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Widow says internal bleeding after hernia repair killed husband. Her lawsuit identifies missed opportunities to prevent the tragedy.

How to handle Ebola waste removal. The Nebraska Medical Center shares its best practices.

Surgeon accused of massive insurance fraud. Feds cite litany of unnecessary and sham surgeries.

The Top 10 Health Technology Hazards. Alarms still top the list, but with a new emphasis.

ASC administrator claims docs forced her out after she investigated claims of sexual harassment against them. Lawsuit alleges doctors retaliated against administrator after she investigated employee claims of sexual harassment.

FDA recommends black box warning for power morcellators. Agency says morcellation may spread unsuspected cancer.

California pain doc settles fraudulent billing charges for $1.2M. Whistleblower lawsuit uncovered the upcoding of medical services.

Alabama hospital files suit to halt construction of competitor's ASC. Medical center claims that competing hospital took too long to start project after obtaining certificate of need in 2009.

Participation high in Medicare's ASC quality reporting. Nearly 99% of certified facilities successfully completed the program this year.

Doris Parker, RN, returns today to her native Liberia to help curb Ebola. "As a nurse, this is what you do: You take care of people," she said before leaving for her 3-month mission.

Health Plan of Nevada settles Hepatitis C lawsuits. Insurer settles with patients who contracted disease during 2008 outbreak.

New treatment for obesity relies on embolization. A minimally invasive procedure may decrease the appetite hormone.

Plastic surgeon accused of writing fake prescriptions to fuel his addiction. Seattle doc allegedly wrote himself more than 250 prescriptions for amphetamines.

Nurses strike for Ebola safety. Across the nation, protests demand more protective gear and training.

Federal investigators cite ASC where Joan Rivers went into cardiac arrest for multiple violations. From failing to obtain informed consent and identify deteriorating vital signs to snapping cellphone photos of Ms. Rivers while she was unconscious, Yorkvil

Nurse charged with sexually assaulting patients under anesthesia. At least 4 victims were allegedly assaulted with other incidents being investigated.

Widow blames anesthesiologist for husband's death. Husband might have chosen to have interscalene block while conscious, she says.

Recalled hip implants costing Stryker more than $1.4 billion. Settlement will resolve thousands of patient lawsuits.

Massachusetts nurses union objects to mandatory flu shots. Can employees opt out of Boston hospital's vaccination program?

Johns Hopkins, CDC team up to provide Ebola training for providers. Three modules will be available on CDC website.