Cosmetic surgery chains expanded with emergency-licensed, out-of-state surgeons; lawsuits and disciplinary records challenge credentialing, “fellowship” claims, and patient protections in an industry without public complication tracking.
As Trump’s health officials push personal responsibility, critics warn their rhetoric blames patients, shapes policy, and risks deepening health inequalities.
During his lecture at Optometry’s Meeting 2025, “How to Scale Dry Eye Treatments + Incorporation of Aesthetics in Optometry,” Bruce Dornn, OD, discussed, in part, why every OD should offer aesthetic services.
“There’s a chunk of workers that were lost and won’t come back”—five years post-COVID, staffing gaps are still reshaping patient care and physician workloads.
In-depth exploration of public anger towards the American health care system throughout history, potential for change, and Hollywood's portrayal of health insurance-related events.