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Physicians may face a medical board investigation — as medical boards are required to evaluate all complaints — and it's best to go in prepared, according to a Medscape article.

The American Academy of Ophthalmology is honoring five members of Congress with its 2016 Visionary Awards.

Orthopedic surgeon Andrews Ringnes, MD, and Jacob Blake, MD, a pain management specialist, will perform services at Truckee (Calif.) Surgery Center, according to Sierra Sun.

Outpatient surgery facilities are not held to the same level of transparency as other medical facilities, according to KPBS. However, the Affordable Care Act will mandate the 5,400 ASCs across the nation report quality information to receive Medicare reimbursement.

Healthcare industry leaders are prioritizing compliance instead of focusing on data security, based on the 2016 Vormetric Data Threat Report, according to Infosecurity Magazine.

Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS), or Willis-Ekbom disease (WED) is one of the most common chronic sensorimotor neurological conditions encountered by clinicians. It occurs in 5% to 10% of the adult population in the United States and 2-3% is said to…

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As regulatory changes place progressively tougher metrics on hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers, providers are held increasingly accountable for the quality and cost of care delivered.

Sixty-three percent of healthcare organizations reported experiencing a cybersecurity attack, based on a new 451 Research survey, according to CSO.

Here are five statistics on physician inpatient and outpatient revenue generated in 2016 based on the Merritt Hawkins "2016 Physician Inpatient/Outpatient Revenue Survey."