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Florida ophthalmologists argue against bill expanding optometrists’ scope of practice
The Florida Society of Ophthalmology is pushing back against a bill in the Florida House of Representatives that would expand the scope of practice for optometrists, according to a March 19 report from Florida Politics. HB 449 would allow optometrists to perform board-approved laser and non-laser ophthalmic procedures. The bill also gives optometrists the ability […]
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The top urology ASCs in 2025: US News
More than 60 ASCs were recognized as “high performing” in the field of urology, according to U.S. News & World Report’s annual “Best Ambulatory Surgery Centers” list. U.S. News evaluated 708 urology ASCs for the rankings. Urology outpatient services offered at ASCs include surgical treatment for kidney stones, enlarged prostate glands, urinary incontinence, erectile dysfunction, […]
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Construction of $45M medical office complex in Arizona underway
Kraus-Anderson Construction broke ground on a 100,000-square-foot healthcare office complex in San Tan Valley, Ariz., according to a March 18 report from KTAR News. The $45 million project will include five separate medical buildings, with the first two buildings projected to open in May 2026. Tri-City Cardiology, a cardiology and vascular care practice with 27 […]
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West Virginia weighs bill allowing optometrists to perform eye surgery
A bill in the West Virginia Legislature would enable optometrists to perform eye surgeries, according to a March 17 report from WTAP. Under Senate Bill 565 and House Bill 2975, optometrists would be allowed to perform posterior capsulotomy, peripheral iridotomy and selective laser trabeculoplasty procedures. Currently, only ophthalmologists are permitted to perform eye surgeries in […]
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