The Surgeons' Lounge: Eye in the sky. Are Cameras in the OR a HIPAA Violation?

Behind Closed Doors: It's a wonderful life. Behind Closed Doors: It's a Wonderful Life

Surgical Fire Q&A: "Even though most surgical fires last only about 4 or 5 seconds," says fire safety expert Mark Bruley, CCE, "they change lives."

Surgeon accused of massive insurance fraud. Feds cite litany of unnecessary and sham surgeries.

The Top 10 Health Technology Hazards. Alarms still top the list, but with a new emphasis.

ASC administrator claims docs forced her out after she investigated claims of sexual harassment against them. Lawsuit alleges doctors retaliated against administrator after she investigated employee claims of sexual harassment.

FDA recommends black box warning for power morcellators. Agency says morcellation may spread unsuspected cancer.

California pain doc settles fraudulent billing charges for $1.2M. Whistleblower lawsuit uncovered the upcoding of medical services.

Alabama hospital files suit to halt construction of competitor's ASC. Medical center claims that competing hospital took too long to start project after obtaining certificate of need in 2009.

Doris Parker, RN, returns today to her native Liberia to help curb Ebola. "As a nurse, this is what you do: You take care of people," she said before leaving for her 3-month mission.

Participation high in Medicare's ASC quality reporting. Nearly 99% of certified facilities successfully completed the program this year.

Health Plan of Nevada settles Hepatitis C lawsuits. Insurer settles with patients who contracted disease during 2008 outbreak.

New treatment for obesity relies on embolization. A minimally invasive procedure may decrease the appetite hormone.

Plastic surgeon accused of writing fake prescriptions to fuel his addiction. Seattle doc allegedly wrote himself more than 250 prescriptions for amphetamines.

Schedule meetings with vendors with this Idea That Works from San Diego, California.

Editor's Page: Hostility: healthcare's huge cultural problem. It's truly sad when your reward for sharing is petty lateral violence.

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Capture doctors' impressions during product trials with this Idea That Works from New York, New York.

From Hollywood to health care: 3D, HD and 4K are revolutionizing surgical visualization.