SIS expands focus beyond traditional hospitals and health systems with addition of ambulatory surgery IT leader Amkai. Surgical Information Systems acquires AmkaiSolutions.

Doing so is within CMS guidelines, officials say. A Maryland ASC is gearing up for overnight stays.

Website takes aim at curbing musculoskeletal injuries from patient handling and moving. OSHA launches new website to protect hospital workers.

Company allegedly made off-label marketing claims and kickback payments. CareFusion settles ChloraPrep whistleblower case for $40.1M.

Gel sealant provides solution to post-cataract surgery leakage. FDA approves corneal incision glue.

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Colonoscopy surveillance and cataract surgery quality measures pushed back to April. CMS delays data collection start for 3 new quality measures.

Popular fluid waste management system to return to market. FDA green-lights Neptune 2.

Wouldn't it be nice to visualize the vessels beneath the skin? Thinking of buying vein-finding technology?

Doc with positive drug test gets green light to return. Agreement with state's Department of Health includes ongoing monitoring.

There are 50 or so steps involved in cleaning an instrument tray. We set out on a quest to eliminate as many those steps as possible. From the OR to central sterile and back again.

There are many ways to prevent hypothermia. How do you warm your patients?

Place labels on the front of patients charts to indicate the removal time. An Idea that Works from Dallas Texas.

Identify patients at risk of falling by using color coded socks and caps. An Idea that Works from Baxter, Minn.

It's time to reconsider guidelines calling for automatic overnight stays. Outpatient adenotonsillectomy is possible.

Get docs to stop and talk by keeping your office stocked with treats. An Idea that Works from Fredericksburg, Va.

Save copper from ESU grounding pads for cash. An Idea that works from Roanoke, Va.

Hey, who let all these people in my room? With so many visitors allowed in, the OR can get awfully crowded.

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