Liposuction Device Lawsuit Going Forward
Patient claims she wasn't notified of her role in product's safety testing.
Published: April 27, 2012
Arthrex Wants to Build a Surgery Center
Company chief hopes to offer cutting-edge treatment and boost medical tourism.
Published: April 26, 2012
Orthopedic Group Absolved for Retained Pain Pump Fragment
Lack of expert testimony dooms patient's malpractice claim.
Published: April 26, 2012
AAAHC Announces New Accreditation Program for Hospitals
Accreditation Association for Hospital/Health Systems will operate independently of ambulatory accreditation program.
Published: April 24, 2012
Court: Misplaced IV Line Did Not Cause Post-Op Complications
Patient sued hospital over swollen arm, complex regional pain syndrome.
Published: April 20, 2012
Hospital Cleared in Credentialing Dispute
Injured patient says inexperienced doc should never have been allowed to perform procedure that went horribly wrong.
Published: April 19, 2012
Administrator Allegedly Embezzled $181,000 From ASC She Helped Start
Under a plea agreement, she pleaded guilty to filing a false tax return.
Published: April 18, 2012
7 Anesthesiologists Report Patient Deaths from Drug Shortage
Survey may signal a troublesome trend, says ASA president.
Published: April 17, 2012
Surgeon Sues Anesthesiologist Who Blew Whistle on Him for Defamation
The anesthesiologist probably wishes he never questioned the surgeon's billing practices.
Published: April 13, 2012
GI Doc Claims Male Colleague Sexually Harassed Her
Court rules case against the hospital, her fellow physician and members of the facility's administrative team can proceed.
Published: April 11, 2012
Hospital Cleared for Firing Impaired PACU Nurse
Troubled RN's employment marred by suicide attempts, drug diversion and erratic behavior.
Published: April 11, 2012
Post-Op Nurse Cleared in Fall Lawsuit
Mass. jury rejects elderly patient's accusations of negligent care.
Published: April 11, 2012
Robot Maker Sued Over Hysterectomy Patient's Death
Father blames design flaws in Intuitive Surgical's da Vinci robot for death of 24-year-old daughter.
Published: April 10, 2012
Surgeon with Severe Cataracts Sued Over Patient's Death
Patient's family asserts death was due to surgeon's poor eyesight.
Published: April 5, 2012
Massachusetts Clamps Down on ASCs
State's surgery center leadership vows to fight regulations that could choke the life out of their facilities.
Published: April 4, 2012
CDC Investigation Uncovers Dirty Surgical Instruments at Houston Hospital
Human tissue and bone found stuck in shavers and cannulas.
Published: April 4, 2012
CMS Clarifies Patient Notification Requirements
Letter to state surveyors confirms same-day scheduling, surgery.
Published: April 3, 2012
5 Drug Safety Practices You Should Adhere To
Look out for these common areas of non-compliance.
Published: April 3, 2012
