Anesthesiologist accused of failing to respond while woman, 29, slipped away. Wrongful death suit also questions how well equipped freestanding surgical centers are to handle emergencies.

7-year study finds Outpatient Total Hips safe, effective. No medical or surgical events were seen as risks.

Anesthesiologist faces up to 70 years in prison for billing scheme. The doc submitted claims for procedures performed when he was actually in another state or on his private jet.

When is it okay for patients to bring in their own medications? A pharmacy consultant says you need to have a clear policy.

Study: Stair-climbing speed accurately predicts surgical complications. Researchers say it outperformed the ACS risk calculator.

Did hospital fire nurse for lengthy pre-op phone calls? Linda Boly, RN, was written up 3 times for failing to meet productivity quotas.

"Drunk on call." Nurse at VA hospital assisted surgery while under the influence.

Nurses who are devalued and shamed more likely to err. Video: Kathleen Bartholomew, RN, MN, dissects the nursing profession's hierarchical culture.

Did hospital discriminate against allegedly suicidal CRNA? Court says hospital acted reasonably when it put her on extended leave.

Fentanyl diversion at Colorado Hospital exposes patients to hepatitis. The surgical tech implicated in the theft has reportedly been in trouble before for drug-related offenses.

Cyber-attackers "kidnap" hospital EHR and e-mail, demand millions in ransom. Employee may have inadvertently allowed the attack.

Virginia hospital association pull controversial CON TV ads. Over-the-top attack on CON repeal bill ticks off Republican leaders.

Confused pediatrician operates on wrong newborn. Distraught mother plans to sue hospital.

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Patient claims surgeon wrongly shared her before-and-after plastic surgery pictures. A local news station placed black bars over the patient's breasts and pelvic area — but identified the woman by name when it aired her photos.

Texas docs court CMS for OK to expand. Population needs dictate which physician-owned hospitals can build on.

Stryker acquires pre-op wipe maker Sage Products. Sage makes disposable products that help prevent infections and hospital-acquired conditions.

Hospital fined $86K for retained object can't figure how it got there. The left-behind towel was never intended for internal use.

Study finds most hernia meshes fail after infection. Infections may also take longer to develop than previously thought.

Furious at administrators, surgeon allegedly threatened to get assault rifle. Police say they heard him say it was "the only way to get anything done."