Author Disclosures in Plastic Surgery Journals Compared With Information Reported in the Open Payments Database: How Open Are We?

Background: Relationships between companies in the biomedical industry and authors submitting scientific articles for publication has been an issue of some concern for many years. It has been frequently demonstrated that these financial relationships can influence the manner in which research findings are presented. The National Physician Payment Transparency Program, also known as the Open Payment Program or the Sunshine Act, was legislated to expose potential conflicts of interest (COIs).

Managing barriers to recycling in the operating room.

Background: Among hospital staff, little is known concerning barriers to recycling and perception of waste in the operating room (OR), despite continued improvement in recycling programs. This study sought to identify barriers to OR recycling and implement a recycling improvement educational program.

Methods: A survey was administered within Mayo Clinic at four campuses.

Variables That Impact Medical Malpractice Claims Involving Plastic Surgeons in the United States.

Background: Medical malpractice lawsuits contribute directly and indirectly to the cost of healthcare in the United States. Reducing medical malpractice claims represents an often unrecognized opportunity for improving both the quality and affordability of healthcare.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to better understand variables of the informed consent process that may contribute to reducing malpractice claims in plastic surgery.