Surgeon Acquitted of Drugging, Sexually Assaulting Physician Wife
She counters with malpractice lawsuit in nasty domestic dispute headed for divorce.
Published: November 30, 2012
$5.9M Verdict for Fatal Bowel Perforation
Short-staffed hospital faulted for missed diagnosis.
Published: November 29, 2012
FTC Blocks Pa. Hospital's Acquisition of Surgical Hospital
Agency, Pa. attorney general cite fears about reduced quality, higher costs
Published: November 28, 2012
An ASC With 72-Hour Post-op Stays?
Missouri turf battles centers on how long patients can stay in an ASC following surgery.
Published: November 15, 2012
Bacteria, Bugs and a Bird: FDA Reports Findings at Ameridose
Sister company's review echoes findings at New England Compounding Center
Published: November 14, 2012
Who's Responsible for Patient Transportation Accident Injuries?
Is a hired driver an ASC's agent or independent contractor?
Published: November 14, 2012
Outpatient Surgery Magazine Launches Annual Stocking Stuffer Contest
Enter for your chance to win great prizes.
Published: November 13, 2012
Another Compounding Pharmacy in Trouble
Operations at Boca Raton facility shut down by Fla. health department
Published: November 12, 2012
Hospital Not Liable for Post-op Recovery Chair Mishap
Courts throw out patient's suit that nurses improperly reclined surgical chair and hurt his back.
Published: November 9, 2012
Mass. Pharmacy Director Fired for Ignoring Complaint About Compounding Pharmacy Tied to Meningitis Outbreak
Colorado officials complained in July that NECC was distributing bulk shipments of drugs to hospitals.
Published: November 8, 2012
Unneeded Mastectomy Lawsuit Brings Patient Nearly $1 Million
Pathologist's misdiagnosis led to unnecessary surgery.
Published: November 7, 2012
Magnet Hospitals Have Fewer Patient Deaths After Surgery
Study finds surgical patients had 14% lower odds of death.
Published: November 6, 2012
More Photos from OR Excellence 2012
See why attendees call Outpatient Surgery Magazine's annual conference a can't-miss event.
Published: November 2, 2012
More Compounded Drugs Contaminated With Bacteria
No confirmed infections from tainted betamethasone and cardioplegia solution.
Published: November 2, 2012
Medicare Announces 2013 Payment Rates
HOPDs, ASCs see slim increases.
Published: November 2, 2012
Ameridose Products Recalled In Wake of Fungal Meningitis Outbreak
As deaths and cases increase, FDA finds "concerns about sterility assurance."
Published: November 1, 2012
