What caused Joan Rivers to stop breathing during an endoscopy? There may be more to the story, say some physicians.

Surgeon admitted fatal mistake, but hospital fights negligence charge. Woman was injected with deadly dye during pain pump implantation.

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%.

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.

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

Court orders surgeon to pay $40,000 for kicking nurse. He says it was done playfully. She says he has a history of hostile behavior.

Hospital chain, insurer say no to morcellation. University of Pittsburgh group won't do it, Highmark won't pay for it.

Sedate by day, pimp by night. Seattle-area anesthesiologist reportedly caught with cash and hookers at residential brothels.

Suit claims hospital altered consent form in disfigured penis case. Anesthesiologist says surgeon switch left her husband disfigured.

W.Va. pain physician benched for unsafe practices. Dr. Chalifoux reused syringes, didn't wear mask

Shooter opens fire at Philadelphia-area hospital. One person reported dead, two injured in violent attack.

Orthopedic surgeon from Indiana plotted to kill ex-wife. Police intervened in the nick of time to stop the murderous scheme.

Hospital accused of medicare fraud will repay $750K. Settlement announced one day after charges filed.