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Aetna drops prior authorizations for cataract surgery
Aetna will no longer require prior authorization for cataract surgery, according to a July 2022 email from the health insurance company. -
5 ophthalmology updates in June
Twenty percent of ophthalmologists have at least $5 million in net worth, plus four more updates Becker's has reported on in June: -
Ophthalmologist wealth: 4 report takeaways
Ophthalmology is the eighth wealthiest speciality, according to Medscape's "Physician Wealth & Debt Report 2022." -
Physician pay, top procedures and more: 8 ophthalmology updates
Ophthalmologist pay is rising higher than other physician specialties, plus seven more updates Becker's has reported on since the beginning of May: -
Ophthalmology ASC 1st in country to offer newly-approved laser
San Antonio-based Parkhurst NuVision became the first ASC in the country to offer the newly FDA-approved Ally Lensar laser for cataract surgery. -
Ophthalmologists see highest pay jump of all physician specialties
Ophthalmologists saw a 7 percent increase in annual compensation from 2019 to 2021, according to the Medical Group Management Association's 2022 "Datadive Provider Compensation Report." -
Eye Care Leaders data breach hits at least 342,000 people
Eye Care Leaders, an electronic medical record platform, experienced a data breach in December 2021, compromising the personal health information of at least 342,000 people from a minimum of eight eye care and surgical eye practices, IT security news source NetSec reported May 20. -
Illinois Retina Associates partners with eyesight nonprofit
Ophthalmology practice Illinois Retina Associates is partnering with visual impairment education nonprofit Hadley. -
Top 15 ophthalmology procedures
The top ophthalmological procedure performed in 2021 was a comprehensive eye examination for existing patients who have already seen the provider for vision issues, according to claims data in a May report from Definitive Healthcare. -
Sunvera Group adds Michigan ASC
Ophthalmology practice management services organization Sunvera Group, which is backed by private equity group Ridgemont Equity Partners, has added Shelby Township, Mich.-based Laser Eye Care Center to its network. -
Top 10 highest-paying cities for ophthalmologists
Here are the cities with the highest yearly salaries for ophthalmologists with 15-20 years of experience, according to Medscape: -
NVision adds Texas, California practices
Ophthalmology group NVision has added two practices to its network. -
Milestones, new eye clinics and more: 7 ophthalmology updates
Two ophthalmology practices opened new centers and two surgeons reached surgical milestones in April. -
Ophthalmology chain consolidates 2 New York offices into new facility
Ophthalmology chain OCLI Vision is opening a new location in Woodbury, N.Y. -
Bausch & Lomb launches eye care spinoff
Bausch & Lomb launched an initial public offering for its eye care spinoff company, MarketWatch reported April 28. -
California eye ASC among first in US to perform Evo implant
San Jose, Calif.-based Laser Eye Center of Silicon Valley ophthalmologist Joseph Ling, MD, performed the Bay Area's first Evo intracorneal lens implantation to treat nearsightedness and astigmatism. -
5 ophthalmology power players
Here are five physicians in leadership positions in ophthalmology, from roles with scientific journals to professional organizations. -
The patient-provider disconnect on eye surgery satisfaction
Researchers found a low correlation between patient satisfaction and provider satisfaction with anesthesia and perioperative comfort for eye surgery, according to a study published in Clinical Ophthalmology. -
American Vision Partners added to disability discrimination suit
The Justice Department is suing eye care practice management company American Vision Partners and Phoenix-based Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center over alleged discrimination against patients in wheelchairs, the department said April 18. -
Vanderbilt Eye Institute opens new Tennessee location
Nashville, Tenn.-based Vanderbilt Eye Institute opened its new clinic in Murfreesboro, Rutherford Source reported April 14.
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