More than just a pretty picture. Video monitors are growing in size, capability and clarity -- and providing advantages that extend well beyond what surgeons see.

Bullish on bariatric surgery. Could these 5 procedures revitalize weight-loss surgery?

Medical malpractice: Should patients sign arbitration agreements? They often unknowingly forfeit their right to sue doctors in courts of law.

Patient positioning advances. Devices designed to improve the efficiency and safety of even the most complex cases.

Take our barrier protection quiz. Is your staff fully protected from harmful fluids and chemicals?

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Business advisor: Ready to tackle block time. A fair-and-square approach to block scheduling your surgeons will love.

How safe are your patients in 2017? Challenges remain, but many surgical leaders are finding ways to overcome them.

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Flash forward. The unexpected benefits of abstaining from immediate-use steam sterilization.

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Time to buy a new table? Features that matter most when buying your next OR bed.

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Editor's page: when quality reporting becomes burdensome. Patient satisfaction surveys could be more trouble than they're worth.

Are you ready for OAS CAHPS? Mandatory participation in CMS's patient-satisfaction program begins in less than 6 months (we think). Here's how to prepare.

7 efficiency-boosting anesthesia products. These solutions help you move patients from pre-op to discharge as quickly and as safely as possible.

Ophthalmologist sues over "unconstitutional" certificate-of-need process. Lawsuit: Iowa's "burdensome" 40-year-old CON process — and intervention from nearby hospitals — has prevented eye surgeon from using his fully equipped surgery center.

5 tips for continuous nerve block success. Seasoned pros share their secrets for managing post-op pain long after patients leave your facility.