Economic Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic Post-Mitigation on Pediatric Ophthalmologists.
J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus
; 59(5): 291-295, 2022.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2055518
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
To create a survey to assess the economic impact that the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic post-mitigation (post-shutdown) has had on pediatric ophthalmologists.METHODS:
A 14-question survey was disseminated to United States-based pediatric ophthalmologists on the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (AAPOS) discussion board and on social media. Demographic data and data on the economic effect of the COVID-19 pandemic post-mitigation were collected.RESULTS:
A total of 129 pediatric ophthalmologists completed the survey. Eighty-four (65.1%) respondents reported a clinical revenue decrease of greater than 10%, 83 (64.3%) a surgical decrease of greater than 10%, and 66 (51.2%) an income decrease of greater than 10%. Fifteen (11.6%) respondents reported limiting the number of Medicaid patients. This was more prevalent among those in private practice (P = .027). Twenty-seven (20.9%) pediatric ophthalmologists responded that they planned to retire earlier than anticipated because of the pandemic and 2 (1.6%) responded that they have retired since the start of the pandemic. Six (4.7%) respondents reported that they have sold their practice since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.CONCLUSIONS:
Pediatric ophthalmologists continue to face economic challenges introduced by the COVID-19 pandemic. Reduced revenue may represent a new normal for the near future in pediatric ophthalmology. These unprecedented economic upheavals come at a time when the field of pediatric ophthalmology already faces difficulties with low reimbursement and attracting new trainees. This multitude of issues may escalate into a crisis in providing appropriate pediatric ophthalmic care. [J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus. 2022;59(5)291-295.].
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MEDLINE
Main subject:
Ophthalmology
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Ophthalmologists
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COVID-19
Type of study:
Experimental Studies
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Observational study
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Prognostic study
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Randomized controlled trials
Limits:
Child
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Humans
Country/Region as subject:
North America
Language:
English
Journal:
J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus
Year:
2022
Document Type:
Article
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