Practice Management News

Most physicians who work together with other physician colleagues — as co-owners, employees and/or independent contractors — in the same organization consider themselves as part of a physician practice.

VILAMOURA, Portugal — At the ESCRS winter meeting, Serge Resnikoff, MD, PhD, chair of the International Myopia Institute, discusses myopia, an issue that cuts across all subspecialties in ophthalmology.

Even in a highly developed country such as the United States, eye care access is not a reality for many people.

Losing eligibility for Medicaid supplemental insurance was linked to worse health care outcomes for people from underrepresented racial and ethnic populations, according to researchers.

Today’s economic environment and market volatility have caused many DIY investors to reconsider working with professional financial advisors. Those who work with advisors also may be evaluating their advisor and investigating alternatives.

In this episode, I chat with Nancy Lurker, CEO and board director, about EyePoint Pharmaceuticals and their latest treatments and trials.

“The only mission worth pursuing in business is to make people’s lives better.”

The federal Physician Self-Referral Law — aka the Stark Law — is a federal statute designed to curb unnecessary utilization of certain health care services.

Disparities persist between men and women in physician-industry relationships, research funding and leadership positions, according to a speaker.

The American Diabetes Association and Genentech have partnered to reduce inequities in eye care treatment to help those with diabetes gain equal access to the care they need.