Ophthalmology has seen one of the highest drops in outpatient volume from June 2019 to 2021, according to a survey from management consulting firm McKinsey & Co.
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From practice openings to new procedures, here are seven ophthalmology updates to know:
Dallas-based eye care network Unifeye Vision Partners recently partnered with two practices in California, expanding the network's footprint in the state.
United Healthcare has removed two contested Avastin biosimilars from two of its policies.
Ophthalmologists are facing profit hurdles because of payer prior authorization requirements and declining reimbursements.
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From reimbursements to staffing, six ophthalmology leaders spoke with Becker's ASC Review on the biggest issues facing the ophthalmology industry today.
Southlake, Texas-based Retina Consultants of America recently expanded into North Carolina with the addition of a nine-office practice to its network.
Sarasota, Fla.-based Center For Sight performed free cataract surgeries for patients below the poverty line, according to an Aug. 11 LinkedIn post.
The American Academy of Ophthalmology has asked two government agencies to prohibit policies pushing the use of biosimilars to Avastin in Medicare plans.
Two Oklahoma ophthalmologists affiliated with Precision Vision were selected as some of the first surgeons to offer a light-adjusted lens implant to patients.