Ophthalmology Management

📋 Prior authorizations can delay care, increase staff workload, and frustrate patients.

In this article, experts from ACET, Juliette Eye Institute, and Eye Specialty Group share practical strategies for streamlining prior authorizations, reducing staff burden, and improving the patient experience.

Read more: https://ow.ly/t0cN50ZiyOV

Efficiency in Prior Authorization Practices Felecia Jones, COT, BBA, Cynthia Matossian, MD, FACS, and Robert F. Melendez, MD, share how ophthalmology practices can make the PA process simpler and more efficient.

👁️ Does clinical experience make for better practice management?

In this article, Lynn Girdlestone, MHA, COA, OSA, OSC, explains why hands-on ophthalmic experience can be one of the most valuable assets a practice manager brings to a clinic.

From improving workflow and staff training to strengthening communication and patient experience, she argues that understanding the realities of patient care leads to stronger leadership and better operational decisions.

Read more: https://ow.ly/70p650ZfBat

📣 The FDA has approved Lumvoa (veligrotug-vvze) for the treatment of thyroid eye disease (TED) in adults, regardless of disease activity or duration.

The approval is supported by data from the phase 3 THRIVE and THRIVE-2 trials, which demonstrated significant improvements in proptosis and diplopia in patients with both active and chronic TED.

🔗 Read more about the clinical data, safety profile, and what this approval means for eye care professionals: https://ow.ly/NvHS50ZixsP

What makes patients truly remember an ophthalmology practice?

In this latest article, Elizabeth Monroe, COE, CPSS, PHR, explores why patient rapport still matters and shares practical strategies for improving the patient experience at every touchpoint.

Inside:
• Simple ways to build trust
• Why empathy impacts loyalty
• Small communication habits that matter
• The role of follow-up in patient relationships
• How practices can improve satisfaction and retention

Read the full article in Ophthalmology Management: https://ow.ly/homc50Z4BP3