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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.

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

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

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.

Are Kimberly-Clark's impenetrable gowns truly impenetrable? Class action lawsuit accuses the company of false marketing.

CMS issues 2015 payment rates for ASCs and hospitals. Medicare's final rule includes slight increases over proposed rates.

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Don't wait to register for ASC-8. Only 1 in 5 Medicare-certified ASCs are ready to report flu vaccination data.

Is Joan Rivers' daughter suing endoscopy clinic for wrongful death? Melissa Rivers hires high-profile attorneys, will likely file multimillion-dollar lawsuit.

How to handle Ebola biohazardous waste. Group of organizations releases 5 recommendations on Ebola waste sterilization.

Do you recommend prehab to your patients? Study: Patients who follow pre-surgery program have an edge on rehab-only patients.

Hospitals waste millions in unused surgical supplies. Resource-poor countries can use those items you throw in the trash.

Woman sues Illinois hospital, slaims dirty endoscopes infected dozens. CDC investigation recently tied hospital to a superbug outbreak.