Why Cataract Payments Keep Falling

Medicare’s reimbursement formula leaves ophthalmic surgeons with shrinking compensation. To reverse this trend, advocacy is critical.

By: Jim Gallagher, senior managing editor

Ophthalmology Management April 26, 2025

Clinical Report: Why Cataract Payments Keep Falling

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