| Nurse Sues Hospital Over Alleged Harassment |
| OR nurse says hospital demoted her after she complained about surgeon’s behavior. |
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| Published: June 29, 2009 |
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| Op-ed: Don’t Ban Physician Ownership |
| Bids to restrict or prohibit physician ownership of hospitals are "simply misguided," says hospital CEO. |
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| Published: June 26, 2009 |
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| Physician Salaries Didn’t Rise Above Inflation in 2008 |
| Opthalmologists, pain docs and urologists saw significant reduction in compensation after inflation. |
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| Published: June 25, 2009 |
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| Brush Up on Surgical Fire Safety |
| ECRI recommends regular training sessions to prevent surgical fires from breaking out in your ORs. |
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| Published: June 25, 2009 |
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| Eye Surgeon and Wife in Murder-Suicide |
| Indiana couple had been indicted for Medicare fraud. |
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| Published: June 19, 2009 |
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| Synthes Indicted Over Unapproved Study of Bone Cement |
| Federal indictment alleges that bone filler was used in spine surgeries without FDA authorization. |
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| Published: June 18, 2009 |
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| Many VA Centers Still Lack Endo Standards, Training |
| Inspections and report followed discovery of errors and patient notifications. |
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| Published: June 17, 2009 |
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| Study: Services Migrating From Hospitals Fuel ASC Growth |
| Independent report shows ophthalmology & GI services leading the shift from HOPDs to ASCs. |
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| Published: June 16, 2009 |
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| Joint Commission Updates Position on Steam Sterilization |
| Surveyors will allow flashing as part of "complete and effective process of sterilization." |
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| Published: June 15, 2009 |
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| Punctured Gloves Linked to Higher Infection Rates |
| Risk decreases when anti-microbial prophylaxis is used. |
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| Published: June 15, 2009 |
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| Eliminate the Supervision Rule For Anesthesiologists |
| Medical direction of CRNAs a waste of money and manpower. |
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| Published: June 11, 2009 |
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| Georgia Blues Hit With Lawsuit for Slashing Out-of-network Rates |
| Urology center files class action suit on behalf of Georgia surgery centers providing out-of-network services to BCBS-insured patients. |
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| Published: June 5, 2009 |
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| Promoting Hand Hygiene With Hip-Hop |
| Boston hospital gets creative to boost handwashing compliance. |
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| Published: June 3, 2009 |
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| Doc Accused of Improper Office Surgery Has License Suspended |
| Connecticut regulators say physician lacked appropriate license and setup to perform plastic surgery. |
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| Published: June 2, 2009 |
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| Pre-op Briefings Make for Safer, More Efficient Surgery |
| Mayo Clinic researchers tout the benefits of communicating before cutting. |
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| Published: June 1, 2009 |
