May 2002

  From My Perspective (160 K PDF)

 Dateline: Washington (15 K PDF)

• OIG issues reports on ASC oversight
• CMS proposes modifications to privacy rule
• House leaders seek changes in pay formula
• HIPAA electronic transactions extension available
• House committee hosts hearing on equitable health regulations

  September 11, 2001: A test of preparedness and spirit (520K PDF)

  Geographic adjustment and the Medicare fee schedule (85K PDF)

  Gowns and drapes for the "level of exposure anticipated (235K PDF)

  What makes a general surgeon (360K PDF)

  Socioeconomic tip of the month: A risk management checklist: Part I (15K PDF)

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