Indiana Hospital Not Liable in Elbow-Replacement Case
Patient claimed that Floyd Memorial Hospital should have approved an implant that a surgeon used.
Published: December 30, 2010
Hospital Cleared After Accidental Patient Overdose
Mistake highlights the importance of medication safety and staff communication.
Published: December 30, 2010
Nurse Claims Surgeon Drugged and Sexually Harassed Her During Bizarre Job Interview [UPDATED]
Jeffrey Kronson, MD, allegedly offered job applicant $1,000 to undress after injecting her with "truth serum."
Published: December 29, 2010
Save Time When Patients Dilate Themselves
How much time could you save if ophthalmic patients showed up pre-dilated?
Published: December 29, 2010
Court: Patient May Pursue Malpractice Claim Over Electrosurgery Burn
Woman whose arm was burned during hysterectomy is suing hospital, surgeon.
Published: December 28, 2010
Joint Commission Investigating Botched Knee Replacement at Hospital
23 surgeries later, patient had to have her leg amputated.
Published: December 28, 2010
As Spinal Fusion Volume Grows, So Do Profits for Surgeons & Device Makers
Report outlines controversies over device-heavy spine procedures and surgeon-manufacturer relationships.
Published: December 23, 2010
CMS: History & Physical Can Be Performed on Day of Surgery
Regulator responds to confusion over H&P rule for ASCs.
Published: December 22, 2010
New Details Emerge in ASC Embezzlement Case
How surgeon-owners finally uncovered a trusted nursing supervisor's 4-year stealing spree.
Published: December 22, 2010
Surgical Team Not Liable for Death of Hip Replacement Patient Who Suffered Stroke
Court ruling says patient should have revealed comorbidities to her caregivers.
Published: December 22, 2010
Propofol Now Available in Prefilled Syringes
PharMEDium has added propofol to its anesthesia syringe preparation service line.
Published: December 21, 2010
You Won't Believe What Sparked This OR Fire
Woman who claims the gas she passed set her genitals on fire loses case against her surgeon.
Published: December 21, 2010
Surgeon Pleads Guilty to Sexually Assaulting Patients
Dr. Peter Chi is headed to jail for up to 6 years.
Published: December 17, 2010
"Enough Already" With the Anesthesia Turf Wars
CRNA urges doctors and nurses to work together to develop safe and cost-effective models of anesthesia delivery.
Published: December 16, 2010
SAMBA Issues Suggestions for Blood Glucose Management in Diabetic Patients
As diabetic population grows, so does the need to monitor blood sugar perioperatively.
Published: December 16, 2010
FDA Set to Review New Long-Lasting Bupivacaine for Post-Op Pain
Agency has accepted Pacira Pharmaceuticals' New Drug Application for Exparel.
Published: December 15, 2010
Calif. ASC Closes for 2 Days to Fix "Issues" After CMS Survey
Lodi facility is the latest Central California ASC to get caught in CMS' crosshairs.
Published: December 15, 2010
Pa. Medical Board Disciplines Surgeon Who Allegedly Tried to Influence Member [UPDATED]
State says Richard Glunk, MD, donated to board member's synagogue and preferred Philadelphia mayoral candidate.
Published: December 14, 2010
Congress: Red Flags Rule Doesn't Apply to Physicians
Legislation clarifies definition of "creditors" to exempt healthcare practices from identity theft prevention rule.
Published: December 13, 2010
Surgeons Partnered With Physicians Have Tougher Work-Life Balance
American College of Surgeons survey points to challenges facing dual-physician couples.
Published: December 13, 2010
Judge Fines Hospital $45 Million for Stark Law Violations
Tuomey Healthcare System faces retrial on other whistleblower charges.
Published: December 10, 2010
Jury Denies Nurse's Defamation Claim Against Surgeon
Derogatory statements may have been false, but were not defamatory, jury says.
Published: December 9, 2010
Washington Hospitals Required to Reveal Surgical Site Infection Rates
State law requires posting incidences of healthcare-associated infections online.
Published: December 8, 2010
Former Duke Surgeon, Business Manager Charged With Embezzling $267K
The former director of the university's bariatric surgery program surrendered to police last week.
Published: December 7, 2010
CMS Rescinds Termination Notice to California ASC
St. Joseph's Surgery Center has agreed to submit corrective plan for alleged violations.
Published: December 7, 2010
Synthes Admits Guilt in Illegal Off-Label Bone Cement Testing
Three patients died during "test market" spine surgeries organized by Synthes subsidiary Norian.
Published: December 3, 2010
Court Rejects Surgeon's Racial Discrimination Suit Against Hospital
Judges say Indian-American surgeon failed to make the case for discrimination.
Published: December 3, 2010
CMS Terminates Calif. ASC's Certification Over Alleged Violations
Facility leaders say the action caught them by surprise and center is "100% in compliance."
Published: December 2, 2010
Allergan Seeks FDA Approval for Lap-Band for Less Obese Patients
Clinical trial showed significant weight loss among Lap-Band patients with BMIs between 30 and 40.
Published: December 2, 2010
More Work Needed to Curb Medical Errors
Researchers call for EMR adoption, data tracking and national coordination.
Published: December 2, 2010
Physician-Owned Hospital's Lawsuit Awaits Judge's Ruling
Trial canceled, but Texas hospital and industry group vow to fight on.
Published: December 1, 2010
SourceMedical Acquires Serbin Surgery Center Billing
New Revenue Cycle Solutions division will offer ASC billing services and other products.
Published: December 1, 2010
