TAMPA, Fla., Oct. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nextech, market leader of comprehensive technology solutions for specialty physician practices, today announced Chief Medical Officer Dr. Jason Handza will present on the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) in improving clinical and patient outcomes at Eyecelerator, a conference about trends and innovations in eyecare. Attendees can watch Handza’s presentation at 2:07 p.m. Oct. 17 in room 451B of McCormick Place in Chicago.

“We believe that through the responsible use of AI we can significantly improve clinical operations,” Handza said. “These improvements also have the potential to drive significantly better patient and healthcare outcomes.”

Handza is a practicing physician with 20 years of experience in ophthalmology. His expertise helps strategically guide excellence in product design and development for the Nextech technology platform to drive better practice and patient outcomes.

Eyecelerator, a partnership between the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, features key opinion leaders and highlights industry advancements, investment trends, and innovative new products disrupting eyecare. The event is committed to accelerating ophthalmic innovation by connecting the scientific talent and entrepreneurs advancing eyecare with mission-driven investors and business partners who support their success.

Nextech also will be exhibiting at the AAO 2024 conference from Oct. 18-21. Stop by Booth 2308 to learn more about Nextech or visit www.nextech.com.

About Nextech

Nextech is the complete healthcare technology solution for specialty providers. Since 1997, Nextech has been focused on delivering innovative solutions and services that drive efficiency, fuel growth, and enhance the patient care experience. Nextech services more than 16,000 physicians and over 60,000 office staff members in the clinical specialties of dermatology, med spa, ophthalmology, orthopedics, and plastic surgery. 

About Eyecelerator

Eyecelerator, originally called Ophthovation, is a partnership between the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) and the American Academy of Ophthalmology to connect entrepreneurs, investors, businesses and ophthalmologists to accelerate ophthalmic innovation and improve patient outcomes. For more information, visit https://eyecelerator.com.

About the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery

ASCRS is an international educational society with nearly 8,000 ophthalmic surgeons at every career stage. Its mission is to empower anterior segment surgeons to improve the vision, outcomes and quality of life for their patients through innovative approaches to education, advocacy and philanthropy. For more information, visit ascrs.org.

About the American Academy of Ophthalmology

The academy is the world’s largest association of eye physicians and surgeons. A global community of 32,000 medical doctors, it protects sight and empowers lives by setting the standards for ophthalmic education and advocating for its patients and the public. The academy innovates to advance the profession and to ensure the delivery of the highest-quality eye care. Through its EyeSmart^® articles on AAO.org, the academy provides the public with the most trusted information about eye health. For more information, visit aao.org. 

Ian Hoffman

Chief Marketing Officer

i.hoffman@nextech.com