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Annual costs would have increased from $1,900 to $3,900 for nAMD patients.

Macular Disease Foundation Australia (MDFA) has had an undertaking by both major political parties that they won’t implement an MBS Review Taskforce proposal to cut the intravitreal injection rebateRead More

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Annual costs would have increased from $1,900 to $3,900 for nAMD patients.
Macular Disease Foundation Australia (MDFA) has had an undertaking by both major political parties that they won’t implement an MBS Review Taskforce proposal to cut the intravitreal injection rebate
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]]> Ophthalmic sector lays out priorities ahead of 2022 federal election https://www.insightnews.com.au/ophthalmic-sector-lays-out-priorities-ahead-of-2022-federal-election/ Tue, 08 Mar 2022 22:23:42 +0000 https://www.insightnews.com.au/?p=25924
Prime Minister Scott Morrison described his shock 2019 election win as a "miracle".

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Prime Minister Scott Morrison described his shock 2019 election win as a "miracle".
Key ophthalmic organisations have revealed their federal election wish lists, drawing attention to issues such as workforce maldistribution and access for rural and remote communities, which optometrists
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]]> New Medicare items to fund allied health case conferencing https://www.insightnews.com.au/new-medicare-items-to-fund-allied-health-case-conferencing/ Tue, 09 Nov 2021 20:00:33 +0000 https://www.insightnews.com.au/?p=23604 Medicare MBS Review Taskforce
Optometry retains some of the highest bulk-billing rates of any profession, at around 94%.

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Optometry retains some of the highest bulk-billing rates of any profession, at around 94%.
New Medicare items have been introduced allowing allied health professionals, including optometrists and orthoptists, to be reimbursed for participating in case conferences to support people with chronic
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]]> Agreement to strengthen MBS review process and informed financial consent https://www.insightnews.com.au/agreement-to-strengthen-mbs-review-process-and-informed-financial-consent/ Tue, 22 Jun 2021 21:51:25 +0000 https://www.insightnews.com.au/?p=21062 Medicare MBS Review Taskforce
Optometry retains some of the highest bulk-billing rates of any profession, at around 94%.

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Optometry retains some of the highest bulk-billing rates of any profession, at around 94%.
The Federal Government and the Australian Medical Association (AMA) have agreed to co-design administrative processes for implementing upcoming changes to Medicare and allow patients the time for informed
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With optometrists performing three-quarters of all eye exams in Australia, the optometric Medicare schedule has a major bearing on the quality of eye health in this country. Insight
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]]> Making a stand for MBGS under Medicare https://www.insightnews.com.au/making-a-stand-for-mbgs-under-medicare/ Tue, 09 Mar 2021 06:02:01 +0000 http://www.insightnews.com.au/?p=19377
The iStent inject W is Glaukos's latest trabecular micro-bypass system.

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The iStent inject W is Glaukos's latest trabecular micro-bypass system.
Advances in glaucoma stent technology far outstripped the Medicare schedule early on, creating a disconnect that had far-reaching consequences. As Australia marks World Glaucoma Week this 7-13
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]]> Public MIGS funding a step closer for iTrack in Australia https://www.insightnews.com.au/public-migs-funding-a-step-closer-for-itrack-in-australia/ Thu, 18 Feb 2021 20:51:17 +0000 http://www.insightnews.com.au/?p=19082
Canaloplasty targets the main sites of outflow resistance in glaucoma: the trabecular meshwork, Schlemm’s canal, and distal collector channels.

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Canaloplasty targets the main sites of outflow resistance in glaucoma: the trabecular meshwork, Schlemm’s canal, and distal collector channels.
Nova Eye Medical has announced an application to secure public funding for its iTrack ab-interno canaloplasty as a standalone minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) procedure in Australia has formally
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]]> MBS eye injections plan could spell disaster for public system, ophthalmologist warns https://www.insightnews.com.au/mbs-eye-injections-plan-could-spell-disaster-for-public-system-ophthalmologist-warns/ Tue, 19 Jan 2021 21:45:24 +0000 http://www.insightnews.com.au/?p=18596
Dr Mark Chehade, Head of Unit at the Royal Adelaide Hospital.

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Dr Mark Chehade, Head of Unit at the Royal Adelaide Hospital.
The head of ophthalmic surgery at a major public hospital says the current Medicare fee for intravitreal injections only creates a slim profit and plans to slash it by two thirds would trigger a flood
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]]> Aussie firm pushes for Medicare wording change to standalone MIGS https://www.insightnews.com.au/aussie-firm-pushes-for-wording-change-to-new-migs-medicare-item/ Thu, 17 Dec 2020 00:39:07 +0000 http://www.insightnews.com.au/?p=18459
The company's sales growth has been driven by its iTrack MIGS device.

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The company's sales growth has been driven by its iTrack MIGS device.
Nova Eye Medical is seeking a modification to the existing minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) Medicare item number that only came into effect in May, stating the current wording has the unintended
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]]> Surgical issues top list of ophthalmology medico-legal complaints https://www.insightnews.com.au/surgical-issues-top-list-of-ophthalmology-medico-legal-complaints/ Tue, 10 Nov 2020 20:06:18 +0000 http://www.insightnews.com.au/?p=17671
Experts say it's not surprising surgical issues feature prominently, given the nature of ophthalmologists’ work.

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Experts say it's not surprising surgical issues feature prominently, given the nature of ophthalmologists’ work.
A snapshot of medico-legal matters against ophthalmologists insured by an Australian medical defence organisation has found claims for compensation and regulatory complaints most commonly relate to
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