Plastic Surgery News
Every month, the award-winning ASPS newsletter, Plastic Surgery News, is sent to more than 6,000 plastic surgeons and industry professionals worldwide. Each issue covers the news of the society as well as issues impacting the entire specialty of plastic surgery. Here you'll find PSN articles from the most current issue, and the archives will be continually added. For information on subscriptions, contact the ASPS Member Services Department.
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Recent Issues
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Could plastic surgeons' research in stem cells and fat grafting lead a medical revolution?
Venous thromboembolism (VTE) prevention takes center stage at quality summit
New initiative seeks plastic surgeons to help wounded military personnel rebuild their bodies - and lives
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Social networking has vast potential for plastic surgery practices
2008 Annual Report to Membership shows progress in tough times
Penalty levied for fake Internet claims on plastic surgery
House, Senate continue work on health care reform bills
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Plastic surgeon MBAs join a growing number of physicians seeking to expand their business acumen to wield greater influence in health care administration.
ASPS Board weighs in on health reform plan, revises Code of Ethics' contest participation language
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Plastic Surgery 2009: Innovative education connects with practice economics in Seattle
President Obama outlines health care plans to AMA; plastic surgery resident elected to AMA Board of Trustees
Plastic surgeons can cash in on Medicare bonus payments
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The rapidly changing world of CME: Signs indicate that performance-enhancement CME will be integrated into MOC-PS and state licensure requirements, but plastic surgeons are already well equipped for such a change.
Exporting medical liability: Are U.S. law firms leading the charge to bring contingency to the Continent's tort systems?
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PlastyPAC turns 20 — How a small specialty has gained influence in Washington, D.C., through grass-roots ASPS Member Surgeon support
ASPS procedural statistics show decline in cosmetic surgery in 2008, increase in minimally invasive procedures and reconstructive surgery
New PSEF grant review process off to a successful start
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More plastic surgeons turning to group practices to cut costs, increase negotiating power
Proposed restrictions on gift certificates and contest participation postponed for further review by Ethics Committee
PhRMA and AdvaMed tighten restrictions on industry relationships with health care professionals, medical organizations
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E.R. call: Plastic surgeons and hospitals explore new ways of providing trauma care while avoiding the liability and lifestyle pitfalls that come with it
ASPS issues Guiding Principles, research analysis on fat grafting as plastic surgeons' interest in the technique piques
The economic stimulus package's impact on health care: How the Obama administration's plan will affect plastic surgery
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ASPS, AAD agree to 'consensus conference' for long-term studies of soft-tissue fillers
Courts cracking down on deceptive cosmetic surgery providers' claims
Transatlantic Innovations in Paris to offer unique blend of education, culture
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Obama's health care reform plan: What can plastic surgery expect?
Off-label use of fillers prompts FDA panel hearing
Industry, plastic surgeons share innovation, attitudes with investors
Transatlantic Innovations explores best of European, U.S. Innovation
