HHS suggests CMS implement site-neutral payments for outpatient surgery. So far, CMS has disagreed with the suggestion to cut hospital payments to ASC rates.

Insurer penalized for incomplete colonoscopy coverage. N.Y. investigation found patients on the hook for anesthesia services.

Patient sues, claims she was raped during colonoscopy. No evidence supports these "false claims," says clinic.

Nurse accused of sodomy in PACU. Recovering patient emerged from anesthesia to the alleged assault.

Patient says CRNA stalked her after surgery. He says she's getting even because he spurned her advances.

Bill seeks to exempt surgery centers from counting toward 50% threshold. Physicians who work in ASCs would avoid Medicare "meaningful use" payment penalties.

Deadly superbug-related scopes sold without FDA approval. FDA: Olympus never obtained permission to sell the duodenoscope connected to 2 superbug deaths.

Arthroscopy essentials. Improved fixation, access and visualization enhance outcomes.

FDA nixes Exparel as nerve block. Drug maker Pacira vows to continue its quest.

This Idea That Works shares knowledge with sister centers to keep everyone on track.

Thin (OR equipment) is in. Declutter your ORs with small footprint equipment.

Make patients feel extra special with this Idea That Works.

Help your surgeones easily locate their patients with this Idea That Works.

Surgeons' Lounge: Say what? Being embarazada is no reason to be embarrassed.

The Affordable Care Act: Early verdict is decidedly mixed. Patient deductibles and insurance company profits are too high, say readers.

Priest and doc say Brooklyn ASC robbed them blind. Lawsuit claims ASC fleeced doctor and his priest-friend for more than $1 million in unpaid loans.

The state of the art in astigmatism correction. Intraoperative aberrometry and image-guided systems help you deliver premium results to your premium patients.

Safety: Enhance your fire safety protocols. Address specific ignition risks during pre-op time outs.

Cutting Remarks: Beat-the-clock surgery. The never-ending pressure to perform is wearing thin.

Infection Prevention: How we set up our SSI surveillance program. Tracking infections gives you the upper hand in the fight against them.