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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...
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....
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...
Top 12 Cities and States For Practicing Physicians
Here are 12 best cities and states for physicians to practice, according to Medscape's Best and Worst Places to Practice: 2013 report. The cities and states are listed by region. Here are the cities and states that topped the list for 2013: Southeast and South Central...
An In-depth Look Into Surgical C-Arms: Final Cost Considerations
Final Cost Considerations In addition to the components listed above, there are a number of other expenses to consider as part of your over-all C-arm installation cost. Although most of these are required to operate your C-arm safely and effectively, they may not be...
ASC Success: 5 Things To Know In The Next 5 Years
Earlier this month at the 11th Annual Orthopedic, Spine and Pain Management-Driven ASC Conference, Luke Lambert, CFA, CASC, chief executive officer of Ambulatory Surgical Centers of America, answered questions about the best strategies for ambulatory surgery centers...
Medical App Of The Week: Heart Decide
Heart Decide is one of the top rated free medical apps for patient education. One of the keys to success for the iPhone is its form factor. Few apps take advantage of that fact in the way that the Decide series from Orca Health does. Here, we look at Heart Decide as...
An In-depth Look Into Surgical C-Arms: C-Arm Table
C-arm Table The most expensive C-arm accessory is the C-arm table. This price can range widely, and is a factor of style, weight capacity, and articulations. The high cost of these components stems from the requirement that they be completely constructed of...
An In-depth Look Into Surgical C-Arms: Cost
Cost The final determinant for your purchasing selection will be how many rads are you planning to put out, and how much will it cost? Prices and rad levels vary widely, with price tending to depreciate almost immediately after purchase of new unit (much like an...