Practice Management News

Here are some of the most-read articles on Healio.com/OSN over the past week.

CMS administrator Seema Verna, MPH, announced final rules today that will save health care providers approximately $800 million and 4 million burden hours annually.

LAS VEGAS – While certain requirements of health care reform may make practicing optometry more expensive and take time away from patient care, there are good points, Tim Petito, OD, FAAO, said here at Vision Expo West.

A record-breaking 50 health care data breaches involving more than 500 records each were reported to HHS this past July, according to a report published in HIPAA Journal.

LAS VEGAS – Sight Sciences introduced TEaM, its TearCare Education and Mentorship program, here at Vision Expo West.

PARIS — Nearly 70% of surgeons suffer from chronic stress, yet stress perception and management are underacknowledged in the surgical community, according to an internal medicine specialist who spoke on the topic at the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons meeting.

LAS VEGAS – Private equity is a hot topic, Mick Kling, OD, said here at Vision Expo West, and clinicians must evaluate potential traps, advantages and benefits of this type of partnership.

LAS VEGAS – “True machine-based learning, or human-based algorithms, exist today,” Scot Morris, OD, said here at Vision Expo West.

by Agustin L. Gonzalez, OD, FAAO, ABCMO

PARIS — Julien Buratto, ESCRS Practice Management and Development Innovation Award winner, speaks about his project: Selling consultations on Amazon, best gift idea for parents and grandparents.