The landscape of the health insurance industry is changing, says Adriaan Epps, director of contracting services with abeo. In the last few years, payors have increased their focus on quality, efficiency, and outcomes, responding partly to the passage of the…
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Healthcare reform is pushing the industry into uncharted territory. Healthcare providers must make decisions without precedent, and consumers are savvier than ever. Change this monumental cannot be achieved in a vacuum or with an insular approach. As a result, healthcare…
The article below is reprinted with permission from The Capital Issue, a quarterly newsletter published by Lancaster Pollard.In healthcare, technology is critical to ensuring patient safety and clinical quality as well as attracting and retaining qualified professionals. With the industry…
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Acadia Hospital in Bangor, Maine, recently launched a new pain management program aimed at teaching patients with chronic pain new ways to manage pain without opioids, according to a report from the Bangor Daily News.
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson, has received approval from the Food and Drug Administration for a new supplemental drug for an opioid analgesic to treat pain related to diabetes.
The California Labor and Workforce Development Agency's Division of Workers' Compensation has issued adjustments to the ASC section of its official medical fee schedule, according to an Equities report.
AmSurg Corp. is seeking to acquire a majority stake in Glen Endoscopy Center in Glenview, Ill., according to a Crain's Chicago Business report.
Thus far minimally invasive spinal procedures have promised better results for patients and healthcare providers. Two spine device industry experts take a look at the future of minimally invasive markets and technology. Eric Major is the president and CEO of…
Here are 18 statistics comparing orthopedic surgeon compensation by region of the country from 2010 to 2011, according to Medscape Physician Compensation Reports 2011 and 2012. Every region experienced a declining reimbursement except for the southeast and western regions. The…