Practice Management News

More tasks in ophthalmology practices are being delegated to eye care technicians, but technicians are becoming harder and harder to find.

DigitalOptometrics has launched DOT, a translation service available in 16 languages and dialects designed to help eye care providers effectively communicate with patients in their preferred language.

WAILEA, Hawaii — Steven C. Schallhorn, MD, was honored with the Philip M. Corboy, MD, Memorial Award and Lecture for Distinguished Service to Ophthalmology here at Hawaiian Eye 2024.

WAILEA, Hawaii — In this Healio Video Perspective from Hawaiian Eye 2024, Kendall E. Donaldson, MD, MS, discusses current trends in anesthesia for cataract surgery.

CMS has finalized a new final rule that aims to shorten prior authorization timelines and streamline processes to remove barriers to patient care, according to a press release.

WAILEA, Hawaii — Mitigating physician burnout in ophthalmology requires proactive measures, according to a presenter here.

WAILEA, Hawaii — Ophthalmologists should engage patients in an informed consent process that offers education, communication and documentation to mitigate the risk of endophthalmitis claims, according to a speaker here.

WAILEA, Hawaii — Health care law trends in 2023 were telehealth, whistleblowers, physician referrals and a more intense focus on compliance by providers and practices, according to a law expert speaking at Hawaiian Eye/Retina 2024.

WAILEA, Hawaii — While being very similar there are some differences in using the five available botulinum toxins, so when first incorporating those treatments into practice it is best to start with just one, according to a presenter here.

WAILEA, Hawaii — The Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health has launched a program to restore vision through the transplantation of whole human eyes, according to a speaker here.