Anesthesiologist faces up to 70 years in prison for billing scheme. The doc submitted claims for procedures performed when he was actually in another state or on his private jet.

Watch the news report: Patients who suffered severe burns from fires during surgery. TV news piece investigates the pain and the lawsuits that followed a rash of surgical fires in Washington, D.C., area.

Are anesthesia opt-outs worth it? Study sees less action in states where physicians don't supervise CRNAs.

Olympus agrees to record kickback settlement.

Do pre-op injections cause post-op infections? Studies probe steroids' role in joint replacement complications.

When is it okay for patients to bring in their own medications? A pharmacy consultant says you need to have a clear policy.

Study: Stair-climbing speed accurately predicts surgical complications. Researchers say it outperformed the ACS risk calculator.

Did hospital fire nurse for lengthy pre-op phone calls? Linda Boly, RN, was written up 3 times for failing to meet productivity quotas.

"Drunk on call." Nurse at VA hospital assisted surgery while under the influence.

Nurses who are devalued and shamed more likely to err. Video: Kathleen Bartholomew, RN, MN, dissects the nursing profession's hierarchical culture.

Did hospital discriminate against allegedly suicidal CRNA? Court says hospital acted reasonably when it put her on extended leave.

Fentanyl diversion at Colorado Hospital exposes patients to hepatitis. The surgical tech implicated in the theft has reportedly been in trouble before for drug-related offenses.

Pain guidelines tout multimodal's advantages. Start managing post-op pain in pre-op, experts recommend.

Cyber-attackers "kidnap" hospital EHR and e-mail, demand millions in ransom. Employee may have inadvertently allowed the attack.

Patient's fall wasn't hospital's fault. Providers were not warned and were not expecting post-surgical collapse, court rules.

Virginia hospital association pull controversial CON TV ads. Over-the-top attack on CON repeal bill ticks off Republican leaders.

Confused pediatrician operates on wrong newborn. Distraught mother plans to sue hospital.

Cutting Remarks: Just play it cool like The Fonz. You gots to chill when things go wrong in the OR.

Thinking of Buying ... Hip surgery tables and accessories. Their positioning abilities enable a less-invasive approach to joint repair.

Business Advisor: Saturday colonoscopies. The benefits of performing screenings on weekends.