Healthcare Purchasing News back issues from April 2004:
What are we thinking?(Fast Foreward)
Apr 01, 2004;
Fast stats.(News)
Apr 01, 2004
Senators question McClellan before approving as Medicare Chief.(Newswire)
Apr 01, 2004
Judge rejects U.S. demand for medical records.(Newswire)
Apr 01, 2004
Quest to pay $11.35 min in whistle-blower case.(Newswire)
Apr 01, 2004
More insurers deny coverage for weight-loss surgery.(Newswire)
Apr 01, 2004
CMS to slow payment of noncompliant claims.(Newswire)
Apr 01, 2004
Proposed rule would require recording nurse staffing levels.(Newswire)
Apr 01, 2004
New Web-based assessment tool targets bariatric surgery.(Newswire)
Apr 01, 2004
HHS launches national education campaign to combat obesity.(Newswire)
Apr 01, 2004
FDA recalls faulty patient lift devices.(Newswire)
Apr 01, 2004
Health insurance scams on the rise.(Newswire)
Apr 01, 2004
Defibrillators beat drug in heart failure trial.(Newswire)
Apr 01, 2004
Wrong patient undergoes cardiac catheterization.(Newswire)
Apr 01, 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)
Apr 01, 2004;
Counterfeit combat: chips raise the stakes in fighting fakes.(News)
Apr 01, 2004;
Carotid stenting reduces stroke.(Outpatient Connection)
Apr 01, 2004
Study shows that balloon usually not needed before stent.(Outpatient Connection)
Apr 01, 2004
Kits and trays: expanding on a value-driven product.(Operating Room)
Apr 01, 2004;
Canada bird flu more pathogenic than first thought.(Infection control Update)
Apr 01, 2004
CDC issues guidelines for infants born to mothers with West Nile virus.(Infection control Update)
Apr 01, 2004
APIC re-emphasizes hand hygiene as infection control.(Infection control Update)
Apr 01, 2004
Surgical-site infection: the operation was a success, but the patient died.(Infection Connection)
Apr 01, 2004;
Infection control and related events.(Calendar)
Apr 01, 2004
Planning for disasters and epidemics.(Self-study Series)
Apr 01, 2004
First progressive scan autoclavable camera introduced.(New Technology)
Apr 01, 2004
Automation for FDA barcode compliance offered.(New Technology)
Apr 01, 2004
Scope repair options raise tough questions, draw mixed reviews.(New Products)
Apr 01, 2004;
Flashing instruments, record storage, wrap converting, and set density.(Q&A)
Apr 01, 2004;
Furniture and flooring choices offer more than meets the eyes.(News)
Apr 01, 2004;
Medical Center East standardizes with ultrasonic cutting and coagulation system.(What Works)
Apr 01, 2004;
CS success rests on commitment to ongoing education.(IAHCSMM Viewpoint)
Apr 01, 2004
Lubricating gel.(New Products)
Apr 01, 2004
Testicle shields.(New Products)
Apr 01, 2004
Mobile work centers.(New Products)
Apr 01, 2004
Heat therapy.(New Products)
Apr 01, 2004
Productivity software.(New Products)
Apr 01, 2004
Syphilis test kit.(New Products)
Apr 01, 2004
Fluid warmer.(New Products)
Apr 01, 2004
Ultra-low temperature freezer.(New Products)
Apr 01, 2004
Instrument loss control system.(New Products)
Apr 01, 2004
Bariatric wheelchair.(New Products)
Apr 01, 2004
Loop holding and dispensing system.(New Products)
Apr 01, 2004
Peracetic acid test kit.(New Products)
Apr 01, 2004
Wheelchair back support.(New Products)
Apr 01, 2004
Hemoglobin and hematocrit testing system.(New Products)
Apr 01, 2004
Cleaning T-Handle.(New Products)
Apr 01, 2004
Medical chart security bag.(New Products)
Apr 01, 2004
Labeling systems.(New Products)
Apr 01, 2004
Needle destroyer.(New Products)
Apr 01, 2004
Patient identification system.(New Products)
Apr 01, 2004
Adjustable monitor arm.(New Products)
Apr 01, 2004
Ankle wrap.(New Products)
Apr 01, 2004
Anesthetic tube holder.(New Products)
Apr 01, 2004
Worth repeating.
Apr 01, 2004
Raising the bar: why central service certification makes a difference.(People & Opinions)
Apr 01, 2004;
Swing and miss; will you be fooled by fakes? It's not that difficult.(Having my Say)
Apr 01, 2004;
Supply chain business planning: improving performance and reducing costs.(AHRMM Ideas)
Apr 01, 2004;
2004 top ten list: "how to get more out of your healthcare office equipment".
Apr 01, 2004
Antiviral claims for skincare products.(Readers Respond)(Letter to the Editor)
Apr 01, 2004;
Gloves and latex allergy.(Readers Respond)(Letter to the Editor)
Apr 01, 2004;
Infant security systems.(Literature Marketplace)
Apr 01, 2004
Spacesaver SurgiCenter.(Literature Marketplace)
Apr 01, 2004
ISI product info.(Literature Marketplace)
Apr 01, 2004