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A Fond Look Back at OR Excellence 2015. Pictures from this year's conference in San Antonio.

5 ways to make your cataract patients happy. A surgeon who has been on both sides of the table shares his top tips for improving patient satisfaction.

Medical Malpractice: Could Your Front Desk Get You Sued? Be careful who's dispensing advice to patients.

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Behind Closed Doors: My Fellow Americans. Why the next president should come from the OR.

Thinking of Buying ... A fluid waste management system. Consider the benefits of closed collection and disposal.

Legal Update: Is your pain practice appealing to investors? Here's what corporate partners are looking for in the specialty.

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