2013 Article Archives

Dr. Eric Brewer Using Robotics for Bladder Cancer Surgery

Sep 14, 2011 at 01:20 pm by steve

For a low-profile organ that weighs less than a pound, the human bladder can suddenly become high-maintenance if something goes wrong. When bladder cancer strikes, for insta.... Read More

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Partial Knee Replacement an Option for Patients with Single-Compartment Arthritis

Sep 14, 2011 at 01:20 pm by steve

For years, total knee replacement has been the gold standard for reconstruction of the knee in patients with end-stage arthritis, but physicians have been seeing more and more.... Read More

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Common Legal Mistakes Made By Physicians and How to Fix Them

Aug 08, 2011 at 11:03 am by steve

Every day physicians hear horror stories about the latest fraud and abuse statistics. For example, in 2009 whistleblowers received $163 Million in Rewards. The Nat.... Read More

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Medicare Advantage Plans Stir Up Concerns for Ancillary Providers

Aug 08, 2011 at 11:03 am by steve

Ancillary providers seem to have a certain level of fear regarding Medicare Advantage plans. Enough fear that managers from unhappy providers, such as medical equipment comp.... Read More

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CMS Proposes Quality Reporting Program For ambulatory Surgery Centers

Aug 08, 2011 at 11:03 am by steve

On July 1, 2011, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released its proposed payment rule for 2012 for ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs). Under the proposal.... Read More