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Most patients are inconsistent with their prescription drug dosages, including those taking opioids, a new study says.

A New York Times editorial this week discussed the importance of implementing a statewide drug database to curb "doctor shopping" and the overfilling of opioids prescriptions.

Here are 10 pain management physicians who were honored or achieved milestones thus far in 2012.

Richard Ferkel, MD, an orthopedic surgeon in Van Nuys, Calif., will perform ankle surgery on two players from the Golden State Warriors, according to an ESPN report.

On April 26, hundreds of orthopedic surgeons converged on Capitol Hill to advance orthopedic issues before Congress as part of the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons National Leadership Conference.

The American Medical Society for Sports Medicine recognized Craig Young, MD, with the 2012 Founders Award at its annual meeting this past week.

Health Management Associates has reported a jump in its outpatient business, including knee and spinal implant surgeries that do not require an overnight hospital stay, according to a Naples Daily News report.

Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia, Tenn., recently received approval from the Tennessee Health Services and Development Agency to build an ASC at its new Spring Hill facility, according to a Tennessean report.

Here are eight milestones and recognitions for surgery centers and physicians in 2012 so far.

Regent Surgical Health has appointed Evan Metz to the position of purchasing manager.