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.

OR Excellence 2014 in pictures. Memorable conference sights from our time in New Orleans.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.'

Are You Cleaning GI scopes properly? The case for standardizing the process.

Cutting Remarks: Off and running at our new ASC. Looks like I need to pick up the pace at our new surgicenter.