Opthalmologists feel like they are spending too much time with paperwork and experiencing EHR burnout like other physicians, yet they maintain a lower level of burnout compared to other physicians, according to Medscape's 2020 ophthalmologist lifestyle, happiness and burnout report.
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The Vision Center Network of America is the first and only clinically integrated network for ophthalmic ASCs, according to the Ophthalmic ASC magazine.
Annapolis, Md.-based Vision Innovation Partners went through an identity crisis before establishing its current moniker, but the growing mid-Atlantic private equity platform is establishing a stronghold in the region with no plans of stopping.
Vision Innovation Partners continues to grow across the Mid-Atlantic region, this time acquiring Baltimore Eye Physicians March 2.
Ophthalmologists generate over $1 million for hospitals, on average according to a survey conducted by physician search firm Merritt Hawkins.
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Private equity firms MoonSail Capital and Plenary Partners partnered with Chicago Eye Institute and Arbor Centers for EyeCare, forming a Chicago-area investment platform called Ocular Partners.
Drug delivery and infusions provider AIS Healthcare has acquired ophthalmology-focused compounding pharmacy Hunt Valley PharmaLAB, based in Hunt Valley, Mich.
Eyevance Pharmaceuticals added Julie Speed to its executive team as the chief commercial officer, onboarding a leader with more than 21 years of experience.
Seven ophthalmology ASCs recently opened or announced:
Annapolis, Md.-based Vision Innovation Partners acquired Busack Eye Center in Frederick, Md.