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SightMD Pennsylvania Welcomes Alyssa Gasser, OD to its Expert Team

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Monday, December 5, 2022

HAUPPAUGE, N.Y., Dec. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- SightMD Pennsylvania, a leading multi-specialty ophthalmology platform in Pennsylvania, welcomes Alyssa Gasser, OD to its expert team.

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  • SightMD Pennsylvania, a leading multi-specialty ophthalmology platform in Pennsylvania, welcomes Alyssa Gasser, OD to its expert team.
  • HAUPPAUGE, N.Y., Dec. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- SightMD Pennsylvania, a leading multi-specialty ophthalmology platform in Pennsylvania, welcomes Alyssa Gasser, OD to its expert team.
  • SightMD Pennsylvania is actively seeking ophthalmology professionals who are interested in joining our outstanding team.
  • SightMD Pennsylvania offers patients access to 12 ophthalmic surgeons and specialists through the convenience of 7 clinical locations and 2 Ambulatory Surgery Centers in Pennsylvania.

Aria Care Partners Hires Chief Medical Officer To Focus on Audiology Care

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Thursday, July 21, 2022

OVERLAND PARK, Kan., July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Leading provider of integrated ancillary medical services hires Chief Medical Officer to focus on audiology care.

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  • Aria Care Partners, the leading provider of ancillary medical services for skilled nursing facilities, has announced Michelle T. Sporn, Au.D., ABAC, as chief medical officer of its Audiology service line.
  • OVERLAND PARK, Kan., July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Leading provider of integrated ancillary medical services hires Chief Medical Officer to focus on audiology care.
  • Aria Care Partners , the leading provider of ancillary medical services for skilled nursing facilities, has announced Michelle T. Sporn, Au.D., ABAC, as chief medical officer of its Audiology service line.
  • Dr. Sporn's primary focus is to provide support and guidance to the Aria Care Partners team of audiologists.

Four Members Elected to the ATA Board of Directors to Help Advance Tinnitus Research and Management

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Wednesday, October 20, 2021

VIENNA, Va., Oct. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The American Tinnitus Association elected four members to its board of directors to further advance its mission to improve evidence-based tinnitus treatments, educate healthcare providers on tinnitus management, and research potential cures.

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  • VIENNA, Va., Oct. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The American Tinnitus Association elected four members to its board of directors to further advance its mission to improve evidence-based tinnitus treatments, educate healthcare providers on tinnitus management, and research potential cures.
  • The ATA Board of Directors guides the organization in its efforts to provide guidance on tinnitus management, educate physicians and other healthcare providers on evidence-based tinnitus treatments and management tools, and fund international research initiatives aimed at curing and treating tinnitus.
  • Newly Elected ATA Board Members:
    Sara K. Downs, AuD, is the owner of Hearing Wellness Center and Tinnitus Treatment Center in Duluth, MN.
  • Call the ATA at 1-800-634-8978, if you need general guidance on tinnitus management and finding qualified healthcare providers for care.

NextGen Healthcare Launches Industry’s Next Evolution of Integrated Eye Care Technology

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Tuesday, November 10, 2020

NextGen Healthcare, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXGN), a leading provider of ambulatory-focused technology solutions, today announced it has launched a dedicated optometric workflow in its fully integrated eye care platform.

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  • NextGen Healthcare, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXGN), a leading provider of ambulatory-focused technology solutions, today announced it has launched a dedicated optometric workflow in its fully integrated eye care platform.
  • Our new optometric template takes eye care to a higher level by enhancing the linkage between optometrists and ophthalmologists, said John Beck, chief solutions officer for NextGen Healthcare.
  • NextGen Ophthalmic Suite provides a fully integrated eye care workflow that co-manages correspondence between specialists - ensuring patients benefit from the full spectrum of care with no disconnects.
  • The optometry workflow integrates with NextGen Optical Management, NextGen Enterprise, NextGen Mobile, NextGen Financial Analytics and NextGen Patient Experience Platform.

Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions Announces a New College of Optometry and Appoints Adam Hickenbotham as Dean

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Monday, October 12, 2020

Addressing the shortage of optometry colleges in the Western U.S., Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions (RMUoHP) announced an intent to develop a new College of Optometry on the RMUoHP campus with Dr. Adam Hickenbotham, OD, MPH, PhD, selected as the Founding Dean.

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  • Addressing the shortage of optometry colleges in the Western U.S., Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions (RMUoHP) announced an intent to develop a new College of Optometry on the RMUoHP campus with Dr. Adam Hickenbotham, OD, MPH, PhD, selected as the Founding Dean.
  • We are pleased Dr. Hickenbotham, one of the leading experts and groundbreakers in optometry, will lead our efforts in starting our College of Optometry, said Dr. Richard P. Nielsen, founding president and CEO of RMUoHP.
  • The College will offer the traditional training that optometrists have received in the past but will also prepare physician-level providers of optometry.
  • Hickenbotham played a crucial role in creating a new college of optometry in Tennessee where he was the Director of Research for the College of Health Sciences and the Assistant Dean for Research.

Five join New England College of Optometry's Board of Trustees

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Wednesday, July 15, 2020

BOSTON, July 15, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --New England College of Optometry (NECO) announces five new members to its Board of Trustees.

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  • BOSTON, July 15, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --New England College of Optometry (NECO) announces five new members to its Board of Trustees.
  • Dr. Bennett graduated from New England College of Optometry and served two terms as President of NECO's Alumni Association.
  • Dr. Coffey is a graduate of New England College of Optometry and holds a master's degree in chemistry from Boston College.
  • Dr. Ricciardi is a graduate of the New England College of Optometry and Assumption College.

Salus University and National Vision Partner to Educate Optometry Students on Remote Eye Exam Technology

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Tuesday, March 3, 2020

Salus University has partnered with National Vision, Inc., a subsidiary of National Vision Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: EYE), to advance optometric education via a pilot program focused on training students on conducting remote eye exams utilizing high-tech equipment and real-time secure HD video conferencing.

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  • Salus University has partnered with National Vision, Inc., a subsidiary of National Vision Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: EYE), to advance optometric education via a pilot program focused on training students on conducting remote eye exams utilizing high-tech equipment and real-time secure HD video conferencing.
  • The technology enables optometrists to see patients remotely in locations that do not have a doctor or when the doctor is not available.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200303005293/en/
    Doctors from the University launched the pilot program in January, conducting remote exams from The Eye Institute - the Universitys main clinical optometric facility - for patients within a retail optical location operated by National Vision.
  • Salus operates four clinical facilities in Philadelphia and Montgomery counties that provide highly specialized vision, hearing and balance, and speech-language pathology services.