The Ophthalmic ASC

08/28/2025

Because the headache of surgery denials and audits are ever with us, brush up on Medicare’s payer documentation requirements.
https://ophthalmologymanagement.com/supplements/2024/the-ophthalmic-asc-august/put-your-paperwork-in-order/

Failing to properly document the medical necessity of surgical procedures can lead to audits and denial or recoupment of Medicare payments.

11/13/2024

Anyone up for earning some CME credits in a tropical location this winter? The Caribbean Eye Meeting, to be held in San Jose del Cabo, Mexico on Jan. 31 to Feb. 3, 2025, is accepting registrations. Program chairs William F. Wiley, MD and Robert J. Weinstock, MD, promise "hot topics for both anterior segment surgeons and health care professionals".

JW Marriott Los Cabos Beach Resort & SpaSan José del Cabo, MéxicoJanuary 31 - February 3, 2025 ACES and SEE invite you to attend the 2025 Caribbean Eye Meeting in San José del Cabo, Mexico! This one-of-a-kind meeting delves into hot topics for both anterior segment surgeons and health care profes...

11/01/2024

Check out Dr. Matthew J.A. Brink's latest article on the evolving world of minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS). He offers practical advice on how to choose the right technologies and enhance patient care. With insights on setting realistic expectations and embracing new innovations, this piece is a must-read for glaucoma specialists.

Use the information that you have to formulate a hypothesis for a mechanism as best you can, and use the MIGS that fits as many criteria for success as you can.

11/01/2024

Check out Dr. Naomi Gutkind's insightful article on standalone minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) in the latest issue of Ophthalmology Management. She explores how these emerging options can effectively lower IOP and reduce medication burdens for patients. Learn more about the evolving glaucoma treatment landscape and its potential benefits for your practice.

In recent years, surgeons have demonstrated success with MIGS in situations in which cataract surgery may not be indicated or may have already been performed.

11/01/2024

The November issue of Ophthalmology Management features two articles for glaucoma surgeons who want to keep up with the latest in MIGS:

https://ophthalmologymanagement.com/issues/2024/novemberdecember/keeping-up-with-migs-technology/
https://ophthalmologymanagement.com/issues/2024/novemberdecember/standalone-migs-in-the-current-glaucoma-treatment-paradigm/

Use the information that you have to formulate a hypothesis for a mechanism as best you can, and use the MIGS that fits as many criteria for success as you can.

10/21/2024

Participants asked 3 glaucoma specialists via chat about surgical management of glaucoma.

The 3-physician panel addressed the place of new innovations in the decision tree, how to get started in MIGS, the most anticipated new tools and the importance of listening to your gut.

10/21/2024

OOSS president, William Wiley, MD, in action at AAO 2024 over the weekend.

10/20/2024

The Outpatient Ophthalmic Surgery Society is present and active at this year's AAO meeting in Chicago!

10/10/2024

A needle- and opioid-free sedative for patients undergoing cataract surgery progresses in its Phase 3 clinical trial:

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10/04/2024

With cyber threats increasingly a fixture of our online world, OASC's October cover story is a must read. Check out "Digital Defense is Essential" at:

How to protect your ASC from cyber threats

10/03/2024

OOSS seeks your help in identifying and understanding the challenges of anesthesia in today’s health-care landscape. Go to https://ow.ly/nzyv50TBGgq to take a short survey. The deadline for participation is Oct. 11.

09/13/2024

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services reports that nearly 1 million people with Medicare may have had their personal and health information compromised due to a security breach in the MOVEit file transfer software. For more information, go to:

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