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‘Managed care’ concerns as ACCC authorises Honeysuckle buying group
An interim decision to allow a new buying group to collectively negotiate contracts with healthcare providers is a defining moment ...
Fears new buying group could limit patient freedom
The creep of US-style managed care in Australia and reduced competition in the optical market are among major concerns raised ...
Tamworth ophthalmologist granted 2022 extension; work towards permanent solution continues
An overseas-trained ophthalmologist whose ability to practise in Tamworth was under threat due to workforce distribution policy has been granted ...
NSW cataract patients waiting 71 days longer post-COVID
The Australian Society of Ophthalmologists (ASO) has criticised major public hospitals in New South Wales for operating at 20% capacity ...
Questions over funding as IRIS performs 500th cataract surgery
The Indigenous and Remote Eye Health Service (IRIS) has this week delivered on its two-year government contract to perform 500 ...
Surgical issues top list of ophthalmology medico-legal complaints
A snapshot of medico-legal matters against ophthalmologists insured by an Australian medical defence organisation has found claims for compensation and ...
‘People are eating themselves blind’ – spotlight on sugar consumption this World Diabetes Day
The Australian Society of Ophthalmologists (ASO) has joined forces with Australian of the Year Dr James Muecke ahead of this ...
Australian Society of Ophthalmologists announces new president
The Australian Society of Ophthalmologists (ASO) has appointed Associate Professor Dr Ashish Agar as its new president, with his predecessor ...
Ophthalmology group commits to medical bill transparency
The Australian Society of Ophthalmologists (ASO) has joined other peak medical bodies in support of a new guide that aims ...