Two executives from West Chester, Pa.-based Synthes USA pleaded guilty to a single misdemeanor count of introducing adulterated medical devices into interstate commerce in connection with unauthorized clinical trials of Norian XR bone cement in 200 patients, according to a…
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Exciting opportunity to work for a busy high profile surgery center and manage the entire procurement process of material, equipment, and services. Material Manager will be responsible for receiving, shipping, warehousing, inventory control and supply distribution, obtains bids from vendors,…
This is a short summary of 15 anti-kickback and fraud cases and investigations that have made headlines in 2009. The situations involve a range of participants including hospitals, device companies, physicians, payors and other suppliers.
This letter offers a handful of observations one can make as this year starts to evolve. It discusses three papers which are available upon request. It also provides information about 27 of the 68 sessions and discounts for our June…
Healthcare Reform; Hospitals and Health Systems: Improving Profitability of Orthopedic and Spine Programs - Growing Volumes, Assessing Financial Relationships, and Business and Legal Issues – October 7th; 16th Annual Improving the Profitability of ASCs Conference (Oct. 8-10, Chicago) - Special…
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The number of Americans enrolled in health plans with high deductibles is on the rise and is expected to continue as employers look for ways to cut costs in this tough economy. This trend creates challenges for practices as they…
Here are 10 leading large orthopedic practices to know.
Click the image above to download a PDF of the latest issue of Becker’s Orthopedic & Spine Practice Review 10 Knee Specialists to Know Brian J. Cole, MD, MBA. Dr. Brian Cole is a professor in the department of orthopedics…
Click the image above to download a PDF of the latest issue of Becker’s Orthopedic & Spine Practice Review On-Call Coverage: Should Hospitals Pay Orthopedic Physicians An obscure 1986 law continues to vex hospitals as they struggle to provide the…
With the advent of the updated CMS 2008 fee schedule, orthopedic surgery now becomes an even more viable option for the ASC. 183 Orthopedic CPTs were added to the list, including a uni-compartment knee replacement (CPT 27446). In addition, ASCs…