David I. Sandberg, MD, has been named the chief of pediatric neurosurgery at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Medical School.
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Here are 20 statistics on ASC patient revenues and operating expenses, according to VMG Health’s Multi-Specialty ASC Intellimarker 2011. All numbers are averages. Patient RevenuesGross charges: $29,979,000Adjustments: $10,288,000Net revenue: $7,736,000 Operating ExpensesEmployee salary and wages: $1,552,000Taxes and benefits: $359,000Occupancy costs:…
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Neal ElAttrache, MD, an orthopedic surgeon at Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic in Los Angeles, performed elbow surgery on LA Dodgers reliever Todd Coffey, according to an MLB report.
Merge Healthcare, a provider of clinical systems and innovations, has released Merge OrthoPACS, a comprehensive image management and digital templating solution for orthopedics.
The National Institute of Standards and Technology has released "A Human Factors Guide to Enhance EHR Usability of Critical User Interactions when Supporting Pediatric Patient Care" to address the lag of electronic health record adoption by pediatric care providers.
Researchers at Montefiore Medical Center in New York City found that wrong-patient electronic orders occur frequently with computerized provider order entry systems, and electronic interventions can reduce the risk of these errors occurring, according to a recent study published in…
Six spine surgeons discuss the number of hours they work per week.
The Tennessee Orthopaedic Society has been recognized with the 2012 State Orthopaedic Society Achievement Award for its efforts in handling problems facing its membership, according to an AAOS Now report.
Bryan Parry, MD, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon, has joined Viera (Fla.) Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Center, according to a Florida Today report.