more communication can lead to enhanced collaboration in the work environment. Ninety-three percent of anesthesiologists and 86 percent of nurse anesthetists reported communication […]
Medical App Of The Week: MedPage Today
MedPage Today is a great app for busy healthcare professionals and students. The app is well-designed and can be the cure for an email inbox full of unread daily news headlines. MedPage Today is both simple and comprehensive in delivering medical news to your mobile device that is relevant to your particular subspecialty interest. Â Much […]
5 Ways To Build Loyalty Among Physicians In An ASC
In order to keep an ambulatory surgery center operating at its full potential there must be loyalty among the physicians. If physicians feel that their individual needs are being taken into consideration it will surely have a positive effect on their performance. Listed below are five tips to help create loyalty among physicians at your […]
Medical App Of The Week: Skyscape
The Skyscape Medical Resources app is used by more than 2.5 million healthcare professionals to access the medical resources they know and trust at the point of care. This valuable decision-support tool helps physicians, nurses, students and other HCPs find the right answers, right away. Skyscape is an all-in-one app with robust features including SmartLink, […]
New Smart Diapers Monitor Babies Health
Always looking for new ways to prevent health problems, new mobile health technologies have come up with embedded sensors that track a baby’s health condition. New York-based Pixie Scientific developed urine-tracking Smart Diapers. The diapers have a code on the bottom that will change colors after the baby pees. From there, parents need to scan the diaper […]
New ASC Legislation Introduced in the US House
US Representatives Devin Nunes (R-CA) and John Larson (D-CT) introduced the Ambulatory Surgical Center Quality and Access Act of 2013 (H.R. 2500) in the House of Representatives on Tuesday. This bill is the companion legislation to S. 1137, which was introduced by US Senators Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Mike Crapo (R-ID). These bills would move the ASC […]
Medical App Of The Week: Epocrates
The free version of Epocrates is considered by many to be an essential drug reference. Useful and easy-to-learn features like the pill identifier, several medical calculators, and drug interaction checker make Epocrates a favorite of clinicians and students alike. Epocrates RX – Free Version – Key Features: Drug Interactions – This features is one of […]
8 Tips To Improve Patient Experience At Spine Centers
Executive Director of Laser Spine Institute Arizona Patricia Graham, BSN, RN, talks about eight ways her spine center strives to make a better patient experience. 1. Develop a relationship with patients before the appointment. Don’t wait until the patient is sitting in the surgeon’s office to begin your relationship with them. Ms. Graham sends a welcome […]