Once an indwelling urinary catheter is placed, care must be taken to keep the vulva and collection system free from hair, fecal matter and debris. The system should be disconnected as little as ...

CMS has issued a final rule that is part of a broader effort to address suspicious billing activity in Accountable Care Organizations ... Two intermittent urinary catheter codes are flagged ...

The Biden administration has finalized a rule targeting fraudulent billing in Medicare’s largest value-based care program, after concerning reports of spiking spending on urinary catheters.

Market is expected to generate a market value of USD 1,541.3 million in 2023 and a market value of USD 2,668.6 million by 2023-2033, at a CAGR of 6%. The increase in the number of people suffering ...

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized a rule (PDF) Tuesday to limit the impact of fraudulent billing activity on the finances of accountable care organizations. Mirroring ...

I live life with a lot of ”accessories.” Some, like my central line, pose a constant threat, including the dangers of sepsis ...

Decades ago after completing my internship, I opted to stay on in the general surgery service at the type B hospital that I ...

Effective October 15, a new Final Rule issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will allow the Medicare Shared Savings ...

Most urinary tract infections (UTIs) are caused by the E. coli bacteria, which are treated with antibiotics. But some strains may be resistant to common antibiotic types. For the most part ...

Inadequate infection prevention and control staffing levels are associated with higher rates of healthcare-associated ...

Inadequate infection prevention and control staffing levels are associated with higher rates of health care-associated ...

Immediate urology care will be accessible for patients at Geisinger's new Urology Urgent Care Clinic. Formerly a walk-in clinic, the urgent care is located at Mowad Urology Clinic, Foss 1 on the ...