Groups Urge FDA to Require Barcodes for Medical Devices

A group of big-gun associations and group purchasing organizations (GPOs) called on the FDA to require bar codes on medical devices.

When the FDA began its rule making process in 2002, it solicited comments on the bar coding of medical devices as well. As expected, the comments received spoke largely to the inherent promise of improved […]

Day One at AACN/NTI

It is hot and sultry here in New Orleans. Heard some great blues last night. But I really have been working. Here’s what I came across today. Hospira released their MedNet system — I’d tell you more, but the press release didn’t stay out too late last night.
Emergin was once again the vendor who was […]

Grand Rounds Is Up

Grand Rounds XXXIII is up at Azygos. Check out this eclectic mix of medical and health care blogging.