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In its response to the physician fee schedule proposed rule released by CMS, the AMA noted “a mix of meritorious and flawed proposals that would affect payment and delivery of Medicare.”“The annual physician fee schedule update is an opportunity for CMS to shape Medicare policy and ensure it is correctly focused on patient health,” Andrew W. Gurman, MD, AMA president, said in a press release for the organization. “Getting this policy right is vital, and the AMA will be submitting formal comments to CMS before the final version is released (Read more...)

STAAR Surgical reported a net loss of $8 million, or $0.20 per share, in the first quarter compared with a net loss of $2.3 million, or $0.06 per share, in the same quarter of 2015, according to a company press release. Net sales increased 2% over the previous year’s first quarter, and was reported at $19.3 million. The increase in sales was attributed mostly to increased sales of the Visian ICL in China and Germany.

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At Kiawah Eye, Douglas A. Katsev, MD, discusses complication rates associated with intraoperative miosis during cataract surgery in the U.S.

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STOCKHOLM–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Regualtory News: Tobii AB plans to publish the interim report for the period January 1—June 30 on July 28 at 08.00 CET. Following this report Tobii will arrange a conference call with web cast presentation for investors, analysts and media. Tobii’s President and CEO Henrik Eskilsson and CFO Esben Olesen will present and comment on the report. After the presentation there will be time for questions. The presentation will be held in English. Time Thursday, July 28, 201

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