Dear Doctor: Anesthetic drug must be monitored carefully. Question: Will I receive Diprivan (propofol), the same medication implicated in Michael Jackson’s death as part of my next anesthetic? Answer: It is very likely that you will receive propofol during your next anesthetic, be it sedation, commonly called “twilight sleep,” for a minor procedure or general [...]
A federal judge in Arkansas sentenced a physician to one year of probation, a $5,000 fine and 50 hours of community service educating professionals on HIPAA; an account representative to one year of probation and a $2,500 fine; and an emergency unit coordinator to one year of probation and a $1,500 fine. Read the complete [...]
Highmark pilots workplace medical clinics – Pittsburgh Business Times:. Health insurance giant Highmark Inc. is opening employee medical clinics and pharmacies at its headquarters Downtown and in Camp Hill, Pa., in a bid to shrink health care costs and increase productivity. Complete article available at Pittsburgh Business Times Related posts: Judge dismisses West Penn suit [...]
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