October 10, 2025

Prior Authorization Is Burdensome for Patients, Resulting in Treatment Delays, Financial Strain, and Stress

“This study makes clear what many of us in oncology have suspected: Prior authorization isn’t just an administrative hurdle for clinicians; it’s a hidden second job for patients,” noted investigators....

The ASCO Post

October 08, 2025

Breast Cancer Research: Updates for 2025

Novel treatment protocols are demonstrating significant improvements in overall survival and progression-free survival for breast cancer patients while targeted therapies continue to expand treatment options

Baptist Health South Florida

October 03, 2025

Mouthwash Containing Cetylpyridinium Chloride and Zinc Lactate Shows Enhanced Antiplaque and Antigingivitis Efficacy

A recent study highlights the superior efficacy of a CPC mouthwash with zinc lactate in significantly reducing dental plaque and gingivitis, setting a new standard for oral care management. Source: Colgate-Palmolive Co.

Compendium

October 03, 2025

Antibacterial and Anti-Malodor Efficacy of a Cetylpyridinium Chloride and Zinc Lactate Mouthwash

Discover the promising results of a clinical trial evaluating a new antibacterial mouthwash containing CPC and zinc lactate, which shows significant reductions in oral malodor and bacterial presence. Source: Colgate-Palmolive Company.

Compendium

October 03, 2025

Medicare Telehealth Flexibilities and CMS Operations During Government Shutdown

The U.S. government shut down on October 1 after lawmakers were unable to reach a funding agreement. The date also marked the deadline to extend the Medicare telehealth flexibilities that have been in...

The ASCO Post

October 01, 2025

Navigating Presbyopia Conversations With Confidence

Understanding the concept of ocular maturity helps staff frame presbyopia as a natural, manageable process with modern solutions.

Ophthalmic Professional

October 01, 2025

Coding and Documentation for Dry Eye Related Services

Mary Pat Johnson, COMT, CPC, COE, CPMA, outlines the key elements to documentation, coding and claim completion.

Ophthalmic Professional

October 01, 2025

Managing Ocular Surface Disease

Early recognition of ocular surface disease may enable timely intervention with medications, procedures, and homecare practices, which may limit ocular surface damage and reduce patient symptom severity.

Ophthalmic Professional

October 01, 2025

Autologous Serum Made Simple

Rajan Shukla, president of Vital Tears, discusses the role of serum tears in the new dry eye disease paradigm.

Ophthalmology Management