Attendees pan government website during lively breakout session. Medicare's quality reporting sparks frustration.

Networking at night, the fun began when the learning ended at OR Excellence in Las Vegas.

The lead investigator of the deadly Las Vegas Hep C Outbreak, wowed the crowd -- and shared some breaking news.

Purchase of GE Healthcare's Vital Signs Division, expands CareFusion's patient care consumables presence.

J&J hip-implant settlement expected tomorrow. Reports: Each hip implant plaintiff to receive around $300,000.

Researchers speculate that incision site pain may influence some surgical patients' temporary post-op memory and learning impairments.

Patient wants $100,000 she paid for 6 failed lithotripsies refunded.

A correction to an article about preparing for a malignant hyperthermia emergency.

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California fines hospitals $775,000 over patient deaths and safety hazards.

Several controversies surround the case of Sheldon Randall, MD.

A look back at last month's biggest and best OR Excellence conference yet.

Handling fluid waste and managing runoff after the Neptune recall.

Use sticky notes to flag surgical supplies that are soon to outdate. An Idea that Works from Orange City Area Health System in Iowa.

Get great IV starts. With a 97% first-try success rate, we've ditched the Band-Aids.

Silence meeting mutterers during meetings by stopping talking. An Idea that Works from Ambulatory Surgical Centers of America's Ann Geier.

The sooner you can start the next case, the better. Read about the dance of the turnover team and secrets to a speedier room turnover.

Big wheels improve transporation. Avoid struggling while pushing sedated post-op patients in recliner chairs. An Idea that Works from a Surgical Center in Minnesota.

There was plenty of cheer and learning at OR Excellence 2013 in Las Vegas.

You might want to kill disruptive physicians, but you can heal them with tough love.