Both the House of Representatives and U.S. Senate have voted for legislation that prevents the 24 percent reduction in Medicare payment to physicians — scheduled to go into effect today — and ICD-10 revision — scheduled to take effect Oct.…
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Dr. Brent Lambert, President of ASCOA, has been named to Becker’s list of “40 of the Smartest People in Healthcare.”
As advisors to young physicians across the country, we are often asked the question: "What is the most important thing I should be doing financially in the first years of practice?" Our answer is simple: "You need to build a…
Healthcare expenses grew 5.6 percent year-over-year in the fourth quarter of 2013, the highest growth rate recorded in the past decade, according to a report from the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
ASCOA has developed over 65 ASCs to date. Here is more important information to know on ASCOA and other influential management and development companies.
Robotic guidance for spinal surgery is becoming more prevalent around the United States with advanced technology and effectiveness studies available for surgeons and providers.
Work-life balance is the most important quality in work assignments for nurse practitioners and physician assistants, according to "Advanced Practice Trends 2012-2013," released by Jackson Healthcare, a healthcare staffing company.
William F. Donaldson, MD, is chief of the orthopedic spine service and vice chairman for administrative service in the department of orthopedic surgery at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. He is also a professor of orthopedic surgery and neurological…
Dr. Frank Sparadeo will lead a session called “New Neuromodulation Techniques for Chronic Spine Base Pain” at Becker’s 12th Annual Spine, Orthopedic and Pain Management-Driven ASC Conference.
Here are tips for medical practices for collecting full payment from patients at the time of service, according to a Medical Group Management Association tool: