Description

This issue of Vital Signs, released on October 19, 2009, provides an analysis of evaluating medical technologies based on actual value as a growth strategy for healthcare providers with the I-Flow ON-Q® Pain Relief System as a case study. Additionally, a company spotlight is provided for Cardo Medical, an emerging company focused on cutting-edge reconstructive orthopedic and spinal surgery devices that simplify and enhance surgical procedures, and improve outcomes for patients. Reimbursement and regulatory news from the FDA is also provided for the week of October 5, 2009.