March 06, 2025

Private Equity Acquisitions Affect Industry Payments for Ophthalmologists

“It is unknown whether PE firms affect the financial incentives offered to physicians by other industry actors, which may change clinical decision-making," researchers note.

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March 06, 2025

An Estimated 31 Million Americans Borrowed for Medical Bills in 2024

A new West Health-Gallup Survey survey reveals insights into medical debt across all income levels and demographics in the United States.

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March 02, 2025

A Cheat Sheet for Selecting Appropriate Codes

Scott Moscow, OD, provided coding tips and tricks during his 2025 SECO presentation, "Billing and coding Bootcamp.”

Optometric Management

March 02, 2025

Coding Strategy Coding for Glaucoma

For the optometrist to receive timely reimbursement and withstand an audit from Medicare for caring for their glaucoma patients, there are requirements they must adhere to.

Optometric Management

July 26, 2024

EHR Use Disparities: Female vs. Male Surgeons

A recent study published in JAMA Network Open reveals gender differences in electronic health record (EHR) usage among surgeons, with female surgeons writing significantly longer progress notes than their male counterparts.

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June 21, 2024

Judge Rules HHS Online Tracking Bulletin Unlawful

Judge rules in favor of AHA, declaring HHS's online tracking restrictions unlawful, impacting hospitals' use of web technologies for health information sharing.

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June 05, 2024

Noncompete Ban May Not Help Nonprofit Workers

Health care professionals welcome the FTC's new rule banning noncompete agreements but are concerned it may not protect those in nonprofit health care settings, potentially impacting most of the nation's medical professionals.

KFF Health News

June 19, 2024

Specialties With Highest Unprofessional Behavior Reports

A recent study reveals that surgeons are most frequently reported for unprofessional behavior by coworkers, while pediatric-focused physicians are least likely to be reported.

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October 29, 2024

Study: Parent Physicians Face $2M Pay Gap

Parent physicians face stark earning divides: mothers' pay drops with each child while fathers see raises, creating $2M career gap.

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