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FL nurse practitioners fight for right to prescribe controlled substances

Right now, Florida is one of only a handful of states that don't allow nurse practitioners to write prescriptions for controlled substances. Though legislators have filed a bill that would permit Read more...

Study: Pain doctors rarely sanctioned for narcotic prescriptions

In recent times, the cases of pain doctors who have faced criminal prosecutions for their narcotic prescription patterns have gotten a lot of pressure. As it turns out, however, these cases may be Read more...

Study: Legal risk for prescribing painkillers not significant

Lately, legislatures and regulatory authorities have been paying a lot of attention to the prescription of painkillers, noting that some can kill if prescribed irresponsibly and that other opioid may Read more...

Press Releases

Anesthesia Business Consultants Discusses Anesthesia and the Version 5010 Standard

JACKSON, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- In just under five weeks, on January 1, 2012, physicians, hospitals, health plans and claims clearinghouses will be required to be in compliance with the ASC X12 Read more >>

Anesthesia Business Consultants Alerts Anesthesiologists to New Updates on Federal Budget Proposals and Medicare Payments

JACKSON, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- There is lots of activity in the world of anesthesia at the moment. Anesthesia Business Consultants would like to further clarify the somewhat confusing eRx Penalty Read more >>