By Staff
Friday, October 25, 2024 12:24 AM
NEW YORK—The national average for gross revenue at ECP locations remained flat last week, October 14-20, when compared with the previous week. That places gross revenue at a level 18 index points above where it was at this point in time (Week 42) when compared with last year (2023), 18 points above the same period in 2022, 29 points above 2021, 21 points above 2020 and 30 points above 2019, according to Jobson’s most recent Practice Performance Tracker.
By Staff
Friday, October 25, 2024 12:21 AM
ALEXANDRIA, Va.—
The Vision Council has announced that registration is now open for the 2025 Executive Summit, the organization’s annual event that brings together industry leaders for high-level networking and leadership development. Taking place January 22-24, 2025, at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara in Santa Barbara, Calif, the Executive Summit aims to illuminate the changes ahead for the vision community, with a schedule that includes presentations by keynote speakers, as well as opportunities to network and connect with industry leaders and executives.
By Staff
Friday, October 25, 2024 12:18 AM
ROCHESTER, N.Y.—With a new academic year in full swing,
CooperVision has announced the 2024-2025 members of its
Student Contact Lens Leadership Society and
Student Myopia Leadership Society. The company notes that these students, who represent schools and colleges of optometry across the U.S. and Canada, are provided opportunities to advance their education throughout the year. This includes an educational meeting at CooperVision’s facilities in Rochester, N.Y., a grant to attend the American Academy of Optometry annual meeting, and networking opportunities to learn from peers and industry leaders.
By Staff
Friday, October 25, 2024 12:15 AM
METAIRIE, LA—Business solutions and advisory firm
Akrinos has announced that it is now partnering with technology company
Roya.com. A strategic advisory group focused on supporting independent eyecare practices, Akrinos notes that its mission is to make the business of eyecare approachable, accessible and profitable. The company advised that the partnership with Roya.com, a web design, digital strategy and media resource provider for industries including medical, dental and eyecare, has the potential to offer further value for ECPs.
By Staff
Friday, October 25, 2024 12:13 AM
The Vision Council is pleased to share that registration is now open for the
2025 Executive Summit, taking place
Wednesday, January 22–Friday, January 24, at the Ritz-Carlton Bacara in Santa Barbara, California.
By Staff
Thursday, October 24, 2024 11:54 AM
THE Myopia Meeting is returning to Canada for a full-day event in Markham, located in the Greater Toronto area, on Sunday, December 8, 2024. Registration is now open. THE Myopia Meeting provides attendees the opportunity to focus on myopia management with a full day of COPE continuing education courses presented by experts in the field, as well as intermittent manufacturer clinical reviews and networking opportunities.
By Staff
Thursday, October 24, 2024 11:46 AM
While there have been some signs of tightening in consumer spending, September’s numbers show consumers are willing to spend where they see value.
By Staff
Thursday, October 24, 2024 11:28 AM
PARIS—Kering Eyewear, part of the global luxury group Kering, reported during the group's quarterly earnings call revenue of €343 million in the third quarter of 2024, up 4 percent on a year-over-year comparable basis. Overall, revenue from the Kering Eyewear and Corporate segment amounted to €440 million, up 32 percent as reported and up 7 percent on a comparable basis, the company announced. However, Kering Group’s revenue for the third quarter of 2024 was down 15 percent as reported and down 16 percent on a comparable basis to €3.8 billion.
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By Staff
Thursday, October 24, 2024 11:19 AM
In August 2024, Toral Patel, OD, opened Radiance Eye Care in Maynard, Massachusetts, marking a new chapter in her nearly 20-year career. While she’s spent much of that time in collaborative OD/MD settings and teaching at a hospital, Radiance Eye Care is uniquely her own—a blend of personal inspiration and professional dedication. The practice’s slogan, “Thank you for being a friend,” is a nod to the iconic TV show “The Golden Girls.” Paintings of the four beloved characters adorn the office, with Sophia’s portrait humorously placed in the bathroom, often sparking laughter from patients. This playful design choice reflects more than just nostalgia; it embodies the welcoming, comfortable atmosphere Dr. Patel strives to create.
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By Staff
Thursday, October 24, 2024 10:45 AM
A
new survey from
Medscape finds that physicians are happier with insurance company reimbursement than government programs. According to new data, 40 percent of physicians said they feel that private payers materially affect their treatment decisions. The survey noted that doctors and their employers feel they have more leverage in the negotiations with private insurers, allowing them to better comply with industry guidelines and provide more efficient service to patients.
An increase in the popularity of high-deductible plans has resulted in higher patient balances that are more difficult for providers to collect than private payers, the report noted.
Six in 10 physicians reported that their support staff is devoting more time to billing compliance than 5 years ago. Meanwhile, one-third of physicians noted that staff hours devoted to processing prior authorizations have also increased in the past 5 years.
Nearly 40 percent of physicians said that private payers wielded “quite a bit” or a “great deal” of influence over their treatment decisions. Additionally, half of doctors surveyed said they think their employer has a positive relationship with insurance companies.
By Staff
Thursday, October 24, 2024 9:51 AM
How has Halloween grown from a smaller, handmade holiday into the
retail giant it is now? Head over to
The New York Times for a journey through the retail history of October 31.
By Staff
Thursday, October 24, 2024 8:25 AM
The team at
Family Eye Care in Arkansas donned pink for breast cancer education.