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Should unaccompanied patients be able to take a taxi after surgery? Readers sound off on discharge instructions.

2,610 hospitals facing Medicare payment cuts for excessive readmissions. Medicare's reimbursement penalties reaching record levels in fiscal 2015.

Robots and gynecology not a good mix? For benign gynecologic procedures, robots may do more harm than good.

California hospitals, docs accused of lucrative spine surgery scam. They're accused of using cheap knock-off implants, raking in millions.

Man sues after waking from colonoscopy wearing pink panties. The patient worked for the surgery center as an orderly at the time.

SSIs scrub California hospital's elective surgery schedule. Joint Commission reviewing accreditation after outbreak.

"Predictable complication" caused Joan Rivers' death. NYC medical examiner's report cites respiratory arrest, brain damage.

Adding insult to injury, Epidemiologically. Researchers probe connection between surgical-site and healthcare-acquired infections.

AORN highlights Ebola precautions. Recommended practices provide protection in the event virus's patients require surgery.

Chewing gum before surgery shown to be safe. Don't cancel cases if patients show up smacking, say researchers.

Teleflex recalls anesthesia circuits. Devices may crack, hindering airway-based care.

Hospital restores 'butt-slapping' surgeon's privileges. Is hospital more focused on its bruised bottom line?

Viscot Medical acquires OP Marks. Makers of surgical marking devices and patient safety products join forces.

BD and CareFusion to merge. Merger will create global leader in medication management and patient safety solutions.

Hospital blames EHR for release of Ebola patient. His travel history wasn't part of 'physican's workflow.'

Flood damage will close Michigan Surgical Hospital. 5 inches of rain in as many hours caused extensive damage this summer.

DISC Spine Center teams with Surgical Care Affiliates. SCA will take over business ops for the innovative surgical program.

Daytime is best for lap choles. Overnight, they're more likely to convert to open cases.

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