Healthcare Purchasing News articles from April 2004

Healthcare Purchasing News archives from April 2004

What are we thinking?(Fast Foreward)
April 1, 2004

Fast stats.(News)
April 1, 2004

Senators question McClellan before approving as Medicare Chief.(Newswire)
April 1, 2004

Judge rejects U.S. demand for medical records.(Newswire)
April 1, 2004

Quest to pay $11.35 min in whistle-blower case.(Newswire)
April 1, 2004

More insurers deny coverage for weight-loss surgery.(Newswire)
April 1, 2004

CMS to slow payment of noncompliant claims.(Newswire)
April 1, 2004

Proposed rule would require recording nurse staffing levels.(Newswire)
April 1, 2004

New Web-based assessment tool targets bariatric surgery.(Newswire)
April 1, 2004

HHS launches national education campaign to combat obesity.(Newswire)
April 1, 2004

FDA recalls faulty patient lift devices.(Newswire)
April 1, 2004

Health insurance scams on the rise.(Newswire)
April 1, 2004

Defibrillators beat drug in heart failure trial.(Newswire)
April 1, 2004

Wrong patient undergoes cardiac catheterization.(Newswire)
April 1, 2004

Spotlighting specialty hospitals: hype, hope or harm for acute care? Critics contend they cherry pick lucrative cases but supporters simply call that sour grapes.(News on the Cover)(Cover Story)
April 1, 2004

Counterfeit combat: chips raise the stakes in fighting fakes.(News)
April 1, 2004

Carotid stenting reduces stroke.(Outpatient Connection)
April 1, 2004

Study shows that balloon usually not needed before stent.(Outpatient Connection)
April 1, 2004

Kits and trays: expanding on a value-driven product.(Operating Room)
April 1, 2004

Canada bird flu more pathogenic than first thought.(Infection control Update)
April 1, 2004

CDC issues guidelines for infants born to mothers with West Nile virus.(Infection control Update)
April 1, 2004

APIC re-emphasizes hand hygiene as infection control.(Infection control Update)
April 1, 2004

Surgical-site infection: the operation was a success, but the patient died.(Infection Connection)
April 1, 2004

Infection control and related events.(Calendar)
April 1, 2004

Planning for disasters and epidemics.(Self-study Series)
April 1, 2004

First progressive scan autoclavable camera introduced.(New Technology)
April 1, 2004

Automation for FDA barcode compliance offered.(New Technology)
April 1, 2004

Scope repair options raise tough questions, draw mixed reviews.(New Products)
April 1, 2004

Flashing instruments, record storage, wrap converting, and set density.(Q&A)
April 1, 2004

Furniture and flooring choices offer more than meets the eyes.(News)
April 1, 2004

Medical Center East standardizes with ultrasonic cutting and coagulation system.(What Works)
April 1, 2004

CS success rests on commitment to ongoing education.(IAHCSMM Viewpoint)
April 1, 2004

Lubricating gel.(New Products)
April 1, 2004

Testicle shields.(New Products)
April 1, 2004

Mobile work centers.(New Products)
April 1, 2004

Heat therapy.(New Products)
April 1, 2004

Productivity software.(New Products)
April 1, 2004

Syphilis test kit.(New Products)
April 1, 2004

Fluid warmer.(New Products)
April 1, 2004

Ultra-low temperature freezer.(New Products)
April 1, 2004

Instrument loss control system.(New Products)
April 1, 2004

Bariatric wheelchair.(New Products)
April 1, 2004

Loop holding and dispensing system.(New Products)
April 1, 2004

Peracetic acid test kit.(New Products)
April 1, 2004

Wheelchair back support.(New Products)
April 1, 2004

Hemoglobin and hematocrit testing system.(New Products)
April 1, 2004

Cleaning T-Handle.(New Products)
April 1, 2004

Medical chart security bag.(New Products)
April 1, 2004

Labeling systems.(New Products)
April 1, 2004

Needle destroyer.(New Products)
April 1, 2004

Patient identification system.(New Products)
April 1, 2004

Adjustable monitor arm.(New Products)
April 1, 2004

Ankle wrap.(New Products)
April 1, 2004

Anesthetic tube holder.(New Products)
April 1, 2004

Worth repeating.
April 1, 2004

Raising the bar: why central service certification makes a difference.(People & Opinions)
April 1, 2004

Swing and miss; will you be fooled by fakes? It's not that difficult.(Having my Say)
April 1, 2004

Supply chain business planning: improving performance and reducing costs.(AHRMM Ideas)
April 1, 2004

2004 top ten list: "how to get more out of your healthcare office equipment".
April 1, 2004

Antiviral claims for skincare products.(Readers Respond)(Letter to the Editor)
April 1, 2004

Gloves and latex allergy.(Readers Respond)(Letter to the Editor)
April 1, 2004

Infant security systems.(Literature Marketplace)
April 1, 2004

Spacesaver SurgiCenter.(Literature Marketplace)
April 1, 2004

ISI product info.(Literature Marketplace)
April 1, 2004