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Healthcare leaders and medical technology companies examined ways to reduce medical errors at a patient safety summit Jan. 13.

Twenty cities with the lowest average risk-adjusted in-hospital mortality rates across 16 conditions and procedures from 2005 to 2011 were identified by Healthgrades.

Healthgrades has released its 2013 list of "America's Best Hospitals," which include hospitals performing in the top 2 percent on a variety of procedures for at least four consecutive years.

St. Louis-based ulrich medical USA released its flamenco Universal Spinal Fixation System for decompression and stabilization of thoracic and lumbosacral spine in U.S. markets.

DePuy Synthes Joint Reconstruction's GLOBAL UNITE Platform Shoulder Arthroscopy System is now available for physicians' use worldwide.

Scripps Health has announced the decision to use ProVation Order Sets, electronic order set solution software used as a management solution created by Wolters Kluwer Health, according to an Equities report.

The CareFusion take-apart scissors are designed to provide versatility of hand movement, a more even distribution than traditional instruments, maximum precision and the greatest amount of comfort for the user.

Amerinet has named St. Louis executive Laurie McGrath vice president of the company's entire marketing team.

City commissioners in Fort Meade, Fla., have approved an emergency ordinance that will not allow pain clinics to be established in the city, according to a report by The Ledger.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina has started testing out its bundled payment model for knee replacement surgeries, according to a Health Leaders Media report.