Healthcare Purchasing News articles from October 2004

Healthcare Purchasing News archives from October 2004

Searching for truth, justice and good ol' American competition.(Fast Foreward)
October 1, 2004

Fast Stats.
October 1, 2004

HIGPA opposes legislation affecting the group purchasing industry.(News Wire)
October 1, 2004

HHS releases draft document on flu pandemic preparation.(News Wire)
October 1, 2004

GAO report on competitive bidding for medical equipment and supplies.(News Wire)
October 1, 2004

JCAHO to raise survey fees 11%.(News Wire)
October 1, 2004

CMS says most hospitals to receive full quality update next year.(News Wire)
October 1, 2004

Total Repair Express acquires Precision Endoscopy of America.(News Wire)
October 1, 2004

CONMED to acquire C.R. Bard product line.(News Wire)
October 1, 2004

Justice Department to investigate VA hospital fraud.(News Wire)
October 1, 2004

ASC association promotes advanced materials management principles.(News Wire)
October 1, 2004

ASCs gird for battle and business: hospitals contend it's a strapped-for-cash vs. strapped-with-cash debate, not unlike specialty surgical hospitals.(News on the Cover)
October 1, 2004

Feds rekindle heat on GPO operations.(News)
October 1, 2004

Revised OSHA fact sheet on securing medical catheters.(Outpatient Connection)
October 1, 2004

FDA clears device for removing blood clots in stroke patients.(Outpatient Connection)
October 1, 2004

Breathe easy with the right air purification & filtration systems.(Operating Room)
October 1, 2004

Blood-thinner prevents DVT in hospital patients.(Infection control Update)
October 1, 2004

New bed linens help fight hospital acquired infections.(Infection control Update)
October 1, 2004

Oral-healthcare program takes bite out of VAP.(Infection Connection)
October 1, 2004

Maintain sterility in setting up procedure trays, and what is thermal equilibrium?(CS Questions * CS answers)
October 1, 2004

College promotes CSMM certification, career ladder advancement.(Viewpoint)
October 1, 2004

Cleaning and decontamination: a close look at cleaning agents and cleaning methods.(Self-study Series)
October 1, 2004

Modifying infection prevention and control behaviors.(Infection Protection)
October 1, 2004

CS salaries continue on upswing managers, techs report most growth.(Central Service)
October 1, 2004

E-commerce, finally on fire?(AHRMM Ideas)
October 1, 2004

CMS launches council to improve timely access to medical innovations.(New Technology)
October 1, 2004

FDA clears new stent to help prevent strokes.(New Technology)
October 1, 2004

Inventory management tools bring out different strokes for different folks.(Products & Services)
October 1, 2004

Mobile storage caddy.(New Products)
October 1, 2004

Acetabular reamer brushes.(New Products)
October 1, 2004

Earloop mask.(New Products)
October 1, 2004

Patient ID wristbands.(New Products)
October 1, 2004

Patient positioning.(New Products)
October 1, 2004

Disinfecting towelettes.(New Products)
October 1, 2004

Ozone sterilizer.(New Products)
October 1, 2004

Fire control communicator.(New Products)
October 1, 2004

Germicidal disposable wipes.(New Products)
October 1, 2004

Exam gloves.(New Products)
October 1, 2004

Tamper evident seals.(New Products)
October 1, 2004

Movable C-arm.(New Products)
October 1, 2004

C[O.sub.2] incubator.(New Products)
October 1, 2004

Container system.(New Products)
October 1, 2004

Digital mammography imaging.(New Products)
October 1, 2004

Test kit.(New Products)
October 1, 2004

Mobile imaging station.(New Products)
October 1, 2004

Orthopedic surgical glove.(New Products)
October 1, 2004

Reducing orthopedic implant costs.(What Works)
October 1, 2004

Worth reapeating.
October 1, 2004

Collaboration key to an effective asset management program.(People & Opinions)
October 1, 2004

Salary dispute.(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
October 1, 2004

Management and leadership differences require level-headedness.(Having my Say)
October 1, 2004