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Robotic surgery linked to 144 patient deaths over 13-year timespan. FDA documents show more than 10,000 reported robotic surgery problems between 2000 and 2013.

Patient sues hospital after surgical lights allegedly cause severe burns. This is the second lawsuit that claims an Oregon hospital's unfiltered halogen bulbs left patients with third-degree burns.

15 surgeons, 17 hospitals accused of using fake spinal hardware. Insurance companies in California have filed a civil complaint.

Nation's largest anesthesia billing company under healthcare fraud investigation. OIG executed federal search warrant amid healthcare fraud allegations at anesthesia billing and collections company.

Suspect wheeled $48,000 bed right out of Florida hospital. Thief struck with surgical precision during daring daytime heist caught on video.

House bill would intensify medical device monitoring. Sponsor cites power morcellator controversy.

Joan Rivers's docs proclaim innocence.No selfies, no fleeing: Multiple charges in malpractice suit denied.

CMS to bundle payments for total knees and hips. Pilot initiative would cover 75 areas, beginning next year.

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