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Uncategorized Published - 27 August, 2014    By - Dr. Clemens
Sub-Tenon block does not provide superior postoperative analgesia vs intravenous fentanyl in pediatric squint surgery

Published in Eur J Ophthalmol. 2014 Jul 24;24(5):643-9 Authors: Ramachandran R et al PURPOSE: We evaluated the efficacy of sub-Tenon block in decreasing perioperative pain, incidence of intraoperative oculocardiac reflex (OCR), and postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) in pediatric squint surgery. METHODS: A total of 67 children age 2-12 years, American Society of Anesthesiologists Physical […]

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Uncategorized Published - 27 August, 2014    By - Dr. Clemens
CBO ratchets down long-term healthcare spending forecast

Cost controls implemented under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) will lead to slower overall federal healthcare spending over the next 25 years. A new forecast by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) concludes that overall federal spending will represent 8 percent of the gross domestic product (GDP) by 2039. Although that’s one-tenth of one percent lower […]

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Uncategorized Published - 27 August, 2014    By - Dr. Clemens
ICD-10 delay: How docs can capitalize

Healthcare providers–and practice managers, in particular–would be wise to take advantage of the most recent ICD-10 delay, not by shifting their focus to other projects, but instead shoring up potential areas of weakness. Those who have turned off the engine altogether will likely regret that decision as new deadlines approach. To that end here are […]

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Uncategorized Published - 27 August, 2014    By - Dr. Clemens
What payers need to know about the False Claims Act

Anti-Fraud spoke to Sean McKenna, J.D., to learn how theFalse Claims Act–a federal law dating back to the Lincoln administration–helps combat today’s healthcare fraud. McKenna is a partner in the Dallas office of Haynes and Boone, LLP. His professional background includes 15 years in law enforcement, most of which he spent working for the federal […]

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Uncategorized Published - 27 August, 2014    By - Dr. Clemens
Bundled payments need quality guidelines

This is not about our specialty however it is very important to us so I wanted to share it More healthcare organizations are using bundled payments to lower costs, but they must supplement such arrangements with solid quality care guidelines. That’s why UPMC Health Plan in Pittsburgh has developed several parameters to judge the success […]

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