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Study: Surgical plume may present an infection risk.

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Editor's Page: Say no to surveillance cameras in the OR. A proposed law would require ASCs and hospitals to install black boxes.

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Medical Malpractice: EMRs can be your friend or foe in a lawsuit. Electronic medical records can trip you up in court.

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Patient claims surgeon's bare hands responsible for post-op infection. Woman loses suit that alleged doctor used ungloved hand to drain fluid from her breast following surgery.

CMS announces outpatient rates for 2016. ASCs see small uptick, hospital rates fall slightly.