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WEBINARS

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MEETINGS / EVENTS

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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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ASA FEATURED PRODUCT

Anesthesiology Continuing Education (ACE) Program

SKU: 30702-12CE

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Single Copies, Member Price: $300

ASA members encouraged to participate in MGMA 2009 Cost Surveys

March 9, 2009

The Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) invites you to participate in its 2009 Cost Survey for Anesthesia and Cost Survey for Pain Management Practices. The due date for participating in this survey is Friday, May 1, 2009. MGMA has conducted this survey annually for more than 50 years. It continues to be the nationally recognized gold-standard benchmarking reference for the medical group management profession.

Now in its third year, the online survey lets you view your data immediately upon submission. You can also use this powerful tool to evaluate and compare strategic measures of your medical group practice.

To participate online, visit www6.mgma.com.

As thanks for your participation, you will receive the following benefits:

  • An electronic version of the MGMA Cost Survey: 2009 Report Based on 2008 Data, plus a free supplemental report if you complete the supplemental survey for your specialty (if the response rate warrants a published report);
  • Online reports, including a dashboard report comparing this and last year’s data (if applicable) and an interactive report, which allows you to graph select data cuts;
  • A custom ranking report to help you quickly identify improvement opportunities within your group; and
  • A discount on the CD version of the MGMA Cost Survey: 2009 Interactive Report, which features custom tracking, analysis and advanced reporting capabilities.

Your participation in this influential survey makes a difference – to your practice and your profession. If you have questions, please call toll-free 877.ASK.MGMA (275.6462), ext. 1895, or e-mail survey@mgma.com.