The justices today probed the pro and con arguments on whether the ACA requirement for individuals to obtain insurance coverage or else pay a penalty lies within the Constitutional power of Congress. Medscape Medical News
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First Day of Oral Arguments on ACA: Is the Penalty a Tax?
The high court must decide whether a ruling on the ACA’s individual mandate must wait until the IRS begins to assess the penalty — or is it a tax? — for noncompliance in 2015. Medscape Medical News
Physicians Get Another Chance to Avoid E-Rx Penalty
CMS invites physicians who think they should not suffer a Medicare “payment adjustment” to contact a help desk and tell their story, although reversals look to be “rare.” Medscape Medical News
Good EHR Bets for Multispecialty Groups Surface in Survey
EHRs from Epic Systems and Cerner please the widest range of specialists, says research firm KLAS, which also reports that oncologists and ophthalmologists are the least happy with their systems. Medscape Medical News
New Device Effective in Trabeculotomy
A case series from the Mayo clinic supports the use of the Trabectome device in ab interno trabeculotomy. Risk factors for failure, such as primary open-angle glaucoma, may dictate patient selection. Medscape Medical News
Diabetic Retinopathy: A Team Approach
The progression of diabetic retinopathy is amenable to treatment, so don’t neglect eye health in your patients with diabetes. Medscape Ophthalmology
Brilliant Blue G Recalled Because of Fungal Contamination
A pharmacy in Florida is recalling lots of Brilliant Blue G ophthalmic solution because of the development of fungal endophthalmitis in some patients. News Alerts
Should All African Americans Get Glaucoma Screening?
Screening middle-aged African Americans for glaucoma may prevent some from losing their vision, but the benefits are modest and costly, suggests a new study. Reuters Health Information
Retinopathy May Signal Impending Cognitive Decline
A study links retinopathy to subsequent cognitive impairment and ischemic brain changes in healthy older women. Medscape Medical News
Glaucoma May Involve Entire Visual Pathway, Not Just Eye
Glaucoma, seen as a disease of high intraocular pressure, may involve neurodegeneration along the entire visual pathway. Possible protective, regenerative, and neuroenhancing strategies are proposed. Medscape Medical News
Ophthalmologists Receive New Genetic Testing Guidelines
The American Academy of Ophthalmology has published guidelines inspired by the growth in direct-to-consumer marketing of genetic tests. Medscape Medical News
Canaloplasty Safe, But Not as Effective as Trabeculectomy
Canaloplasty had fewer postoperative complications but was not as effective as trabeculectomy for glaucoma. Medscape Medical News
Glaucoma Drug Preservatives: ‘Disease’ or ‘Minimal’ Problem?
Ophthalmologists convened by a drug company claim adverse reactions to glaucoma drugs amount to a disease, but an independent expert rejects this view. Medscape Medical News
Strabismus in Infants: Screening in Primary Care
Dr. Mills reviews a 3-step process for optimizing visual screening in infants and young children. CHOP Expert Commentary
Strabismus in Infants: Screening in Primary Care
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Dr. Mills reviews a 3-step process for optimizing visual screening in infants and young children.
Treating Squamous Carcinomas of the Conjunctiva and Cornea
Dr. Christopher Rapuano discusses a recent case series and describes how he manages these tumors of the eye. Medscape Ophthalmology
‘Doc Fixes’ Help Slow Growth of Medicare Spending
Tighter payment policies appear to be slowing down the runaway federal program, and healthcare reform could maintain the trend, according to a perspective article. Medscape Medical News
An Infant With Leukocoria
What condition do you suspect is present in this 4-week-old infant with bilateral leukocoria? Medscape Ophthalmology
American Glaucoma Society 22nd Annual Meeting
Read clinically focused news coverage of key developments from the meeting. Medscape Ophthalmology
Smartphones and Other Gadgets Help Low Vision
New gadgets can help with the shifting needs of patients with low vision, experts say. Medscape Medical News