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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?

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

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

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.