Feature Article

Building Strong Practice Partnerships

Lessons in transparency, flexibility, and mutual support.

Neda Nikpoor, MD, and Neda Shamie, MD

The Nuances of Hiring an Associate

This broad overview of metrics and considerations can help you bring an associate into a growing retina practice.

David Chin Yee, MD

Beyond the Checklist: Insights For Starting a Retina Practice

Here are five critical pearls I wish I had known when I opened my own retina practice.

Peter Karth, MD, MBA, FASRS, FACS

Five Tips for Third-Party Payer Contracting

These best practices can help you strategize negotiations and maximize your leverage.

Ashley R. Geary, Esq.

Making a Smooth Transition to Manager

Tips for taking the lead and maintaining a positive work culture.

Lee Ann McKinney, COT, OSC, and Valerie Honeycutt, COT

A Cyberattack? Never!

We found out first-hand what happens in a cybersecurity breach; here’s what you can do to recover and protect your practice.

Bill James, MHA, COE

Finding a New Job: The Midcareer Move

Pearls and pitfalls from a clinician who has been through it and thrived.

Laxmi Devisetty, MD

A Guide to Starting Your Own Practice

These 16 steps will set you on the path to success as a solo practice owner.

Debra Phairas, MBA

Patient Care in the Age of Private Equity

Retina practices can implement these strategies to ensure they maintain the highest standards of care, regardless of their ownership structure.

Jordan Nelson

Addressing Space Concerns in the Retina Practice

When patient volumes necessitate growth, here’s what you can do to avoid disruption in the clinic.

Larry R. Brooks, AIA

A Day in the Life: Retina Edition

There are many different practice models to choose from in the field of retina. Which one fits your style?

Adrienne W. Scott, MD; Katherine E. Talcott, MD; Rebecca Soares, MD, MPH; Homayoun Tabandeh, MD, FASRS; Brandon Johnson, MD; Ryan A. Shields, MD; and Alan Ruby, MD

Fatal Health Care IT Decisions to Avoid

These tips can help you draft air-tight contracts when dealing with information technology vendors.

Jeffery Daigrepont

How to Improve Efficiency in Your Retina Practice

Use the lean approach to bring significant value to your patients and your bottom line.

Laurie Brown, MBA, COMT, COE, CPC, CPMA, LSSYB, and Elizabeth Monroe, MA, COE, CPSS, PHR

What Is PE and Is It Right For Me?

Several factors are at play when considering selling to private equity, and with the right team, it could be the best path for you.

Dena Jalbert, MBA, CPA