Doing so is within CMS guidelines, officials say. A Maryland ASC is gearing up for overnight stays.
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Colonoscopy surveillance and cataract surgery quality measures pushed back to April. CMS delays data collection start for 3 new quality measures.
Doc with positive drug test gets green light to return. Agreement with state's Department of Health includes ongoing monitoring.
British surgeon suspended for branding initials on patient's liver.
Nevada shooter suffered a botched surgery. 2010 vasectomy left him battling severe post-op pain, police say.
Hospital wasn't found negligent in anesthesiology resident's propofol suicide. Aware of her struggle with propofol addiction, hospital had resident sign a release.
Suicidal shooter storms urology office in broad daylight. Female physician shot and injured in deadly Reno medical office rampage.
Are younger surgeons less prepared? Study examines experiential effects of residency work-week limits.
The second victim from ASC attack dies. Harris Teel, 82, a visitor, had been in critical condition for 10 days.
A nurse was fatally stabbed at a Texas ASC.
The lead investigator of the deadly Las Vegas Hep C Outbreak, wowed the crowd -- and shared some breaking news.
Purchase of GE Healthcare's Vital Signs Division, expands CareFusion's patient care consumables presence.
J&J hip-implant settlement expected tomorrow. Reports: Each hip implant plaintiff to receive around $300,000.
Patient wants $100,000 she paid for 6 failed lithotripsies refunded.
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What is the biggest risk to patient safety? Top 10 health technology hazards are revealed.
Are some ASCs being unfairly excluded? Some claim they are getting the shaft from Oregon's new coordinated care organizations.
Apollo Endosurgery to buy Alleregan's Anti-Obesity division, including the Lap-Band and the Orbera.
Unintended retention of foreign objects (URFOs) have lead to 16 deaths in the last 7 years. Joint Commission issues Sentinel Event Alert.