Archive for November 2018
Drug Recalls
Lots of press lately related to drug recalls. Two links that you might be interested in are the FDA’s official list of recalled drugs, and RecallGuide.org which will notify you if your specific medication gets recalled. Of course you need to create an account, and enter the meds that you’re on, including manufacturer. https://www.fda.gov/Drugs/DrugSafety/DrugRecalls/default.htm https://www.recallguide.org/
Read MoreOvercoming Obstacles: Building an Insurance Strategy
By Vision Trends Special to SECO University “Do you take my insurance?” Cue the inward groan we’ve all had. Dealing with vision insurance can be a pain and most of us would rather not, but the fact is, the number of patients walking into an independent optometric practice with vision insurance continues to increase. Vision…
Read MoreWatch tiny robots swim through an eyeball to deliver medicine
From ScienceMag.org: Although the mere thought of a swarm of microrobots burrowing into an eyeball is enough to make some people squirm, scientists believe tiny, controllable delivery vehicles could be the future of eye medicine. Now, researchers have developed a tiny, rotini-shaped spiral that could one day be deployed in the thousands for targeted drug…
Read MoreMedPRO360 – Jenn Lim on Delivering Happiness
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Read MoreHIPAA laws: What employers don’t know can hurt them
From Smart Business O: When it comes to the issue of privacy concerning employees and their health care benefits, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) is one of the most misunderstood and miscommunicated laws for both employers and employees alike. http://www.sbnonline.com/article/hipaa-laws-what-employers-dont-know-can-hurt-them
Read MorePoster proposals continue to be accepted through November 21st.
Accepting proposals through November 21, 2018. Great way to get free registration (at the Congress level – $749 value! Submit your proposal now: https://attendseco.com/posters/
Read MoreSECO 2019 Digital Brochure Now Available
Set your eyes on success and download the #SECO2019 digital brochure that’s filled with all of the exciting happenings and what’s on the horizon for SECO 2019—View the brochure here: https://bit.ly/2q7H31Z
Read MoreBREAKING: CMS Publishes CY 2019 Physician Fee Schedule/QPP Final Rule
From Healthcare Informatics: The final rule includes provisions for reimbursement for virtual care; CMS modified its proposed changes to E&M coding. Late in the afternoon on Thursday, Nov. 1, the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) published a final rule that provides updates to the Physician Fee Schedule and calendar-year 2019 Quality Payment…
Read MoreNovember is Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month
November is Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month—which aims to educate on how diabetes affects vision, risk factors and treatment options. How are you generating awareness to your patients and our communities at large? Join us at #SECO2019 with courses dedicated to the diabetic eye and learn ways that patients can take to prevent the onset of any…
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