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12 best university ophthalmology programs in the US

The Wilmer Eye Institute at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore has been named the top overall university ophthalmology program in the U.S. for 2022 by the Ophthalmology Times. 

7 fast facts on Vision Innovation Partners

Vision Innovation Partners is a company providing management and support services to the leading comprehensive eye care providers in states across the Mid-Atlantic Region. Here are seven facts about the growing company, according to its website:

Cleveland Clinic gastroenterologist charged with assaulting patients

Dr. Omar Massoud, a gastroenterologist affiliated with the Cleveland Clinic, was charged Dec. 16 with three counts of aggravated kidnapping and three counts of gross sexual imposition, Fox affiliate WJW reported Dec. 19.

The biggest obstacles the gastroenterology industry faces

Shrujal Baxi, MD, chief medical officer at Iterative Health, connected with Becker’s Dec. 20 to discuss the biggest obstacles the gastroenterology industry faces today on a patient, provider and pharmaceutical level.

How TikTok influenced health, wellness in 2022

Health and wellness trends went viral on social media platform TikTok in 2022. From hashtags causing medical supply chain malfunctions, to #Guttok teaching users how to improve their gut health, all eyes have been on the health industry’s response to i…

ProPhase Labs to acquire esophageal cancer screening tool

ProPhase Labs, a diagnostics, genomic and biotech-centered company, has entered an asset purchase agreement to acquire exclusive rights to a esophageal pre-cancer screening tool made by Stella Diagnostics, another diagnostics company. 

5 things to know about value-based care going into 2023

Here are five key things to know about value-based care going into 2023:

11 cardiology updates

Here are 11 cardiology updates Becker’s has reported on since Dec. 7:

Investing in the Future of Chronic Care Management

A chronic condition is a physical or mental health condition that lasts more than one year and causes functional restrictions or requires ongoing monitoring or treatment.

Jefferson Health, Independence Blue Cross reaffirm partnership

Philadelphia-based Jefferson Health and insurer Independence Blue Cross renewed their long-term contract to develop care in the region.