Judge: ASCs and Hospitals Aren't Part of Ingenix Database Settlement
Class action suit on behalf of ASCs moves ahead in California.
Published: July 30, 2010
OOSS: Demand Better Medicare Rates From Federal Lawmakers
Ophthalmic organization responds to CMS
Published: July 29, 2010
Stryker Biotech Denied More Details on Federal Fraud Charges
Criminal indictment accuses the company of fraudulently marketing 2 bone-healing products.
Published: July 29, 2010
Anesthesia Providers Cleared in OR Fire Lawsuit
Jury finds providers were not negligent in administering oxygen to pediatric tonsillectomy patient.
Published: July 28, 2010
Bariatric Complication Risk Lower With High-Volume Docs, Facilities
Researchers find link between serious complications and case volume, but not center of excellence status.
Published: July 28, 2010
Study: Choice of Regional vs. General Anesthesia Could Impact SSI Risk
Patients who had spinal anesthesia for total joint replacement had lower incidence of post-op infection.
Published: July 27, 2010
ACL Tears Don't Always Require Surgery for Best Results
Swedish study finds that rehab without reconstruction works in many cases.
Published: July 26, 2010
Man Dies Following Fall From OR Table
Hospital sued for lack of proper patient handling equipment.
Published: July 23, 2010
Alcon Recalls Constellation Vision System
Software and hardware problems causing unexpected shutdowns of ophthalmic microsurgery system.
Published: July 23, 2010
Court Sides With Hospital in Employee Race Discrimination Suit
Former OR director claimed she was demoted and fired because of her race.
Published: July 22, 2010
Jury Awards 4-Year-Old Girl $164,000 in OR Fire Case
Girl's face catches on fire during plastic surgery to remove mole from her cheek.
Published: July 21, 2010
Court: Mass. Hospital Did Not Defame Surgeon, Violate Rights
A Massachusetts appeals court has sided with a hospital and its administrators in surgeon
Published: July 21, 2010
Survey: Hospitals See Government Reforms as "Mixed Blessing"
Hospital execs and OR managers plan to cut perioperative costs to ensure success.
Published: July 19, 2010
Should Informed Consent Include Even the Rarest of Complications?
Federal judge dismissed a case where a patient went blind after 11-hour spine surgery.
Published: July 19, 2010
Surgical Product Supplier Filled Custom Packs With Cheaper, Unapproved Items
Maxxim Medical tried to fight off bankruptcy by deceiving hospital customers.
Published: July 16, 2010
A Time Out Reminder That's Hard to Miss
Place a label over the thumb insert of your regional block syringes.
Published: July 16, 2010
False Claims Suit: Hospital Billed for ASC Services at Higher Hospital Rates
Whistleblower case alleges that hospital and ASC conspired to ensure higher reimbursement rates.
Published: July 16, 2010
More Than 75% of Ill. Surgery Centers Cited in Infection Control Inspections
Dropped instruments and contaminated hands are among the lapses cited in state reports.
Published: July 15, 2010
HHS Issues Final Rule on EHR Incentive Payments
Multi-phased, multi-year plan affects physicians and hospitals.
Published: July 15, 2010
Texas Court Strikes Down Surgeons' Non-Compete Covenant
The contract didn't accommodate buyouts, says ruling.
Published: July 14, 2010
When Is a Surgery Center Liable for Malpractice?
When a patient - not physician - chooses the venue, court rules.
Published: July 13, 2010
Colo. Surgery Center Sued For Hiring Fentanyl Thief
Patients claim center was negligent in employing Kristen Parker.
Published: July 9, 2010
Ortho Docs, Hospital Accused of Medicare Fraud
Whistleblower lawsuit describes surgeries delegated to residents.
Published: July 8, 2010
Nominate Your Facility for the 2nd Annual OR Excellence Awards
Winners will be featured in special magazine issue coinciding with OR Excellence meeting in Ft. Lauderdale.
Published: July 8, 2010
Inhaled Anesthetics Have Significant Global Warming Impact
Study authors recommend steps anesthesia providers can take to reduce harmful waste gases.
Published: July 8, 2010
North Carolina Court Upholds CON Law
Advisory board system works well, says state appeals judge.
Published: July 7, 2010
ASCA Sues Temp Agency in Embezzlement Case
Suit holds Robert Half responsible for $300k accountant embezzled because it failed to check her references.
Published: July 6, 2010
CMS Proposes 0% Change in 2011 ASC Payment Rates
ACA-mandated productivity adjustment cancels out inflation update in proposed rule.
Published: July 6, 2010
Feds Ratchet Up Anti-Fraud Efforts Under Affordable Care Act
OIG now has more funding and political support to crack down on Medicare fraud.
Published: July 2, 2010
Warning Issued Over Epinephrine Shortage
Limited supplies of the drug's emergency syringes have medication safety experts worried.
Published: July 1, 2010
Patient Sues Surgery Center Over Fall on Crutches
Man argues the ASC failed to offer him a wheelchair.
Published: July 1, 2010
