Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Trouble at new Grady CEO's old hospital raise questions about his hiring  | ajc.com

Trouble at new Grady CEO's old hospital raise questions about his hiring | ajc.com

amednews: Training helps surgical residents improve some communication skills :: Aug. 30, 2011 ... American Medical News

amednews: Training helps surgical residents improve some communication skills :: Aug. 30, 2011 ... American Medical News

amednews: Mayo, Cleveland clinics seek affiliations with doctors nationwide :: Aug. 29, 2011 ... American Medical News

amednews: Mayo, Cleveland clinics seek affiliations with doctors nationwide :: Aug. 29, 2011 ... American Medical News

amednews: Nearly all physicians must revalidate Medicare enrollment by 2013 :: Aug. 29, 2011 ... American Medical News

amednews: Nearly all physicians must revalidate Medicare enrollment by 2013 :: Aug. 29, 2011 ... American Medical News

For now, Tommie Williams says no to a run against John Barrow | Political Insider

For now, Tommie Williams says no to a run against John Barrow | Political Insider

Indigent health care rising in Augusta | The Augusta Chronicle

Indigent health care rising in Augusta | The Augusta Chronicle

Physician's assistant's license suspended after girl's death  | ajc.com

Physician's assistant's license suspended after girl's death | ajc.com

Thursday, August 25, 2011

Caveat Emptor: New Budget Projections Assume End Of ‘Doc Fixes’ – Capsules - The KHN Blog

Caveat Emptor: New Budget Projections Assume End Of ‘Doc Fixes’ – Capsules - The KHN Blog

Shortage of cancer drugs hits Atlanta  | ajc.com

Shortage of cancer drugs hits Atlanta | ajc.com

Docs sue CMS, launch task force to improve primary care pay - FiercePracticeManagement

Docs sue CMS, launch task force to improve primary care pay - FiercePracticeManagement

Hospital-physician alignments may wind up costing more - FierceHealthFinance - Health Finance, Healthcare Finance

Hospital-physician alignments may wind up costing more - FierceHealthFinance - Health Finance, Healthcare Finance

Revocations of hospital tax exemptions justified - FierceHealthFinance - Health Finance, Healthcare Finance

Revocations of hospital tax exemptions justified - FierceHealthFinance - Health Finance, Healthcare Finance

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

General Surgery News - Gangrene and Hemorrhage: The Future of General Surgery

General Surgery News - Gangrene and Hemorrhage: The Future of General Surgery

Economy disrupts doctors' retirement plans :: Aug. 22, 2011 ... American Medical News

amednews: Economy disrupts doctors' retirement plans :: Aug. 22, 2011 ... American Medical News

Medicare Is Taking A Page From Priceline – Capsules - The KHN Blog

Medicare Is Taking A Page From Priceline – Capsules - The KHN Blog

NIH finalizes financial conflict-of-interest rules - The Washington Post

NIH finalizes financial conflict-of-interest rules - The Washington Post

Medicare Trying Bundled Payments To Save Money, Improve Care : Shots - Health Blog : NPR

Medicare Trying Bundled Payments To Save Money, Improve Care : Shots - Health Blog : NPR

Monday, August 22, 2011

David Feliciano, MD FACS appointed Professor of Surgery, Mercer University School of Medicine




David Feliciano, MD FACS, accepted an appointment as Professor Surgery at the Mercer University School of Medicine and Associate Director of Surgical Critical Care at the Medical Center of Central Georgia (MCCG). He will assist Dennis Ashley, MD FACS, Professor of Surgery and Director of Surgical Critical Care at MCCG, both clinically and in the development of educational programs in the ACGME-certified training program in Surgical Critical Care. 

David Feliciano is one of the foremost leaders in general surgery and trauma care in the U.S. He will be stepping down as Surgeon-in-Chief at the Grady Memorial Hospital, and Professor of Surgery at the Emory University School of Medicine, a post he has held since 1991. He is on the editorial boards of the Journal of Trauma, The American Surgeon, and the American Journal of Surgery. He has been president of the American Association for the Surgery of Trauma, the Southeastern Surgical Congress, the Western Trauma Association, and the Georgia Surgical Society. He has held leadership positions with major national organizations in surgery, including director of the American Board of Surgery, and chair of the Advisory Council of the American College of Surgeons.

He has a long association with the Department of Surgery at Mercer and MCCG as Visiting Professor and in June speaker at the chief residents’ graduation dinner. “Dr Feliciano has been a longtime friend to our Department,” said Don Nakayama, MD FACS, chair of the Department of Surgery at Mercer and Program Director of the Residency at MCCG. “He has tremendous experience, expertise, and ability in patient care and education. Dr Ashley and I are looking forward to working with him to make MCCG a center for patient care, research, and education in trauma and critical care.” 

Dr. Feliciano will be the moderator for the Second Annual Trauma Case Presentations at the Georgia Society of the American College of Surgeons Annual Meeting on August 27.  This presentation in 2010 was an attendee favorite.  

Sunday, August 21, 2011

St. Joe’s, Emory file JOC notice with state - Atlanta Business Chronicle

St. Joe’s, Emory file JOC notice with state - Atlanta Business Chronicle

The Marietta Daily Journal - Annual pay for new WellStar CEO 975 000

The Marietta Daily Journal - Annual pay for new WellStar CEO 975 000

General Surgery News - Laparoscopy Not Superior To Pneumatic Dilation for Achalasia in Study

General Surgery News - Laparoscopy Not Superior To Pneumatic Dilation for Achalasia in Study

General Surgery News - Breathing Easier for Obese After Surgery

General Surgery News - Breathing Easier for Obese After Surgery

Superficial Vein Thrombosis Increases Risk For Developing Life-Threating Blood Clots

Superficial Vein Thrombosis Increases Risk For Developing Life-Threating Blood Clots

Ethics commission vice-chair resigns to consider Senate bid  | ajc.com

Ethics commission vice-chair resigns to consider Senate bid | ajc.com

Budget Writers Plan For Federal Cuts

Budget Writers Plan For Federal Cuts

State health officials can’t track hospital-related infections  | ajc.com

State health officials can’t track hospital-related infections | ajc.com

Obese Patients Risk Misdiagnosis

Obese Patients Risk Misdiagnosis

Nearly All Physicians Eventually Face a Malpractice Claim  : Family Practice News

Nearly All Physicians Eventually Face a Malpractice Claim : Family Practice News

Friday, August 19, 2011

Don't Miss ACS President, L. D. Britt, MD, MPH, FACS at the GSACS Annual Meeting This Year

L. D. Britt, MD, MPH, FACS


Dr. Britt is a general and acute care surgeon from Norfolk,VA, is the President of the American College of Surgeons(ACS). A Fellow of the American College of Surgeons since1989, Dr. Britt is the Brickhouse Professor and Chairman, department of surgery, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, a position he has held since 1999. He is the first African American in the country to have an endowed chair in surgery. Dr. Britt is currently also director of the American Board of Surgery.

Register online and/or get more information at http://knowledgeconnex.com/GSACSAnnualMeeting.htm

Medical Expenses Related To Obesity Costs States Billions

Medical Expenses Related To Obesity Costs States Billions

Thursday, August 18, 2011

New Study Measures Doctors’ Malpractice Risks - Law Blog - WSJ

New Study Measures Doctors’ Malpractice Risks - Law Blog - WSJ

Hospital Impact - The myth of physician alignment

Hospital Impact - The myth of physician alignment

Most physicians face malpractice, but don't pay - FierceHealthcare

Most physicians face malpractice, but don't pay - FierceHealthcare

Public decries more exec pay in weak economy - FierceHealthcare

Public decries more exec pay in weak economy - FierceHealthcare

Docs deterred from accelerating employment business - FierceHealthcare

Docs deterred from accelerating employment business - FierceHealthcare

Want to Know More About Robotic Surgery? Don't Miss Dr. Ronney Abaza at the GSACS Annual Meeting


Dr. Ronney Abaza is Director of Robotic Urologic Surgery at the Ohio State University Medical Center & James Cancer Hospital and Co-Director of Ohio State's Center for Advanced Robotic Surgery. His practice and academic interests are dedicated solely to robotic surgery for benign and malignant urologic conditions. Dr. Abaza has been performing robotic surgery since 2006 when he founded the Robotic & Minimally-Invasive Urologic Surgery Institute of Northwest Ohio, and he joined the Department of Urology at Ohio State University in 2008.  Dr. Abaza’s research is focused on outcomes of and new techniques in robotic urologic surgery; his work has been presented at national and international meetings, including more than 100 presentations on robotic surgery in the past three years with awards from local, state and national urologic societies for his research. He is course director for the only national urology resident preceptorship in robotic urologic surgery held at OSU annually and is director of a robotic urologic surgery fellowship at OSU.


Register online and/or get more information at http://knowledgeconnex.com/GSACSAnnualMeeting.htm

Why Some Breast Cancers Develop And Recur May Be Explained By Malignant Stem Cells

Why Some Breast Cancers Develop And Recur May Be Explained By Malignant Stem Cells

amednews: Doctors want policy changes before Medicare releases claims data :: Aug. 18, 2011 ... American Medical News

amednews: Doctors want policy changes before Medicare releases claims data :: Aug. 18, 2011 ... American Medical News

General Surgery News - Costs for Treating Severe Sepsis Surge, but Reasons Unclear

General Surgery News - Costs for Treating Severe Sepsis Surge, but Reasons Unclear

We fight cancer — and we will help Georgia | Georgia Health News

We fight cancer — and we will help Georgia | Georgia Health News

Grady pick’s current hospital under fire | Georgia Health News

Grady pick’s current hospital under fire | Georgia Health News

Wednesday, August 17, 2011

When a Doctor Isn't Enough--Nurse Navigators - WSJ.com

When a Doctor Isn't Enough--Nurse Navigators - WSJ.com

Little difference between for-profit, nonprofit hospitals - FierceHealthcare

Little difference between for-profit, nonprofit hospitals - FierceHealthcare

Regulators continue crackdown on hospitals' tax-exempt status - FierceHealthcare

Regulators continue crackdown on hospitals' tax-exempt status - FierceHealthcare

Charity-care hospital regulations scrutinized  | ajc.com

Charity-care hospital regulations scrutinized | ajc.com

Hospital CEO compensation falls - FierceHealthcare

Hospital CEO compensation falls - FierceHealthcare

AMA fuels effort to kill Medicare payment advisory board - FierceHealthFinance - Health Finance, Healthcare Finance

AMA fuels effort to kill Medicare payment advisory board - FierceHealthFinance - Health Finance, Healthcare Finance

Medicare cost-cutting board is under fire - The Washington Post

Medicare cost-cutting board is under fire - The Washington Post

AMGA: Most medical groups operating at a loss - FiercePracticeManagement

AMGA: Most medical groups operating at a loss - FiercePracticeManagement

Shared decision-making: Meet patients where they need you - FiercePracticeManagement

Shared decision-making: Meet patients where they need you - FiercePracticeManagement

How to create a social media policy for staff - FiercePracticeManagement

How to create a social media policy for staff - FiercePracticeManagement

Business to US deficit panel: tackle taxes, Medicare | Reuters

Business to US deficit panel: tackle taxes, Medicare | Reuters

Group exploring options for Georgia health insurance exchange  | ajc.com

Group exploring options for Georgia health insurance exchange | ajc.com

General Surgery News - Transoral Myotomy Makes for Striking Video, Effective Therapy

General Surgery News - Transoral Myotomy Makes for Striking Video, Effective Therapy

Excess Weight In Young Adulthood Predicts Shorter Lifespan

Excess Weight In Young Adulthood Predicts Shorter Lifespan

New Research Links Obesity With Heart Rhythm Disorder

New Research Links Obesity With Heart Rhythm Disorder

Physician's Guide to Medical Staff Organization Bylaws

Physician's Guide to Medical Staff Organization Bylaws

Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Patient health care records ready to go viral  | ajc.com

Patient health care records ready to go viral | ajc.com

Steroids and Diabetes a Dangerous Mix in Colectomy Patients

General Surgery News - Steroids and Diabetes a Dangerous Mix in Colectomy Patients

Retrorectus Mesh Placement for Tough Hernias Gains Traction

General Surgery News - Retrorectus Mesh Placement for Tough Hernias Gains Traction

Oversight in the Operating Room

General Surgery News - Oversight in the Operating Room

Revealing their medical errors: Why three doctors went public :: Aug. 15, 2011 ... American Medical News

amednews: Revealing their medical errors: Why three doctors went public :: Aug. 15, 2011 ... American Medical News

HHS cutting red tape to speed clinical trials :: Aug. 15, 2011 ... American Medical News

amednews: HHS cutting red tape to speed clinical trials :: Aug. 15, 2011 ... American Medical News

Reform, pay cuts likely to widen gap between rich and poor hospitals :: Aug. 15, 2011 ... American Medical News

amednews: Reform, pay cuts likely to widen gap between rich and poor hospitals :: Aug. 15, 2011 ... American Medical News

Monday, August 15, 2011

Redistricting session starts Monday  | ajc.com

Redistricting session starts Monday | ajc.com

A Higher Level Of Aromatase In Breast Tissue Is More Dangerous Than Excess Production Of Estrogen Receptors

A Higher Level Of Aromatase In Breast Tissue Is More Dangerous Than Excess Production Of Estrogen Receptors

Contrary To Earlier Findings, Excess Body Fat In Elderly Decreases Life Expectancy

Contrary To Earlier Findings, Excess Body Fat In Elderly Decreases Life Expectancy

New Money And New Rules For The Exchanges – Capsules - The KHN Blog

New Money And New Rules For The Exchanges – Capsules - The KHN Blog

NRCC Buys Ads Hitting Walz on Health Care : Roll Call Politics

NRCC Buys Ads Hitting Walz on Health Care : Roll Call Politics

Health-Law Mandate Ruled Unconstitutional by Appeals Court - WSJ.com

Health-Law Mandate Ruled Unconstitutional by Appeals Court - WSJ.com

Medicare cost-cutting board is under fire - The Washington Post

Medicare cost-cutting board is under fire - The Washington Post

Thursday, August 11, 2011

The Phantom Menace of Sleep-Deprived Doctors - NYTimes.com

The Phantom Menace of Sleep-Deprived Doctors - NYTimes.com

Debt 'super committee' will have big influence over healthcare spending - FierceHealthcare

Debt 'super committee' will have big influence over healthcare spending - FierceHealthcare

As hospitalist roles expand, so does their need for better training - FierceHealthcare

As hospitalist roles expand, so does their need for better training - FierceHealthcare

Regents discuss medical education needs, challenges  | ajc.com

Regents discuss medical education needs, challenges | ajc.com

ER Use Of CT Scans Rises Sharply, Raising Questions About Costs And Benefits – Capsules - The KHN Blog

ER Use Of CT Scans Rises Sharply, Raising Questions About Costs And Benefits – Capsules - The KHN Blog

Deal calls special session, redistricting, gas tax on agenda - Atlanta Business Chronicle

Deal calls special session, redistricting, gas tax on agenda - Atlanta Business Chronicle

Group has better trauma care in mind for region | The Augusta Chronicle

Group has better trauma care in mind for region | The Augusta Chronicle

General Surgery News - Flaw Revealed In P4P: Obesity Risk Left Out

General Surgery News - Flaw Revealed In P4P: Obesity Risk Left Out

General Surgery News - Pre-op Nerve Damage as Cause Of Post-Herniorrhaphy Pain?

General Surgery News - Pre-op Nerve Damage as Cause Of Post-Herniorrhaphy Pain?

Vascular Risk Linked To Accelerated Brain Aging And Mental Decline

Vascular Risk Linked To Accelerated Brain Aging And Mental Decline

Tuesday, August 9, 2011

Haupert OK’d as next Grady CEO - Atlanta Business Chronicle

Haupert OK’d as next Grady CEO - Atlanta Business Chronicle

The Debt ‘super committee’: Who will serve on it? - The Washington Post

The Debt ‘super committee’: Who will serve on it? - The Washington Post

Atlanta: USA Today: Death rates higher at two Atl. hospitals

bizjournals mobile: Atlanta: USA Today: Death rates higher at two Atl. hospitals

General Surgery News - Bariatric Surgery Could Improve Fertility in Female Patients

General Surgery News - Bariatric Surgery Could Improve Fertility in Female Patients

Deal: Get primed for more cuts || OnlineAthens.com

Deal: Get primed for more cuts || OnlineAthens.com

WABE: Dialysis Contract for Impoverished Kidney Patients Close to Expiring (2011-08-08)

WABE: Dialysis Contract for Impoverished Kidney Patients Close to Expiring (2011-08-08)

Rules outline how Kentucky optometrists could perform surgeries :: Aug. 9, 2011 ... American Medical News

amednews: Rules outline how Kentucky optometrists could perform surgeries :: Aug. 9, 2011 ... American Medical News

Erectile Function And Libido Improve In Obese Diabetic Men Who Lose Weight

Erectile Function And Libido Improve In Obese Diabetic Men Who Lose Weight

Number Of Laparoscopic Bariatric Procedures Continued To Rise Between 2003-2008

Number Of Laparoscopic Bariatric Procedures Continued To Rise Between 2003-2008

Monday, August 8, 2011

Doctor and Patient: A Better Way to Keep Patients Safe - NYTimes.com

Doctor and Patient: A Better Way to Keep Patients Safe - NYTimes.com

Med schools seek right fit for rural practice :: Aug. 8, 2011 ... American Medical News

amednews: Med schools seek right fit for rural practice :: Aug. 8, 2011 ... American Medical News

How debt deal could squeeze Medicare pay even more :: Aug. 8, 2011 ... American Medical News

amednews: How debt deal could squeeze Medicare pay even more :: Aug. 8, 2011 ... American Medical News

Chronic Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease - Medication And Surgery Equally Effective

Chronic Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease - Medication And Surgery Equally Effective

General Surgery News - Link Between Mesh Type and Adverse Events, Study Suggests

General Surgery News - Link Between Mesh Type and Adverse Events, Study Suggests

Thursday, August 4, 2011

General Surgery News - Studies Reveal Importance of Pre-op Testing for Lynch Syndrome

General Surgery News - Studies Reveal Importance of Pre-op Testing for Lynch Syndrome

How Will Debt-Ceiling Deal Affect Medicare for Patients, Doctors? | The Rundown News Blog | PBS NewsHour | PBS

How Will Debt-Ceiling Deal Affect Medicare for Patients, Doctors? | The Rundown News Blog | PBS NewsHour | PBS

Docs ignore patients in care decisions despite wishes - FierceHealthcare

Docs ignore patients in care decisions despite wishes - FierceHealthcare

Informed-consent documents called too long and complex :: Aug. 3, 2011 ... American Medical News

amednews: Informed-consent documents called too long and complex :: Aug. 3, 2011 ... American Medical News

amednews: How debt deal could squeeze Medicare pay even more :: Aug. 3, 2011 ... American Medical News

amednews: How debt deal could squeeze Medicare pay even more :: Aug. 3, 2011 ... American Medical News

Will ACOs create a revolution in American healthcare? - Healthcare - MiamiHerald.com

Will ACOs create a revolution in American healthcare? - Healthcare - MiamiHerald.com

House passes foreign nurse bill to serve shortage areas - FierceHealthcare

House passes foreign nurse bill to serve shortage areas - FierceHealthcare

Massachusetts to win $275M through Medicare loophole, states outraged - FierceHealthcare

Massachusetts to win $275M through Medicare loophole, states outraged - FierceHealthcare

2 DAYS LEFT TO MAKE YOUR HOTEL RESERVATIONS

2 DAYS LEFT TO MAKE YOUR HOTEL RESERVATIONS 
The 2011 GSACS Meeting will be held at the beautiful Grand Hyatt in Atlanta in the heart of Buckhead and attendees enjoy a greatly reduced room rate of $139 per night.  Reservation must be made by August 6 to take advantage of the GSACS rate.

Make reservations online at  https://resweb.passkey.com/go/GASOCIETY or call 404.237.1234.

Surgeons and Exhibitors Can Now Register online for the 2011 Georgia Society of the American College of Surgeons Annual Meeting August 27-28, 2011 using the link below.  

http://knowledgeconnex.com/GSACSAnnualMeeting.htm

Prescription drugs take toll on Ga.

Prescription drugs take toll on Ga.

Defense, health-care lobbyists gear up for second round of debt-limit talks - The Washington Post

Defense, health-care lobbyists gear up for second round of debt-limit talks - The Washington Post

FAQ: Debt Deal 'Super' Committee's Impact On Health Spending Explained - Kaiser Health News

FAQ: Debt Deal 'Super' Committee's Impact On Health Spending Explained - Kaiser Health News

Panel Formed To Give Consumers Reliable Treatment Information - Kaiser Health News

Panel Formed To Give Consumers Reliable Treatment Information - Kaiser Health News

3 tips for right-sizing practice staff - FiercePracticeManagement

3 tips for right-sizing practice staff - FiercePracticeManagement

Debt-ceiling deal leaves physicians at risk for massive cuts - FiercePracticeManagement

Debt-ceiling deal leaves physicians at risk for massive cuts - FiercePracticeManagement

Cuts to Medicare providers will affect Medicare beneficiaries - Ezra Klein - The Washington Post

Cuts to Medicare providers will affect Medicare beneficiaries - Ezra Klein - The Washington Post

Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Cancer hospital brings more treatment options to Southeast  | ajc.com

Cancer hospital brings more treatment options to Southeast | ajc.com

General Surgery News - National Rate of Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery Less Than 10%

General Surgery News - National Rate of Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery Less Than 10%

General Surgery News - Damage Control Protocol Boosts Survival in Trauma Patients by 250%

General Surgery News - Damage Control Protocol Boosts Survival in Trauma Patients by 250%

General Surgery News - Bariatric Surgery in Elderly Safe, Provided Thorough Evaluation

General Surgery News - Bariatric Surgery in Elderly Safe, Provided Thorough Evaluation

General Surgery News - Link Between Mesh Type and Adverse Events, Study Suggests

General Surgery News - Link Between Mesh Type and Adverse Events, Study Suggests

Leukemia Drug Reverses Tamoxifen-Resistance In Breast Cancer Cells

Leukemia Drug Reverses Tamoxifen-Resistance In Breast Cancer Cells

Focusing On Neurobehavioral Processes, Not Personal Choice, May Improve Obesity Counseling

Focusing On Neurobehavioral Processes, Not Personal Choice, May Improve Obesity Counseling

High Blood Pressure, Diabetes, Smoking And Obesity In Middle Age May Shrink Brain, Damage Thinking

High Blood Pressure, Diabetes, Smoking And Obesity In Middle Age May Shrink Brain, Damage Thinking

Viewpoints: Winners and losers in debt-reduction deal  | ajc.com

Viewpoints: Winners and losers in debt-reduction deal | ajc.com

Prescription overdoses, deaths increasing in Coweta - The Times-Herald

Prescription overdoses, deaths increasing in Coweta - The Times-Herald

Your morning jolt: John Lewis joins six Republicans in vote against debt-ceiling bill | Political Insider

Your morning jolt: John Lewis joins six Republicans in vote against debt-ceiling bill | Political Insider

Medicare providers face cuts - Matt DoBias - POLITICO.com

Medicare providers face cuts - Matt DoBias - POLITICO.com

Expert witnesses on trial :: Aug. 1, 2011 ... American Medical News

amednews: Expert witnesses on trial :: Aug. 1, 2011 ... American Medical News

Simple things that make a difference to patient safety :: Aug. 1, 2011 ... American Medical News

amednews: Simple things that make a difference to patient safety :: Aug. 1, 2011 ... American Medical News

Call for civility aims to stop disruptive behavior in the OR :: Aug. 1, 2011 ... American Medical News

amednews: Call for civility aims to stop disruptive behavior in the OR :: Aug. 1, 2011 ... American Medical News

Monday, August 1, 2011

Retention tips: Lock in physicians with contracts - FierceHealthcare

Retention tips: Lock in physicians with contracts - FierceHealthcare

Healthcare utilization to peak in 2014 with more newly insured patients - FierceHealthPayer

Healthcare utilization to peak in 2014 with more newly insured patients - FierceHealthPayer

Public questions expensive hospital ads during tough times - FierceHealthcare

Public questions expensive hospital ads during tough times - FierceHealthcare

Dr. Joseph S. Wilson, Jr. Becomes New Chairman and CEO of MAG Mutual Insurance

Dr. Joseph S. Wilson, Jr. Becomes New Chairman and CEO

Surgeons and Exhibitors Can Now Register online for the 2011 Georgia Society of the American College of Surgeons Annual Meeting August 27-28, 2011

Surgeons and Exhibitors Can Now Register online for the 2011 Georgia Society of the American College of Surgeons Annual Meeting August 27-28, 2011 using the link below. 

http://knowledgeconnex.com/GSACSAnnualMeeting.htm


The 2011 GSACS Meeting will be held at the beautiful Grand Hyatt in Atlanta in the heart of Buckhead and attendees enjoy a greatly reduced room rate of $139 per night. Reservation must be made by August 6 to take advantage of the GSACS rate.

Make reservations online at

https://resweb.passkey.com/go/GASOCIETY
or call 404.237.1234.

The American College of Surgeons designates the GSACS Annual Meeting for up to 11.5 Category 1 CME Credits.

Phoebe: Order should be affirmed Albany Herald

Phoebe: Order should be affirmed

CMS collection plate taking back millions in overpayments - FierceHealthcare

CMS collection plate taking back millions in overpayments - FierceHealthcare

Medicare: What's Free - WSJ.com

Medicare: What's Free - WSJ.com

Florida, Opposing Health Care Act, Refuses Federal Funds - NYTimes.com

Florida, Opposing Health Care Act, Refuses Federal Funds - NYTimes.com

Does deal muddy Medicare waters? - David Nather - POLITICO.com

Does deal muddy Medicare waters? - David Nather - POLITICO.com

Leaders Agree on Framework of Deal to End Debt Crisis - NYTimes.com

Leaders Agree on Framework of Deal to End Debt Crisis - NYTimes.com

Medicare Prepares Rule To Penalize Hospitals With High Readmission Rates - Kaiser Health News

Medicare Prepares Rule To Penalize Hospitals With High Readmission Rates - Kaiser Health News

Gastric Bypass Surgery Changes Food Preferences

Gastric Bypass Surgery Changes Food Preferences

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center Receives $8.2M To Coordinate Major Initiative To Study Link Between Obesity And Cancer

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center Receives $8.2M To Coordinate Major Initiative To Study Link Between Obesity And Cancer

Increase In Obesity And Hypertension Are Likely Contributors To The Increase In Gout Prevalence In US Over Last 2 Decades

Increase In Obesity And Hypertension Are Likely Contributors To The Increase In Gout Prevalence In US Over Last 2 Decades