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HHS suggests CMS implement site-neutral payments for outpatient surgery. So far, CMS has disagreed with the suggestion to cut hospital payments to ASC rates.

Insurer penalized for incomplete colonoscopy coverage. N.Y. investigation found patients on the hook for anesthesia services.

Patient sues, claims she was raped during colonoscopy. No evidence supports these "false claims," says clinic.

Nurse accused of sodomy in PACU. Recovering patient emerged from anesthesia to the alleged assault.

Patient says CRNA stalked her after surgery. He says she's getting even because he spurned her advances.

Bill seeks to exempt surgery centers from counting toward 50% threshold. Physicians who work in ASCs would avoid Medicare "meaningful use" payment penalties.

Deadly superbug-related scopes sold without FDA approval. FDA: Olympus never obtained permission to sell the duodenoscope connected to 2 superbug deaths.

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Surgeons' Lounge: Fluid in, fluid out. DIY urinals - Recycle sterile surgical fluid bottles to measure urine output.

Medical Malpractice: Are you getting the full picture on your docs? You have to look long and hard to verify a physician's credentials.

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