In many institutions, when a patient is scheduled for surgery, the patient is contacted before the procedure and given instructions as to how to prepare for the surgery. This may be done by staff from ...

HHS declared lofty goals in January when it announced a historic overhaul to shift reimbursements from a fee-for-service to a value-based care model. CMS showed it is serious about holding providers ...

Most of us will be faced with the need for surgery at some point in our lives. Surgery may present some particular challenges in people who have lupus, so proper preparation is important. Although we ...

Talk to your eye surgeon regarding any blood thinner medication you are taking. You may need to stop it before surgery. Arrange for someone to stay with you for 24 hours after your surgery. ALL ...

One-on-one pain management. Lavish surroundings. Freshly cooked meals. Welcome to the future of post-operative care, where patients are no longer just a number at a standard recovery facility—they’re ...

Just before an orchiectomy, people will have a general anesthetic that puts them to sleep and prevents them from feeling pain. After surgery, doctors may move a person to a recovery room while the ...