The percent of office-based physicians using e-prescribing systems has increased from less than 10 percent to 52 percent in three years, according to a Surescripts news release.
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Multiple studies show nano-formulation, which reduces particle size and enhances drug dissolution, of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs can provide relief at lower doses and a lower cost, according to findings presented at the annual meeting of the American College of Rheumatology.
Mako Surgical reported third quarter revenue of $20 million, a 67 percent increase over the third period of 2010, according to a Mako Surgical news release.
Hospitals are losing $1.82 billion annually on Medicare reimbursement due to the rising cost of cases and reduction in reimbursement rate, according to a report from Premier healthcare alliance's fall 2011 Economic Outlook.
Daniel J. Berry, MD, president of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, recently released a letter asking members to support the Orthopaedic PAC this election year, according to an AAOS report.
The Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Society has inducted Greg Gallant, MD, MBA, as its new president, according to a POS news release.
Wright Medical Group reported net sales of $118.2 million during the third quarter of 2011, a 3 percent decrease from the third quarter of 2010, according to a Wright Medical Group news release.
SkyRidge Medical Center recently added two Cleveland Spine surgeons, according to a Cleveland Daily Banner report.
Kaiser Health News has compiled a list of nearly 300 regional hospital markets ranked for patient satisfaction. KHN relied on 10 metrics used by CMS for its Hospital Compare website as well as geographic boundaries developed by the Dartmouth Atlas…
At the 18th Annual Ambulatory Surgery Centers Conference in Chicago on Oct. 28, Marc Steen, vice president of development at United Surgical Partners International, discussed trends that may be concerning for large specialty physician groups and six ways those practices…