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EyePoint Pharmaceuticals taps new president

EyePoint Pharmaceuticals has tapped its COO, Jay Duker, MD, as its next president. 

Premier Eye Care acquired by private equity-backed Health Network One

Boca Raton, Fla.-based Premier Eye Care has been acquired by Health Network One, a health management company backed by private equity investment firm H.I.G. Capital. 

New guidelines encourage anesthesiologists to gauge patients' cannabis use

New guidelines from the American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine instruct physicians to ask patients about their cannabis use before undergoing procedures requiring anesthesia.

One GI, US Digestive Health and more: 12 moves in Q4

Here are 12 moves from major gastroenterology groups that Becker’s has reported in the fourth quarter of 2022:

Gut disorders caused by rumination often go misdiagnosed, study says

Researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston have found that rumination syndrome, which may cause gastrointestinal issues, often goes undiagnosed, The Print reported Jan. 3. 

Ophthalmologists collaborate on new blue light screen technology

Display technology provider BenQ has collaborated with blue light mitigating technology provider Eyesafe to develop a new computer monitor that reduces blue light toxicity on display systems. 

Iveric Bio adds President Pravin Dugel to board of directors

Iveric Bio, a biopharmaceutical company for retinal diseases, has named Pravin Dugel, MD, to its board of directors. 

Trends ASC leaders are eyeing in 2023

2022 has come to a close, and ASC leaders are looking to the future to grow and thrive. Here’s what ASC leaders told Becker’s they’re looking at this year:

One GI announces 2 new partnerships

One GI, a Georgetown, Tenn.-based gastroenterology services organization, has partnered with Skyline Gastroenterology and Skyline Endoscopy, both also in Tennessee. 

USPI, SCA Health & more: 8 ASC chain moves in Q4 

Here are eight moves from United Surgical Partners International, Surgery Partners and SCA Health, three of the biggest ASC chains in the country.