IAMERS SUPPORTS ITS MEMBERS IN MANY WAYS.
Networking, Education, Patient Safety and Advocacy. With declining provider revenues, stronger business practices and an industry in transition, you need to know information critical to your business. IAMERS is following what matters most to your business.
Our efforts are gaining recognition and momentum as the marketplace is recognizing the importance and cost effectiveness of the Independent Provider of services and devices. For many if these less expensive, but clinically relevant, options were not available then their patients would miss receiving the health care they need and deserve.
Take the time to learn about our efforts in the regulatory and legislative arenas.
FDA Expands Medical Device Surveillance Program
After five years, the FDA is transitioning its Mini-Sentinel program to a full-scale Sentinel System. “We’re on our way to developing a nationwide rapid-response electronic active surveillance system, Sentinel System, [...]
Concussion legislation yields higher healthcare utilization, but not more imaging
State legislation has played a role in boosting overall healthcare utilization rates in children with concussions, though the laws have done little to change CT scan rates specifically, according to [...]
Supreme Court to Hear King v. Burwell on March 4
The U.S. Supreme Court has scheduled oral arguments in King v. Burwell for March 4, a court spokesperson confirmed Monday afternoon. Many observers have said the case has the potential to disrupt [...]