Office-based lens surgery for cataracts, refractive lens exchanges and phakic IOL implantation is as safe as lens surgery at other sites, according to a new study conducted by iOR Partners and led by Medical Director Lance Kugler, MD.
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Mayo Clinic: Genetic testing access will improve rare disease research
Improving access to genetic testing and counseling for the more than 30 million Americans who are living with a rare disease could improve research and ultimately patient outcomes, according to a study led by Mayo Clinic researchers.
Hackensack Meridian hospital appoints chief nursing officer to COO role
Valarie McPherson, DNP, RN, has been appointed to a dual role at Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center in Montclair, N.J., as its chief nursing officer and chief operating officer, according to a June 27 news release shared with Becker’s.&nbs…
Wyoming health system prepares new budget after $12M loss
Gillette, Wyo.-based Campbell County Health is preparing a more ‘realistic’ budget after posting a $12 million loss through 11 months, Gillette News Record reported June 27.
Microsoft backs $54M funding round for medical AI company
Microsoft joined in on a $54 million series D funding round for medical imaging data and artificial intelligence platform Flywheel.
Physician pay is increasing in these specialties
Twenty-one physician specialties saw pay increases in 2023, according to Medscape’s “Physician Compensation Report 2023.”
AI helps physicians be '100% present' for their patients
While artificial intelligence may not be ready to practice medicine, physicians are using generative AI software to save hours on documentation processes and have more effective conversations with patients, The New York Times reported June 26.
Mayo Clinic CFO takes over as HFMA chairman with eye on winning 'hearts and minds'
The Healthcare Financial Management Association on June 27 inducted Mayo Clinic CFO Dennis Dahlen into office as chairman of its board of directors for the 2023-2024 term.
Mr. Dahlen has served as CFO of the Rochester, Minn.-based health…
Visa freeze spurs concerns of nurses deserting US hospital jobs
A national pause on nurse green cards has left thousands of international healthcare workers in limbo, with hospitals working diligently to stay connected with their prospective employees, NPR affiliate KCUR reported June 27.
Mayo Clinic, Brooks partner on rehab residency program
Jacksonville, Fla.-based Brooks Rehabilitation and Rochester, Minn.-based Mayo Clinic are collaborating on a physical medicine and rehabilitation residency program.
