Health

New Design, New Opportunities with clariti® 1 day multifocal 3 Add Key Points: How the new clariti®1 day multifocal 3 Add performs in daily practice. Innovations behind the new design, including Binocular Progressive System ™ and Optimized Comfort Edge TM. Ease of fit and refits for the ECP and across a wide range of patients…

With healthcare costs continuing to climb, and the access to quality care remaining uneven, discussions on healthcare reform are quite an essential topic. Millions of Americans face high out-of-pocket costs and limited access to critical health services. According to a 2022 Gallup poll, nearly 40 percent of Americans have delayed medical care due to…

The healthcare industry faces unprecedented challenges, with workforce shortages pushing hospital labor costs to over 60% of total expenses. This strain is compounded by rising burnout rates among healthcare providers, particularly nurses. A recent AMN Healthcare survey revealed that nurses are prioritizing well-being and flexibility in 2024, underscoring the urgent need for personalized solutions…

Key Points: How a residency can bolster confidence in clinical decisions and patient care. Why a professional community and network are vital for young optometrists. What key factors residents and new optometry school grads should consider when first launching their careers.

As healthcare systems continue to consolidate, independent physicians are facing unprecedented challenges in maintaining their viability. Rising operational costs, shifting value-based care metrics, and payer pressures are squeezing independent doctors more than ever before. Nearly 80% of physicians are now employed by hospitals, health systems, or corporate entities, up from previous figures of 60%,…

Staffing challenges in healthcare continue to grow, with burnout and workforce shortages creating increasing pressures on hospitals and healthcare facilities. The current staffing solutions are often seen as inefficient, with traditional agencies taking large cuts, and clinicians feeling underpaid. According to the American Hospital Association, workforce shortages remain one of the top challenges for…

Value-based care (VBC) is critical to the evolving healthcare landscape. As the U.S. population ages and healthcare costs continue to rise, achieving value-based care success has become a primary goal for the system, which seeks to optimize care while maintaining financial sustainability. According to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), by 2030,…

Healthcare systems are under immense pressure to improve patient experiences while simultaneously reducing costs and administrative burdens.  Healthcare organizations are finding innovative ways to listen at scale and unlock insights buried in patient conversations with the growing integration of artificial intelligence (AI). In a landscape where AI is often seen with skepticism, technologies that…

Setting an Early Foundation of Myopia Control as Primary Care How Camila’s hands-on experience in the school’s contact lens program and clinic made her a better student and influenced her career path. Why myopia control should be adopted as primary care. How she gained confidence in talking to parents about myopia and why early myopia…