Recent data from 6,000 Colorado physicians shows that orthopedic surgery make up 22.4 percent of the cases causing surgical error; however, these results may be misleading when compared with national figures, according to an American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons news…
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A recent study by Zurich suggests that the frequency of medical malpractice claims (measured as claims per 100 occupied bed equivalents) is declining, according to a Healthcare Financial Management Association report.
4th Annual Becker’s Hospital Review Meeting May 9-11, 2013; ChicagoWestin Michigan Avenue Keynote speakers include legendary football coach Lou Holtz, Fox News’ Bret Baier and Patrick Lencioni, author of “The Five Dysfunctions of a Team.” To register or learn…
H. Brent Bamberger, DO, a hand surgeon with Orthopedic Associates of SW Ohio, was recently named president of the American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics. He has published several articles on elbow reconstruction and holds surgical instruments patents.
As the economy struggles to stabilize and ASCs deal with declining reimbursements, it is critical for surgery centers to take more proactive approaches to saving money and helping their bottom line when ordering supplies. Here are 10 proven strategies ASCs…
Here are ten recent orthopedic and spine device company partnerships, agreements and acquisitions.
Laser Spine Institute has opened a consult facility in Oklahoma City led by G. David Casper, MD, a spine surgeon with expertise in minimally invasive techniques, according to a company news release.
The NFL is enforcing its rules on concussions, imposing $175,000 in fines against three professional players for violating the rules against unnecessary roughness which could lead to concussions, according to a story published in the Houston Chronicle.
Synthes reported total net sales as $907.2 million in worldwide net sales for the third quarter of the 2010 fiscal year, a 4.5 percent increase from last year's third quarter results, according to a company news release.
One-level anterior cervical discectomy and fusion can be safely performed in an outpatient setting, according to a study published in the Journal of Spinal Disorders & Techniques.