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In this episode of the Doc2Doc podcast, Dr. Swarupa Kancherla, Columbus Ophthalmology Associates, and RCM's Sarah Pisano join hosts Dr. Albert Cheung and Dr. Katie Rachon to break down Medicare’s G2211 code, an add-on designed to capture the ongoing care and cognitive work involved in managing chronic or complex conditions. They explore real-world ophthalmology examples where the code applies, offer documentation tips and share how practices can leverage G2211 to better reflect the value of the care providers deliver every day.

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At AbbVie, we set our sights on a future where vision lasts a lifetime. With a legacy of more than 75 years in eye care, we’re proud to offer 125 eye care products that help to preserve and protect vision for patients around the world. We treat conditions from the front to the back of the eye, including glaucoma, ocular surface disease, and retinal diseases.  

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In this latest episode of the Doc2Doc podcast, hosts Dr. Sara LeMay, Retina Associates of Kentucky, and Dr. Aparna Shah, Bennett & Bloom Eye Centers, welcome retina specialist Dr. Jeremy Wolfe, Associated Retinal Consultants, to discuss Susvimo, a port delivery system for administering highly concentrated ranibizumab. 

Dr. Wolfe explains its design, which allows for slow, sustained drug delivery into the vitreous cavity via simple diffusion. He details the surgical procedure, highlighting its learning curve and support from surgical device specialists, as well as the post-operative follow-up and refill process, which patients in clinical trials strongly preferred over regular intravitreal injections. 

Dr. Wolfe also addresses the 2022 voluntary recall due to septum dislocation issues. While the procedure differs from standard retina surgeries, Dr. Wolfe believes it is well within the capabilities of retina specialists, paving the way for broader adoption. 

The program is brought to you by our Corporate Sponsor, AbbVie. The opinions of the presenters and the content shared is not created by or necessarily endorsed by AbbVie.

"At AbbVie, we set our sights on a future where vision lasts a lifetime. With a legacy of more than 75 years in eye care, we’re proud to offer 125 eye care products that help to preserve and protect vision for patients around the world. We treat conditions from the front to the back of the eye, including glaucoma, ocular surface disease, and retinal diseases. For more information, visit: https://www.abbvie.com/science/areas-of-focus/eye-care.html."

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In our February episode of the Doc2Doc podcast, hosts Alex Cohen, M.D., Ph.D., and Sara LeMay discuss the Medical Executive Board (MEB) with guests and MEB Chairs Drs. Robert Foster and Jonathan Weston.

The MEB, established in 2021, aims to improve the quality of care and experience for all stakeholders within EyeCare Partners. It operates through a collaborative leadership model, combining provider leadership with administrative expertise, and includes various committees focused on enhancing productivity, job satisfaction, education, efficiencies and research.

The episode highlights the MEB's accomplishments in 2024, including its transition to MEB 3.0 and closer collaboration with the EyeCare Partners Innovation Center (EPIC). Looking ahead to 2025, the MEB plans to expand educational opportunities, enhance mentorship programs and improve network efficiency. Drs. Foster and Weston emphasized the importance of engagement from EyeCare Partners providers to make a tangible difference in the organization.

The program is brought to you by our Corporate Sponsor, AbbVie. The opinions of the presenters and the content shared is not created by or necessarily endorsed by AbbVie.

"At AbbVie, we set our sights on a future where vision lasts a lifetime. With a legacy of more than 75 years in eye care, we’re proud to offer 125 eye care products that help to preserve and protect vision for patients around the world. We treat conditions from the front to the back of the eye, including glaucoma, ocular surface disease, and retinal diseases. For more information, visit: https://www.abbvie.com/science/areas-of-focus/eye-care.html."

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This episode features hosts Albert Cheung, M.D., and Katie Rachon, O.D., FAAO, along with featured guests Janelle Adeniran, M.D., Ph.D., and Aparna Shah, M.D., on the topic of social media.

Adeniran is an ophthalmologist at Bennett & Bloom Eye Centers in the Louisville, Ky., area. She is a co-curator for Retina Rocks, the world’s largest online multimedia retina image library and bibliography repository. Shah, also an ophthalmologist at Bennett & Bloom, is a content creator for iDocSocial and active on TikTok and Instagram.

Together, they delve into the innovative ways use of social media can support the goals of eye care providers. The episode concludes with actionable advice for doctors looking to enhance their personal social media presence: stay authentic, embrace learning and just get started.

The program is brought to you by our Corporate Sponsor, AbbVie. The opinions of the presenters and the content shared is not created by or necessarily endorsed by AbbVie.

"At AbbVie, we set our sights on a future where vision lasts a lifetime. With a legacy of more than 75 years in eye care, we’re proud to offer 125 eye care products that help to preserve and protect vision for patients around the world. We treat conditions from the front to the back of the eye, including glaucoma, ocular surface disease, and retinal diseases. For more information, visit: https://www.abbvie.com/science/areas-of-focus/eye-care.html."

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Hosts Alex Cohen, M.D., Ph.D., and Sara LeMay, O.D., discuss some of the latest treatment advances for patients with dry eye disease with featured guest Tracy Lukasiewicz, O.D., an optometrist at Desert Vista Eye Specialists in Arizona. 

In the United States alone, nearly 16 million adults have been diagnosed with dry eye, though the true prevalence may be much higher due to underreporting. This common yet often debilitating condition can cause discomfort, blurry vision and a significant impact on daily life. This episode explores some of the latest medications making waves in the field and how innovation is helping to manage and relieve the symptoms of dry eye disease.

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Hosts Alex Cohen, M.D., Ph.D., and Ian McWherter, O.D., FAAO, engage with Carol Aune, O.D., and Megan Kingdon, BSN, RN, COA, CCRC, on the topic of Clinical Research at EyeCare Partners. Learn more about how EyeCare Partners practices participate in numerous studies across all subspecialties in eye care, including dry eye, glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration, diabetes and more. You'll also hear how you can get involved. 

Did you know? Eye doctors and research staff at ECP have been conducting clinical research for more than 35 years and have participated in over 500 research studies. Our goal is to pave the way for tomorrow’s eye care and bring it to our patients today.

Dr. Aune is Co-Chair, Research Medical Executive Board for EyeCare Partners and an optometrist at eyecarecenter in Raleigh, N.C., while Kingdon is Director of Clinical Research. Cohen is an ophthalmologist at Desert Vista Eye in Phoenix, and McWherter is an optometrist at Bennett & Bloom Eye Centers in Louisville, Ky. 

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EyeCare Partners (ECP) doctors will share key data and innovation at AAO 2024, the upcoming annual American Academy of Ophthalmology meeting. The Academy’s annual meeting takes place Friday, Oct. 18, through Monday, Oct. 21, at McCormick Place in Chicago.

The full lineup of AAO 2024 presenters can be found on the AAO’s website. More than two dozen EyeCare Partners physicians will be engaged in poster sessions, presentations, symposia, and skills-transfer and instruction courses. Hear from our doctors on what they are bringing to and excited about at this year's Academy in the Windy City. 

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In this Doc2Doc podcast episode, hosts Albert Cheung, M.D., and Katie Rachon, O.D., FAAO, engage with EyeCare Partners providers Mary Weimer, M.D., and Terri Gossard, O.D., on the topics of strabismus and coloboma. Strabismus involves misalignment of the eyes while coloboma involves missing tissue from part of the eye that occurs during development. 

Both conditions were brought to light with Olympic gymnast Stephen Nedoroscik and his performance and medal win this past summer at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France. Nedoroscik is now competing on Dancing With the Stars.

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This month's Doc2Doc Podcast focuses on gene therapy in eye care. Our guests are Kimberly, Drenser, M.D., Ph.D., an ophthalmologist at Associated Retinal Consultants; and Robert Sisk, M.D., FACS, an ophthalmologist at Cincinnati Eye Institute. They are featured along with hosts Albert Cheung, M.D., ophthalmologist at Virginia Eye Consultants, and Sara Lemay, OD, optometrist at Retina Associates of Kentucky. 

Gene therapy in eye care is a cutting-edge approach that involves modifying or manipulating genes to potentially treat or prevent various eye diseases. This therapy holds significant promise for conditions that were previously considered untreatable or that have limited treatment options. This month's discussion includes the only currently U.S. FDA-approved gene therapy and other potential future options in the research pipeline.

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This month's Doc2Doc Podcast focuses on minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS). Our guest is Marcus Muallem, MD, a combined glaucoma and cornea specialist at Grand Rapids Ophthalmology in Michigan. Dr. Muallem is featured along with hosts Alex Cohen, MD, PhD, ophthalmologist at Desert Vista Eye Specialists, and Sara Lemay, OD, optometrist at Retina Associates of Kentucky. 
 
MIGS aims to reduce intraocular pressure in patients with mild to moderate glaucoma. The various types of MIGS options are discussed with an emphasis on newer procedures. Please note that specific MIGS coverage and availability may vary based on individual patient needs, insurance plans/coverage and the geographic region where a patient resides. 

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