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Connecticut provider tax could force centers to close across state. A 6% provider tax included in the state's new budget could force more than a dozen centers to shut down.

Insufficient evidence to link nail polish, rings to SSIs. New study suggests more research is needed to determine if nail polish and rings impact infection rates.

Colonoscopy patient's cell phone records doctor's insults. Jury: Anesthesiologist defamed unconscious patient during procedure-room conversation and must pay $500,000.

Florida skin-cancer doc agrees to pay feds $4 million. He's accused of performing unnecessary procedures and fabricating others.

Can antibiotics successfully treat appendicitis? Study finds that majority of patients suffering from appendicitis can be treated with antibiotics alone.

N.J. Bill would close borders to out-of-state-owned ASCs. Ownership by in-state hospitals or med schools would be required.

How did an insufflator cause second-degree burns to a gastric banding patient? While the patient says its autoclave-hot metal valve burned her stomach, a court isn't blaming the surgeon.

Insurer says yes to morcellation. Insurer bucks trend, lets docs, patients decide on morcellation. HCSC decides against a "not medically necessary" label.

Some hospitals charging 'outrageous rates' for care. Hospital price gouging driving up healthcare costs. For-profit facilities mostly to blame for market failure, say researchers.

Will Florida drop CON law? Florida lawmakers consider ending certificates of need. Regulation debate pits competition vs. cherry-picking.

Hospital allegedly fires surgeon for operating elsewhere. Doctor claims in economic credentialing lawsuit that hospital unjustly fired him and damaged his reputation.

Jury awards $45.6 million in pediatric paralysis case. Misplaced screws and cover-up were alleged.

Surgery center nurse diverted demerol and tried to cover her tracks. The RN replaced the painkiller with saline solution, which was administered to as many as 250 patients at fertility clinic.

FBI investigating whether J&J ignored safety concerns. Retired doc warned company about morcellation and cancer in 2006.

Dentist allegedly choked kids, pulled out teeth unnecessarily. Florida dentist accused of child abuse to benefit from Medicaid has voluntarily relinquished his medical license.

Did hospital discriminate against doc who sat during surgery? Health issues forced him onto a stool, and might have compromised patient safety.

Hospital must pay $21M for performing unnecessary brain surgery. Elderly woman lands in the OR after alleged CT scan mix-up.

Hospital sues Olympus over duodenoscope infections. Seattle's Virginia Mason sides with patient's widow in pending legal battle.

Don't put phones before patients. Surgical safety group promotes cautious perioperative use of electronic gadgets.

Oldest practicing nurse turns 90. See co-workers celebrate the indomitable SeeSee Rigney.