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A Few Suggestions for Better Operations
ASC boards focus on the big picture of a surgery center’s staffing, services, and financing. But they also might pay closer attention to some of the operational details that can help or hinder an organization’s efficiency.
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FDA Actions
In this section: FDA approves new herpes zoster vaccine, greenlights second gene therapy for cancer, and issues warnings to companies marketing cannabidiol.
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Rivaroxaban Plus Aspirin for Secondary Prevention
Among patients with stable cardiovascular disease, those assigned to rivaroxaban plus aspirin in a recent study experienced better cardiovascular outcomes and more major bleeding events than those assigned to aspirin alone. Rivaroxaban alone was no better than aspirin.
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Cutting Higher-hanging Fruit to Improve ASC’s Financials
Minimizing variation is one strategy that can help ASCs improve efficiency and cost.
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Monitoring Bleeding Risks Associated With Non-vitamin K Oral Anticoagulants
In a recent trial, among patients taking non-vitamin K oral anticoagulants for atrial fibrillation, concurrent use of amiodarone, fluconazole, rifampin, and phenytoin was associated with increased risk of major bleeding.
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A Quick Look at 2018 for ASCs
What is the biggest issue ASCs will face in 2018? They will be challenged to sustain growth at a time when administrators are focused on lowering costs and raising quality during an era of mergers and acquisitions.
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Lowering Dementia Risk in Atrial Fibrillation Patients
Oral anticoagulants may reduce the risk of dementia in patients with atrial fibrillation, according to a new study from Sweden.
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Possible Link Between Acetaminophen Use During Pregnancy and Later ADHD Development
A recent study showed that long-term maternal use of acetaminophen during pregnancy was associated substantially with ADHD, even after adjusting for indications of use, familial risk of ADHD, and other potential confounders. However, given that paternal use of acetaminophen also was associated with ADHD, the causal role of acetaminophen can be questioned.
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Tips for Avoiding Huge False Claims Fines
ASCs can run into regulatory trouble by simply creating a poorly structured business ownership agreement or by paying one owner physician more than another. Two health law experts highlighted common mistakes healthcare professionals make regarding the FCA, Anti-Kickback Statute, and Stark Law.
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Stakes High Regarding False Claims Act Compliance
Ambulatory surgery centers are vulnerable to False Claims Act violations because of their corporate structures and relationships.