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  On May 22, 2025, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released updated guidance on Hospital Price Transparency (HPT), implementing the President’s Executive Order to make healthcare pricing clearer and more actionable for patients. This guidance, effective immediately, requires hospitals to provide actual dollar amounts for services in a standardized, machine-readable format—moving away from estimates or placeholders. For  ophthalmology practices , this shift is more than a regulatory checkbox; it’s an opportunity to enhance patient trust, streamline operations, and ensure compliance without added stress. But let’s be honest: navigating these changes can feel daunting. That’s where EHNOTE steps in. As a leading  ophthalmology-specific EHR , EHNOTE is designed to make compliance seamless, so you can focus on what matters most—delivering exceptional eye care. The CMS Guidance: What’s New and Why It Matters for Ophthalmology The updated HPT guidance empha...

  A Landmark Bill with Far-Reaching Effects On July 4, 2025, the "One Big Beautiful Bill" was signed into law, a sweeping legislative package that combines tax cuts, spending reductions, and policy reforms. Officially titled the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," this legislation has sparked both optimism and concern across industries, including healthcare. For  ophthalmology professionals  and practices in the USA, the bill’s provisions—particularly its tax relief and healthcare funding changes—carry significant implications. From financial opportunities to challenges in patient access, this article explores how the bill affects your practice and offers strategies to navigate this new landscape. Let’s unpack the impact and what it means for your mission to preserve vision. Key Provisions of the Bill The "One Big Beautiful Bill" is a multifaceted piece of legislation, passed by the House (218-214) and Senate (51-50). Its key components include: Permanent Tax Cu...

  Are you using different EHR systems for Office and ASC? How is it working out for you? Are you also struggling with the same patient data issue as other ophthalmologists? We spoke to some of the ophthalmologists, and they explained to us how having different systems in place for office and ASC are hindering their workflow. Here’s what they said: As an ophthalmologist, they start prepping for cataract surgery. They open the patient chart, but the preoperative data from the office visit isn’t synced with the  Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) system . They re-enter vitals, double-check IOL calculations, and hope the OCT scan from last week transferred. And this had become an everyday hassle, which wasted 10-15 mins for every patient – causing delays and extensions in each surgery, limiting the number of slots for each day, while many patients are waiting in line and need to be rescheduled for next day – leading to patient churn and revenue loss! After EHNOTE, this problem just v...

  As an ophthalmologist, you’re dedicated to preserving vision, but in 2025, navigating the   Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS)   is just as critical to preserving your practice’s financial health.   MIPS , part of CMS’s Quality Payment Program, rewards or penalizes clinicians based on performance in quality, cost, improvement activities, and interoperability. For eye care specialists, getting MIPS right can mean a positive payment adjustment of up to 9%—or a penalty of up to 9% if you fall short. Let’s break down the process into clear, actionable steps to ensure your success in MIPS reporting for 2025, helping you avoid penalties, maximize scores, and focus on what matters: your patients. Step 1: Confirm Your Eligibility and Participation Status First, determine if you’re required to participate in MIPS for 2025. As an ophthalmologist, you’re likely eligible if you’re a Medicare Part B clinician (e.g., MD, DO, or OD) and meet the low-volume threshold crit...

  Cashflow —the one which being healthy is necessary for the growth and seamless operations of your eye practice! Does it Keep you up at night these days? If you’ve ever stared at a pile of rejected claims, wondering why your practice isn’t seeing the revenue it deserves, you’re not alone. Rejected claims are a silent drain on your finances, and in 2025, with healthcare costs rising and regulatory scrutiny tightening, keeping your cash flow healthy is more critical than ever. The good news? Advanced medical billing software like EHNOTE is here to change the game with auto-coding from charts that have been designed for  Ophthalmology  and offer a built-in library of  Ophthalmology specific ICD/CPT codes . This innovative feature streamlines claims processing, reduces denials, and boosts your bottom line. Ready to say goodbye to those pesky rejections? Let’s dive into how this works and why it’s a game-changer for your eye care practice. The Cash Flow Crisis—How Reject...