| April 25, 2012 | News for the transfusion medicine and cellular therapy community |
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- Outpatient surgeries carry blood clot risk, study finds
 One out of every 84 of the highest-risk patients experiences a life-threatening blood clot following outpatient surgery, according to a study published in Annals of Surgery. The study evaluated more than 200,000 outpatient surgeries at U.S. medical centers. The data highlight the importance of evaluating patients' risk factors, according to the study's lead author. DailyRx.com
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Donor Recruiting & Retention is About to Get Easier
According to a recent study by Harris Interactive, nearly two-thirds of consumers now obtain information about products, brands, destinations and so much more – while they're on the go. In fact, a shocking number search — and act — based on their current location. Get ready for the future of donor recruiting and retention. Learn more. |
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- AdvaMed expects timely approval of user fee reauthorization bill
The House and Senate are scheduled this week to mark up a bill that would reauthorize the Medical Device User Fee & Modernization Act, earning applause from AdvaMed. "We are encouraged by the bipartisan support this legislation has received," said AdvaMed President and CEO Stephen Ubl, who expressed optimism that the bill will get timely approval. MassDevice.com (Boston)
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- CMS says health care law will save Medicare $200B over 4 years
The Affordable Care Act will save Medicare enrollees $208 billion through 2020 and the Medicare program $200 billion through 2016, according to data from a CMS actuary report. "In some instances, the private sector is leading to improve the way care is delivered," said Rick Gilfillan, acting director of the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation. USA TODAY
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Reminder: Call for abstracts for the 2012 AABB Annual Meeting now open
Individuals are encouraged to submit abstracts by May 2 for the 2012 AABB Annual Meeting in Boston. Selected abstracts will be showcased in various formats at the Annual Meeting, providing an opportunity to share knowledge with colleagues and advance the quality of patient and donor care. Individuals will be notified by June 18 if their respective abstracts are accepted. Learn more here or e-mail AABB's Education and Professional Development department with questions.
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