Healthcare Purchasing News articles from September 2001

Healthcare Purchasing News archives from September 2001

China, Australia checked for mad cow disease.
September 1, 2001

Nellcor wins patent case over Masimo.
September 1, 2001

Shutter bug pill goes where endoscopes can't.
September 1, 2001

Houston bails out.
September 1, 2001

Feds issue order to publicize Medicare investigations.
September 1, 2001

AHA on ergonomics: Let us help.
September 1, 2001

Proposed law could aid strapped, rural hospitals.
September 1, 2001

Texas officials take on nursing shortage.
September 1, 2001

CA company markets cholesterol test.
September 1, 2001

Report says PACS as mainstay is 'imminent'.
September 1, 2001

MMs always ready to buy local, save transportation costs.
September 1, 2001

E-commerce platforms (still) getting mixed reviews.
September 1, 2001

ECONOMIC INDICATORS.
September 1, 2001

Report: Aerosolized insulin could replace needles.
September 1, 2001

Westerman, Donatelli up for AHRMM's top-elected position.
September 1, 2001

Sulzer's knee implants are latest product problem.
September 1, 2001

AHRMM names State Chapters of the Year.
September 1, 2001

GAO charges firms with teaching docs insurance fraud.
September 1, 2001

Court upholds first conviction of CEO for Medicare violations.
September 1, 2001

NY court: Legal immigrants qualify for Medicaid.
September 1, 2001

Number of employer-insured falls during 19-year period.
September 1, 2001

Abbott and Weston Medical partner for needleless study.
September 1, 2001

Hospital-altered bra 'eliminates' deep-sternal infections.
September 1, 2001

FDA wants corrections at EP Medsystems' catheter center.
September 1, 2001

Right heart catheterization may harm patients, study says.
September 1, 2001

Thompson aims to trim Medicare cost report.
September 1, 2001

FDA allows recalled device for some surgeries.
September 1, 2001

GAO criticizes HHS' fraud management plan.
September 1, 2001

St. Jude Medical warns docs of possible flaws in ICD.
September 1, 2001

HPN salary survey: Average materials management exec pay languishes in low 50s.
September 1, 2001

PVC protesters persist: Sisters take on Abbott.
September 1, 2001

FDA charges clinics with unnecessary scans.
September 1, 2001

Serological HCV screening most effective for hemodialysis patients.
September 1, 2001

AHRMM honors Shriners Galveston hospital team.
September 1, 2001

Vendors impress value of catheter securement tech for MMs, clinicians.
September 1, 2001

Medtronic's heart positioner ready for market.
September 1, 2001

FDA: Fake blood by 2003.
September 1, 2001

IC e-learning program announced.
September 1, 2001

Congress taking a look at GPO practices.
September 1, 2001

Skytron.
September 1, 2001

Luxtec.
September 1, 2001

Doorknob hangers.
September 1, 2001

Stain remover.
September 1, 2001

Nurses waist pack.
September 1, 2001

Chemical indicator.
September 1, 2001

Sock/stocking aid.
September 1, 2001

Cardiac assay.
September 1, 2001

Low Air Mattress Replacement.
September 1, 2001

Titanium liners.
September 1, 2001

Clamp clipper.
September 1, 2001

JCAHO to hospitals: Take CJD precautions or face possible citations.
September 1, 2001

High expectations of new antibiotic tempered.
September 1, 2001

FDA told to up blood donation restrictions.
September 1, 2001

CDC: More fatal blood infections.
September 1, 2001

Looking sharp: Contest winners point to needle safety for cold cash.
September 1, 2001

IAHCSMM creates transfer-in option to all CS professionals.
September 1, 2001

PEOPLE & OPINIONS.
September 1, 2001

The circle game.
September 1, 2001

Surgery centers: Just ask.
September 1, 2001

READER POLL: What product issues are important to you?
September 1, 2001

Managing to get some good ideas at work.
September 1, 2001

On the Move.
September 1, 2001

Bovine bother.
September 1, 2001