Multiple component intraocular lens: first human implantation.

Purpose: To report the first clinical implantation of a foldable, spherical multiple component intraocular lens (MC-IOL). Previous studies and publications described a polymethylmethacrylate version of this lens, which required a 7-mm incision for its implantation. The foldable version of this lens system can be inserted through a < 3-mm incision.

Addressing uncompensated hospital services. Case study: physician revenue-enhancement program.

Traditionally, physicians have provided many uncompensated services to hospitals such as emergency room on-call duty, charity care and committee appointments. But physicians can no longer afford to give away services, and hospitals need their assistance to become more cost-efficient. This article describes an innovative physician-driven cost-management program that pays physicians for their hospital work and saves the hospital money.