Ophthalmology | AAO | Technology & Innovation | AI
There’s nothing quite like the energy of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) annual meeting — the conversations, the innovation, and the shared passion for advancing patient care. This year’s event was no exception. The Nextech team hit the ground running in Orlando, Fla., connecting with thousands of physicians, administrators, and industry peers who are shaping the future of ophthalmology.
Bilateral procedure billing can be a training challenge when your eyecare practice hires coders and billers from different specialties.
It’s not just you: operating margins across the ophthalmology industry are rapidly narrowing. In an effort to exert greater control over their margins, eye care practices are increasingly turning to cash-pay ophthalmology services.
If you’re an ophthalmologist or work in an ophthalmology practice, you’re probably familiar with GLREF and L Hypo. These ophthalmology abbreviations are common in the industry and can accelerate your practice workflow, freeing up time to see more patients and enhance the overall patient experience. While they are useful, it’s important to avoid creating a confusing alphabet soup that not everyone on your team understands. To ensure your team is on the same page, use this list of the most popular abbreviations for ophthalmology and follow our tips for educating new staff members about them.
Artificial intelligence is in virtually every aspect of our daily lives. In medicine, it’s helping small clinics and solo providers reclaim their time, provide excellent patient care, and run a successful practice.
Ophthalmology | AAO | AI
The past year has been filled with artificial intelligence developments in almost every industry, including healthcare. It’s been reported that the global AI market is forecasted to reach $407 billion by 2027, considerable growth from its estimated $86.9 billion revenue in 2022.
Ophthalmology | Technology & Innovation | AI
The allure of artificial intelligence (AI) has quickly spread throughout the healthcare industry. This powerful tool carries great promise — but how can specialty practices wield it responsibly?
Over 2.2 billion people are visually impaired or blind, making ophthalmologists essential to the healthcare system worldwide. But when it comes to opening up a practice, competition is growing. While your ophthalmology practice delivers an excellent patient experience, you also have to ensure your local community is aware of your practice — and that’s where ophthalmology marketing comes in.
