GLG News by Physicians who Perform Procedures Using Vacuum-Assisted Closure from Kinetic Concepts

Disease management (DM) seems such a good idea that most people are deeply disappointed that several studies show that little is saved by adopting DM models. The problem is that many confuse DM with "intensive treatment"

President Bush requested as part of his 2008 budget that Medicaid adopt a form of P4P. The parameters and standards are vague and ill-defined, and will create lots of problems in implementation. The entire issue of P4P already has many variables; to tie reimbursement to a vague ill- thought -out version...

 Jones fractures are traditionally difficult to manage.  Wright Medical has a good range of sizes and lengths of screws. Because of the sizes, style, and lengths of this screws there may be other foot and ankle applications in the future. The percutaneous application will reduce make...

Canada is ahead of the US in budgeting and providing education for the use of HPV vaccination in teenage girls in a ne ffeort to reduce cervical cancer.This is a significant public health issue that needs to be addressed from a public health point of view and not simply on religious/philosophical...

In a surprise move TRIAD stayed public by being acquired by smaller rival Community Health System (CHS). This was a surprise to the industry because they thought TRIAD was positioned for a leveraged buyout and talks were ongoing with at least 1 private equity group.This new association is unlikely...

There is no doubt that P4P is here to stay. Given the escalating cost of healthcare, it makes sense to reward caregivers (physicians, hospitals and others) who provide the best outcomes and keep cost down.The problem with P4P is that it generates strong opinions on all sides and stakeholders are eager...

This is a welcome addition to the physician's arsenal- especially in emergency rooms and pediatric practices. However it must be interpreted with caution and does not replace clinical judgement. It is great to rule out the more deadly bacterial meningitis, but false positives could leave some cases...

Bad debt and weak patient volume continue to challenge hospitals, making them more innovative in operational efficiencies and managing growth. Going private is an option for some, and consolidation is bound to occur in the market place as well.  

GE's acquisition of Abbott's invitro diagnostic and point of care divisions arose from a new acquisitive fervor of General Electric (GE), as well as the need for Abbott (ABT) to be more profitable. This is a good move for both companies, but we must wonder what other changes there will be coming down...

US healthcare is an expensive hodge-podge of services which was born out of a post-World War paradigm that no longer applies. Each "patch" applied just delays the inevitable. Healthcare will not be affordable and universally available until the public demands it. Corporations are interested in a "fix"...