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October 13 - 17 2012, 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

ANESTHESIOLOGY 2012

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FDA MEDWATCH ALERTS

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May 16, 2012

Hydromorphone Hydrochloride Recall

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Hydromorphone Hydrochloride Recall

April 18, 2012

Morphine Sulfate Injection USP, 4 mg/mL (C-II), 1 mL fill in 2.5 mL Carpuject by Hospira, Inc: Recall - May Contain More Than Intended Fill Volume

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Customer report of two Carpujects syringes containing more than the 1 mL labeled fill volume. Opioid pain medications such as morphine have life-threatening consequences if overdosed. Those consequences can include respiratory depression (slowed breathing or suspension of breathing), and low blood pressure.

March 05, 2012

Cardiac Science Powerheart, CardioVive, CardioLife; GE Responder and Responder Pro; and Nihon-Kohden Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs): Class I Recall - Defective Component

Summary: FDA notified healthcare professionals and medical care organizations of the Class 1 recall of the listed AEDs which contain a component that may fail unexpectedly due to a defect. If the component were to fail during a rescue attempt, the AED may not deliver defibrillation therapy, causing serious adverse health consequences, including death. The unit’s self test may not detect the failure or impending failure of the component.

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Thursday, May 10, 2012

CMS Issues Final CoPs and Medicare Regulatory Reform Rules; Notes ASA Objections

CMS Issues Final CoPs and Medicare Regulatory Reform Rules Notes ASA Objections

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Tuesday, May 08, 2012

ASA Continues to Urge CMS to Make Changes to Meaningful Use Incentive Program

ASA Continues to Urge CMS to Make Changes to Meaningful Use Incentive Program

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Wednesday, April 25, 2012

ASA Signals Support for Drug Shortage Provisions, Urges Inclusion of language Relating to Anesthetic Drugs

ASA Signals Support for Drug Shortage Provisions in the Food and Drug Administration Safety

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Tuesday, April 17, 2012

2012 ASA Drug Shortage Survey Results

2012 ASA Drug Shortage Survey Results

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Tuesday, April 03, 2012

Updated Information About 2011 and 2012 Medicare Anesthesia Conversion Factor

Updated Information about 2011 and 2012 Medicare Anesthesia Conversion Factor

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Friday, March 30, 2012

Wisconsin Governor Signs Anesthesiologist Assistants Licensure Bill

Wisconsin Governor Signs Anesthesiologist Assistant Licensure Bill

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Friday, March 30, 2012

IPRCC Holds Inaugural Meeting to Discuss Pain Research

IPRCC Holds Inaugural Meeting to Discuss Pain Research

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Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Supreme Court Audio and Transcripts Released

Supreme Court Audio and Transcripts Released

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Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Additional Increase in Medicare Anesthesia Conversion Factor Applicable to All 2012 Claims

Additional Increase in Medicare Anesthesia Conversion Factor Applicable to All 2012 Claims

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Monday, March 26, 2012

U.S. Supreme Court Begins Hearings on PPACA

US Supreme Court Begins Hearings on PPACA

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Thursday, March 22, 2012

House Passes Joint IPAB Repeal and Liability Reform Bill

House Passes Joint IPAB Repeal and Liability Reform Bill

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Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Take Action on IPAB Repeal: Contact Congress Today!

Take Action on IPAB Repeal Contact Congress Today

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Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Republican Budget Framework for Fiscal Year 2013 Released

Republican Budget Framework for Fiscal Year 2013 Released

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Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Release of Comparative Billing Report (CBR) on Pain Management Services Expected Today

Release of Comparative Billing Report CBR on Pain Management Services Expected Today

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Friday, March 16, 2012

ASA, 31 Others Call for Congressional Action to Combat Drug Shortages

ASA 31 Others Call for Congressional Action to Combat Drug Shortages

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Friday, March 16, 2012

ASA Requests NQF Endorse Surgical CAHPS Measure

ASA Requests NQF Endorse Surgical CAHPS Measure

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