Bottom-slapping surgeon hits the bottom Line. Syracuse hospital feels the financial sting of doc's questionable behavior.

Standardizing pediatric surgery through classifications. Levels of care clarify facilities' pediatric surgery abilities.

Sleeve gastrectomy now no. 1 in bariatric surgery. Study finds rate of use has climbed from 6% to 67%.

Wrongly connected tubing a major concern, Says Joint Commission. Sentinel Event Alert cites 117 cases, 21 deaths.

Change coming to GI centers' payment models. AGA President: Now's the time to get a jump on bundled colonoscopy payments.

Black box recorder on its way. New surgical tracking device detects errors, provides feedback.

Drug mix-up blinds patient, spurs malpractice verdict. Cataract patient given methylene blue instead of VisionBlue.

Doctor fined $2,500 for trigger release gaffe. Hand specialist operates on the incorrect finger.

At more than $200K a year, surgeons are highest earners. Healthcare-related fields dominate the top 10.

Drug maker introduces 10 mL propofol. Smaller portions reduce waste and support safety.

Medical and legal relief for OR nurse. Missouri court upholds award after nurse's OR fall and treatment ordeal.

Surgeon fights "Butcher" slur in defamation lawsuit. A chiropractor allegedly badmouthed the orthopod to a patient planning surgery.

Coding & Billing: Mixed Reviews for 2015 ASC Payment Rule - Outpatient

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Is there a hole in your warming strategy? Perioperative hypothermia is more common than you might realize. Find out why end-of-surgery temperatures don't tell the whole story.

Avoid sliding during surgery with these comfortable, washable, breathable swiming shoes. An Idea That Works from Flint, Michigan.

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