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Researchers found medical professionals could use Twitter to gain insight about patient reactions to medical errors, according to Fierce Health IT.

Healthcare spending around the world is increasing, according to the Deloitte 2016 "Global healthcare outlook: Battling costs while improving care" report.

A federal judge ruled sufficient evidence for 900 North Michigan Surgical Center in Chicago to move forward with a bad faith lawsuit against medical malpractice insurer American Physicians Assurance and American Physician Capital, according to a Cook County Record report.

Bedford (N.H.) Ambulatory Surgical Center surgeons are now performing total hip replacements and partial knee replacements, according to New Hampshire Union Leader.

Operation Smile is expanding its efforts to improve access to safe, effective surgical care.

In a study published in the Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery, researchers found bilateral laser refractive surgery was more frequent among young, active and affluent women in the United Kingdom.

ICON Eyecare has selected Compulink's Ophthalmology Advantage EHR and practice management solution.

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Hospital employment of surgeons, reimbursement and the healthcare regulatory environment are among the most challenging issues for ambulatory surgery center owners and operators today.

Katrina A. Mears, MD, has joined the Williamson Allemond Regional Eye Center in Zachary, La., according to The Advocate.