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Study Findings May Improve Morphine Effectiveness

A team of researchers has identified how opioids create an inflammatory response in the brain, laying the groundwork for the development of new drugs that improve morphine's effectiveness while reducing its side effects, according to a News-Medical report.

Switching Opioids Increases Risk of Overdose Death, Study Says

A study reveals that patients switching from one opioid to another even at recommended dosage levels may face a higher risk of death, according to American News Report.

CMS, ONC Push Teamwork to Reach Higher EHR Adoption, Use

Farzad Mostashari, the national coordinator for health information technology with the ONC, and Marilyn Tavenner, the acting administrator of CMS urge States and HIT partners to collaborate for higher adoption and use of health IT, according to a CMS Blog…

Dr. Merrill Ritter Becomes President of Operation Walk Indiana

Merrill A. Ritter, MD, has been named president of Operation Walk, Indiana, according to an AAOS Now report.

Dr. Answorth Allen Performs Knee Surgery on Knicks' Jeremy Lin

Answorth Allen, MD, an orthopedic surgeon at Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City, recently performed knee surgery on New York Knicks point guard Jeremy Lin, according to a report from the Sacramento Bee.

Dr. Richard Ferkel Performs Surgery on Cavaliers' Daniel Gibson

Richard D. Ferkel, MD, an orthopedic surgeon with Southern California Orthopedic Associates in Van Nuys, recently performed ankle surgery on Cleveland Cavaliers guard Daniel Gibson, according to a Cleveland.com report.

Chuck Lauer: 10 Ways to Create a Positive Work Environment in Healthcare

Over the past few years a new phenomenon has burst upon the healthcare world: the call for a positive work environment for employees. This is a great trend and I hope it will continue forever, but one warning: it is…

U.S. Court of Appeals to Hear Argument Against Physician-Owned Hospital Restriction

Physician Hospitals of America announced the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit in Houston will hear an argument tomorrow against the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act's restriction on physician-owned hospitals.

First Surgical Partners Reports Procedure Growth, Challenges With Reimbursement in 2011

Surgery center operator First Surgical Partners recently discussed its 2011 financial results, reporting a growth in the number of procedures performed and challenges such as declining reimbursements and industry regulation.

Out-of-Network Illinois Surgery Center Battles Aetna Over $3.4M in Bills

Oak Brook Surgical Centre and insurance company Aetna are battling in court over $3.4 million in bills, according to a Crain's Chicago Business report.