Browse articles from EyeWorld.org related to practice management. EyeWorld is the award-winning member publication of ASCRS. The magazine provides news and updates from the Society as well as clinical features in the areas of cataract, refractive, cornea, glaucoma, and practice management. It publishes quarterly with editorial direction from its medical editorial board and staff.

Realistic resolutions for 2023

January is an important month for businesses, and arguably the most important month for achieving new year resolutions. Utilize time off during the holidays to analyze branding, employees, and operations. Executing the first month will set the stage for the rest of 2023, according to this article.

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Shaking off the business equivalent of “long COVID”

Practice volumes have returned, and efficiency has been re-established. The most fortunate practices have learned how to operate in a tighter labor market. But not all practices can make these claims. How can your practice finally shake off the lingering business equivalent of “long COVID?” This article presents six areas for consideration.

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First ophthalmology-specific GPO created

EyeProGPO is a newly established, ophthalmology-focused group purchasing organization created to make the acquisition of ophthalmic supplies more accessible for members of the group. It has partnered with the Outpatient Ophthalmic Surgery Society to provide its services as a free member benefit.

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Opportunities abound: Embracing modern workforce challenges

The pandemic served as the catalyst for workforce reform, reform that likely had been building behind the scenes as technology has advanced and workplace culture evolved. With this evolution, there are opportunities to embrace the current workforce challenges. William Rabourn Jr. shared his thoughts in this quarterly column.

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Helping doctors and practices respond to patient hostility

While most practices have mastered the initial impact of COVID-19, a second phase of challenges has emerged. Staffing shortages, recruiting difficulties, and hostile patients are peaking as practices do their best to adjust to these new realities. Here are several ways to be well-prepared if hostility is directed at you by a patient.

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