Practice Management News

Attempts to curtail prior authorizations for patients insured by Medicare Advantage plans have failed in back-to-back legislative sessions in 2019 and 2021, but a new bill has some experts hopeful that the third time is a charm.

CARLSBAD, Calif. — In this Healio Video Perspective from the Women in Ophthalmology Summer Symposium, Amy Zhang, MD, of Kellog Eye Center in Northville, Michigan, explains why ophthalmologists should prioritize healthy ergonomics in the OR.

CARLSBAD, Calif. — In this Healio Video Perspective from the Women in Ophthalmology Summer Symposium, Carole C. Foos, CPA, of OJM Group discusses saving and investing pearls for ophthalmologists.

On this special edition episode, Dagny Zhu, MD, with Oncology Overdrive’s Shikha Jain, MD, and Physicianary’s Hansa Bhargava, MD, discuss leadership in medicine and the importance of mentorship with a panel of guests.

CARLSBAD, Calif. — In this Healio Video Perspective from the Women in Ophthalmology Summer Symposium, Erin Powers of Johnson & Johnson discusses the impact of mentorship, advocacy and authenticity as a strong leader.

CARLSBAD, Calif. — In this Healio Video Perspective from the Women in Ophthalmology Summer Symposium, Tara Capalbo of AbbVie discusses the power of “mosaic mentoring” in creating a strong support system as a leader.

Health care professionals are more likely to experience mental health issues than other workers in the United States, but the stigma they face often deters them from seeking treatment, leading to tragic outcomes, a speaker said.

CARLSBAD, Calif. — In this Healio Video Perspective from the Women in Ophthalmology Summer Symposium, Monique M. Barbour, MD, MHA, FAAO, of Clear Vue Eye Center in Florida, discusses key practice management pearls for ophthalmologists.

CARLSBAD, Calif. — In this Healio Video Perspective from the Women in Ophthalmology Summer Symposium, Elizabeth (Elisa) Chiang, MD, PhD, of Illinois Eye Center, shares how ophthalmologists can achieve financial freedom.

Most physicians receive a regular paycheck, and sometimes receive a lump sum such as a bonus. A proportion of both should be invested. How should one invest a portion of their regular paycheck?