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NYU Langone taps chief of oculoplastics
New York City-based NYU Langone's department of ophthalmology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine has tapped Roxana Fu, MD, as its chief of oculoplastics. -
Maine eye surgery center files 2nd bankruptcy
Bangor-based Vision Care of Maine filed for Chapter 11 protection in August, marking the second time the surgery center has filed for bankruptcy, according to a Sept. 4 report by Bangor Daily News. -
Washington University ophthalmologist dies at 51
St. Louis-based Washington University School of Medicine associate professor of ophthalmology and visual sciences Anjali Bhorade, MD, died at 51. -
SuraVision opens Texas ASC
Eyecare services provider SuraVision has opened a new surgery center in Houston, Texas. -
Valley Health System opens glaucoma center at New Jersey practice
Paramus, N.J.-based Valley Health System opened a glaucoma center of excellence at its Valley Medical Group ophthalmology practice in Ridgewood, N.J. -
Free eye care for underserved areas could improve disease detection: Study
A program offering free eye care services in areas with healthcare disparities could improve the detection of eye disease detection and treatment, according to a study published Aug. 22 in JAMA Ophthalmology. -
Private equity's new target
Ophthalmology has caught the attention of private equity interest, specifically in retina care. -
How much ophthalmologists earn in the 10 worst states for eye surgery
In Mississippi, the state with the highest risk for patients undergoing eye surgery, ophthalmologists earn an average annual salary of $204,870. -
5 highest-paid ophthalmologists in Austin
The highest-paid ophthalmologist in Austin, Texas, earns $671,100 per year, according to Medscape's salary reporter tool, which is much higher than the mean annual wage of $312,120 ophthalmologists make according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. -
Texas A&M students innovate NFL officiating with ophthalmology tech
Students at Texas A&M University School of Engineering Medicine are combining sports and ophthalmology to create new developments in officiating for the National Football League, MedicalXpress reported Aug. 15. -
Medicus signs supplier agreement with ophthalmology GPO
IT management services provider Medicus has signed a supplier agreement with EyeProGPO, an ophthalmology-focused group purchasing organization that works to assist providers and ASCs with cost savings and improved workflow efficiencies. -
Doheny Eye Institute names endowed chair
Pasadena, Calif.-based Doheny Eye Institute has tapped ophthalmologist SriniVas Sadda, MD, its current director of artificial intelligence and imaging research, as its endowed chair. -
Feds rule ophthalmologist, practice illegally fired employee who spoke out against COVID-19 violations
An ophthalmologist and his Amsterdam, N.Y.-based practice must pay damages to an employee for illegal retaliation after the employee spoke out about COVID-19 protocol lapses. -
The 10 worst states for eye surgery: Report
Mississippi presents the highest risk in the U.S. for patients undergoing eye surgery, according to research by eye health provider Overnight Glasses. Overnight analyzed the number of adverse eye surgery reports by state, the number of complication-related searches, average prices for surgery, the number of optometrists, vision problems per capita and the average cost of healthcare. -
Indiana eye practice lays off 100
Bloomington, Ind.-based Keplr Vision will cut back 100 members of its workforce, according to an Aug. 6 report from 25 News Now. -
Precision Lens to pay $12M to settle physician kickback allegations
Precision Lens, a Bloomington, Minn.-based seller of eye surgery products, and the estate of Paul Ehlen, its former majority owner, will pay $12 million to resolve allegations it paid kickbacks to ophthalmic surgeons. -
5 numbers shaping ophthalmology right now
Here are five numbers shaping the ophthalmology industry right now: -
Nebraska ASC acquires new digitally assisted eye surgery system
Columbus (Neb.) Surgery Center has rolled out a new digitally assisted cataract surgery system, News Channel Nebraska Central reported Aug. 1. -
Eye surgery device market forecast to grow over 4% through 2031
The eye surgery device market is predicted to grow at a 4.6% CAGR between 2024 and 2031, according to a July 31 Orion Market Research report. -
Physician owner and eye practice chain to pay $460K to settle false claims allegations
Gregory Scimeca, MD, and Burlington County Eye Physicians, agreed to pay $469,232 to resolve federal allegations of false claims submissions and receiving kickbacks.
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