| The Touch, the Feel of Laparoscopy |
| A protoype laparoscopic grasper with feedback technology in the handle improves surgeons' tactile sensation. |
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| Published: January 31, 2011 |
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| Anesthesiologists "Extremely Troubled" by Sodium Thiopental Shortage |
| Hospira's decision to stop producing lethal injection drug could put surgical patients at risk, says ASA. |
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| Published: January 31, 2011 |
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| Clearing Up Confusion Over the Steris System 1E |
| Why biological indicators aren't necessary for this liquid chemical sterilization system. |
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| Published: January 28, 2011 |
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| Surgery Center, Insurer File Dueling Lawsuits Over Back Pain Procedure |
| Percutaneous discectomy performed with SpineWand is at the heart of longstanding Florida legal dispute. |
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| Published: January 26, 2011 |
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| Jury Awards $2.2 Million in Defective Laparoscopic Instrument Case |
| Patient said that stray electricity from a coagulator perforated her bowel. |
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| Published: January 26, 2011 |
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| Hospital Outpatient Satisfaction Levels Hit 5-Year High in 2009 |
| Press Ganey attributes steady rise in patient satisfaction to hospitals |
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| Published: January 25, 2011 |
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| Nurse Jailed for Stealing Surgical Supplies From Hospital |
| Angela Devarso stuffed the stolen items in a bag, then sold them on eBay. |
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| Published: January 24, 2011 |
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| Jury Awards $1.38 Million for Gastric Banding Death |
| Finds surgeon, patient equally at fault for post-op fatality. |
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| Published: January 24, 2011 |
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| Surgery Center Employees Indicted on Federal Credit Card Fraud Charges |
| Former business manager and accomplice allegedly went on a shopping spree with unauthorized company credit card. |
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| Published: January 21, 2011 |
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| NovaMed Agrees to Be Bought for $109M |
| Corporate partner to go private. |
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| Published: January 21, 2011 |
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| Risk of Suicide Relatively High Among Surgeons, But Few Seek Help |
| Survey identifies risk factors that can push surgeons to contemplate suicide. |
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| Published: January 19, 2011 |
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| MedPAC to Recommend 0.5% Payment Update for ASCs in 2012 |
| Panel also wants Congress to require cost and quality data reporting from ASCs. |
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| Published: January 14, 2011 |
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| NFL Team Doc Ordered to Pay $2.2M for Botched Hip Surgery |
| Arbitration panel finds surgeon negligent in surgery that left woman with permanent damage to leg. |
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| Published: January 13, 2011 |
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| New Study Touts Safety of Ethicon's Sedasys System |
| The research backs claims of safe propofol administration without anesthesiologist involvement. |
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| Published: January 13, 2011 |
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| Doctor Dinged for Dating Former Patient |
| Plastic surgeon failed to document that doctor-patient relationship was over before romantic one started up. |
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| Published: January 12, 2011 |
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| Should FDA Approve Gastric Lap-Band for the Slightly Obese? |
| Op-ed piece says not without research into the long-term effects. |
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| Published: January 12, 2011 |
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| Save the Date: ASC Open House Day Slated for Aug. 11 |
| ASC Association encourages facilities to open their doors to the public. |
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| Published: January 12, 2011 |
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| Nurse Fired After Complaining of Patient Photos Posted on Facebook |
| Texas woman is suing her former employers for retaliation and discrimination. |
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| Published: January 11, 2011 |
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| OIG Uncovers Nearly $7M in Potential Improper Medicare Payments to ASCs |
| CMS plans to recover $102,879 in confirmed improper payments and continue review. |
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| Published: January 10, 2011 |
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| New Tonsillectomy Guideline Aims to Identify Best Candidates for Surgery |
| Evidence-based recommendations advocate a "watchful waiting" approach to moderate throat infections. |
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| Published: January 10, 2011 |
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| Las Vegas Pain Doc Agrees to $1.25M Billing Fraud Settlement |
| Government accused Dr. Brian Lemper of overbilling federal health programs over a 3-year period. |
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| Published: January 7, 2011 |
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| AORN Targets 7 States for RN Circulator Legislation |
| RN in the circulating role is association's top legislative priority for 2011. |
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| Published: January 7, 2011 |
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| Calif. Doc May Lose License Over Liposuction Patient's Death |
| Medical board temporarily bars gynecologist from performing cosmetic surgery. |
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| Published: January 6, 2011 |
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| Defense Lawyer in Nevada Hepatitis Outbreak Case Cited For Contempt |
| CRNA's attorney a no-show at pre-trial hearing. |
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| Published: January 6, 2011 |
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| Orthopedic Surgeons Needed for Volunteer Mission to Nicaragua |
| Calif.-based non-profit seeks 2 orthopods to join medical mission scheduled for August. |
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| Published: January 5, 2011 |
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| A "Do Not Disturb" Sign for Medication Handlers |
| A red towel over the shoulder prevents distractions and potential errors. |
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| Published: January 5, 2011 |
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| Watch This: ASC-Produced Videos Promote Patient Safety, Infection Prevention |
| Educate staff on universal protocol, hand hygiene and more with these online videos. |
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| Published: January 5, 2011 |
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| Seven More Hospitals Settle in Kyphoplasty Fraud Case |
| Feds say facilities bilked Medicare by performing simple spine procedure as inpatient. |
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| Published: January 4, 2011 |
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| Endo Center "Greasers" Remind Patients to Schedule Screenings |
| Physicians & staff go retro for annual colonoscopy Christmas card. |
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| Published: January 4, 2011 |
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| Court: Cheated-On Husband Can't Sue Over Surgeon-Tech Affair |
| Surgical tech's husband tried to recoup expenses for child, aftermath of wife's affair with surgeon. |
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| Published: January 3, 2011 |
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| What Technology Hazards Lurk in Your ORs? |
| Faulty alarms and contaminated endoscopes top annual list of health technology hazards. |
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| Published: January 3, 2011 |
