Practice Management News

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Through the end of September, the S&P 500 had declined three consecutive quarters and lost nearly 24% of its value.

The Federal Trade Commission has proposed updating its Ophthalmic Practices Rules to require optometrists and ophthalmologists to retain written confirmation from patients indicating they were given their eyeglass prescription.

Female ophthalmologists may have a higher documentation burden than male ophthalmologists, which could lead to more burnout, according to a poster presented at Real World Ophthalmology.

The Vision Council has released its Focused Insights: Online vs. In-Person Buyers 2022 report, which details key similarities and differences between eye wear consumers, including demographic data, purchasing habits and vision care use.

In this Healio Video Perspective, Cynthia A. Matossian, MD, FACS, and David Evans, PhD, MBA, discuss the importance of an ophthalmology practice’s digital presence by defining what is meant by “digital agency.”

A joint letter from six major medical organizations calls on Congress to ensure patients can access affordable, quality health care.

The COVID-19 pandemic expanded the use of telemedicine, promoting wider access and continuity of care, including for people who live farther away from tertiary eye centers.

Engaging medical assistants to perform common tasks integral to cataract surgery could reduce personnel costs and optimize efficiency.

Optometry Giving Sight has initiated its “Light Up Their Eyes This Holiday Season” campaign as part of the group’s efforts to end preventable blindness and vision impairment around the world.