Infection control. Preventing SSIs is ingrained in the culture at Tri-State Memorial Hospital.

Cutting Remarks: Escaping the insurance labyrinth. Some days it feels as if there's no way out.

The Surgeons' Lounge: phone etiquette. 10 tips for cell phone use in the OR.

7 colonoscopy upgrades worth considering. The latest colonoscopes and viewing aids promise to improve screenings.

Remove stubborn stuck-on rings with this foolproof Idea That Works from Amherst, New York.

Can outpatient prostatectomy be done? Same-day discharge after prostate cancer removal is possible, but challenges remain.

Pain management. Anesthesiologist Derick Mundey, DO, attacks pain along its many pathways.

The Envelope please... We're proud to announce the winners of the 2014 OR Excellence Awards.

Read about what a research firm discovered about what motivates patients to choose laser cataract surgery.

Will anesthesiologist who allegedly pimped women be charged?

Can the right anesthesia machine save you money? You'll breathe easier when you separate wants and needs.

Staff safety. An effort to increase smoke evacuation helped protect the staff at Allegiance Health.

Don't overlook these ophthalmic innovations. You can solve cataract surgery complications and improve efficiency without breaking the bank.

Behind Closed Doors: Orchids & onions. The highlights and lowlights of life in the OR.

Coding & Billing: Mixed Reviews for 2015 ASC Payment Rule - Outpatient

The bottom-line benefits of using EMRs. Improved documentation can dramatically increase case volume and surgical revenues.

Anesthesia Alert: For safe drug storage, automation's the answer. Computerized cabinets make it easy to pull meds for your cases.

Easliy remove patient IDs from IV bags with this Idea That Works from Johnstown, Pennsylvania.

Premium cataract surgery finds its place. A sizeable number of patients are paying out of pocket for upgrades. But cost is a limiting factor, facility managers say.

Staffing: The case for surgical first assistants. 5 good reasons to partner with these physician extenders.