Healthcare Purchasing News articles from May 2001

Healthcare Purchasing News archives from May 2001

Third-biggest chain clears hurdle.
May 1, 2001

Teaching hospitals doing more charity.
May 1, 2001

As HCRMS dissolves, AHRMM picks up the pieces; officials gear for smooth turning of new wheels.
May 1, 2001

AHRQ report endorses meds auto dispensers.
May 1, 2001

The Winds of Change.
May 1, 2001

Experts: Varied platforms jamming e-com progress.
May 1, 2001

Ergonomics standard: gone but not forgotten.
May 1, 2001

Report calls surgical errors most common, expensive.
May 1, 2001

World's first 'all-digital' hospital set to open in 2003.
May 1, 2001

Coronary stent with rapid exchange delivery system approved.
May 1, 2001

FDA approves stent system for respiratory tract blockages.
May 1, 2001

Proposal would stop healthcare worker mandatory overtime.
May 1, 2001

New funding proposed for rural emergency healthcare providers.
May 1, 2001

Nurse legislator proposes bill to ease nursing shortage.
May 1, 2001

HHS Secretary Thompson ponders HCFA, Medicare reform.
May 1, 2001

Health systems wising up to smart card technology.
May 1, 2001

Privacy rule officially on its way -- and so are costly upgrades.
May 1, 2001

Fast STATES.
May 1, 2001

Earnings Digest.
May 1, 2001

PURCHASING MANAGERS INDEX.
May 1, 2001

Price Indices [*].
May 1, 2001

PRODUCER PRICE INDEX.
May 1, 2001

FDA sends alert following medical gas deaths.
May 1, 2001

Aussies approve new honey of a cure for stubborn wounds.
May 1, 2001

Use of manufactured blood approved for the first time.
May 1, 2001

Water-friendly plastic reduces artificial hip friction.
May 1, 2001

FDA letters fault mammography testing.
May 1, 2001

Gloves alone don't fully protect against VRE.
May 1, 2001

Nurses among group leading in ergonomic injuries.
May 1, 2001

Medicare set to pay far carotid artery angioplasty.
May 1, 2001

HCFA says billing errors are rare.
May 1, 2001

Survey: Hospitals may be hit worst by lab staffing shortages.
May 1, 2001

Study: Alzheimer's could cause havoc with Medicare funds.
May 1, 2001

New skin far treating burns a possibility.
May 1, 2001

AHA commission investigates worker shortages.
May 1, 2001

OIG: HCFA must devise new plans for providers.
May 1, 2001

Robotic surgery performed on a live patient.
May 1, 2001

Docs rely on Internet for supplies, medical news.
May 1, 2001

Study: Slight rise in cases reprimanding doctors.
May 1, 2001

AORN selects board members for 2001-02.
May 1, 2001

Hospital mergers continue decline.
May 1, 2001

Immucor recalls red blood cell tester.
May 1, 2001

MA offers HIV insurance.
May 1, 2001

Congress proposes refundable tax credits for uninsured.
May 1, 2001

NY, RI, MA trail the nation in private insurance reimbursements.
May 1, 2001

Foundation will triple funding of religious, volunteer groups.
May 1, 2001

Greater popularity, shorter shelf life, fluctuating prices present new challenges.
May 1, 2001

HCFA issues new passthrough payment guide.
May 1, 2001

AHA launches payment-coding assistance division.
May 1, 2001

Too many outpatient admissions at hospitals.
May 1, 2001

Discover hidden costs of 'inexpensive' products.
May 1, 2001

IT analysts: Hospitals next for special device management?
May 1, 2001

Companies to build fully automated hospital.
May 1, 2001

Left ventricle access gets approval.
May 1, 2001

FDA OKs IV treatment for acid reflux.
May 1, 2001

Cleaning up.
May 1, 2001

After major acquisitions, Getinge/Castle bigger than ever in the OR.
May 1, 2001

Johnson & Johnson.
May 1, 2001

BD.
May 1, 2001

Artromick.
May 1, 2001

BD Vacutainer Blood Transfer Device.
May 1, 2001

Geerpres.
May 1, 2001

Hy-Tape Corp.
May 1, 2001

Johnson & Johnson Medical.
May 1, 2001

Enthermics Medical Systems.
May 1, 2001

Incubator.
May 1, 2001

Positioning devices.
May 1, 2001

Akro-Mils ProCart.
May 1, 2001

Needle holders.
May 1, 2001

Finish material.
May 1, 2001

Pediatric scales.
May 1, 2001

Sterilizing solution.
May 1, 2001

Anesthesia cart.
May 1, 2001

Medication cabinet.
May 1, 2001

Proposed CDC infection control guidelines break new ground.
May 1, 2001

Study: Dispensed alcohol gel increases hand antisepsis.
May 1, 2001

Gloves don't destroy VRE contamination.
May 1, 2001

Research finds clues to fungal biofilm.
May 1, 2001

Automatic savings.
May 1, 2001

FDA shies from tackling another SUD reuse issue: Opened but unused.
May 1, 2001

Proper sterilization may ward off deadly CJD transmission.
May 1, 2001

Opening doors to success.
May 1, 2001

Speaking with one voice not as simple as it may seem.
May 1, 2001

On the MOVE.
May 1, 2001