A new AMA survey has found that 17 percent of physicians are limiting the number of Medicare patients in their practices, partly due to the on-and-off-again possibility that their Medicare fees would drop by 21.3 percent, according to a release…
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States may be forced to slash Medicaid reimbursements yet more next year, after generous federal enhancements are due to end, according to a report by Kaiser Health News.
Anulex Technologies has announced the first closing of its fifth round of private equity financing which will total a minimum of $20 million, according to a press release.
Building a successful ASC requires prospective owners to contribute a great deal more upfront than a healthy dose of wishful thinking. It requires doing the advanced planning necessary to ensure the concept is not just viable, but sustainable.These activities run…
Medtronic voluntarily disclosed payments of $15.7 million in royalties and consulting fees to nearly 230 physicians in the first quarter of 2010, according to a report by MinnPost.
The FDA issued 35 orthopedic- and spine-related 510(k) clearances in April, according to a report by the FDA.
GEMCITY Engineering and Manufacturing, a Dayton, Ohio-based contract manufacturer, has acquired Vistek Medical, a contract manufacturer of medical implant and specialized components located in Ivyland, Pa., according to a GEM news release.
The American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons has released a position statement, supporting the use of total ankle replacement surgery in patients with end-stage ankle arthritis, saying the procedure can help improve patient function, reduce pain and improve the…
Amedica Corp. has announced it received a patent for its novel hip implant featuring a monoblock ceramic acetabular cup for use in articulating joints for total joint replacement.
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