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From 2013 to 2014, five states saw an increase in the number of uninsured people, while in all other states that number either stayed the same or decreased, according to Kaiser State Health Facts.

The global ophthalmology drugs and devices market is expected to see significant growth over the next five years or so, according to a report by Research and Markets.

Surgical Care Affiliates will replace Constant Contact in the S&P SmallCap 600.

Springfield, Mass.-based Health New England unveiled a new corporate brand and website.

Five billion devices are connected to the Internet of Things, according to Wall Street Daily.

A Jackson Health System put an employee on administrative leave for suspicion of stealing patients' private information, according to Miami Herald.

How can healthcare providers engage patients online? Social media is one vehicle that can be particularly beneficial for providers — including ambulatory surgery centers and endoscopy centers — going forward.

Researchers from Canada and the United States formed a collaborative to explore healthcare applications for social media, with plans to generate a practice roadmap, according to Healthcare IT News.

Here are 12 statistics and facts on ophthalmology and ophthalmologists:

Lacey, Wash.-based Clarus Eye Centre celebrated the 10th anniversary of Lacey Eye Care and Surgery Center, according to a Thurston Talk report.