Saturday, Nov. 8, to Tuesday, Nov. 11
Hall B-4, Booth 3532
Stop by the Academy Resource Center to learn about important programs that affect your daily practice, from advocacy to the latest developments in clinical education.
AAOE Practice Management Center
AAOE, the American Academy of Ophthalmic Executives, addresses the special needs of those responsible for managing the business side of an ophthalmic practice, including office managers, administrators, and managing physicians. Visit the AAOE Practice Management Center in the Resource Center for help with critical business issues like coding, human resources and more. Practice management consultants will be available in AAOE's Consultant Corner to provide free guidance and insight.
Academy Products
Visit the Academy Resource Center to check out hundreds of products for all your clinical education, patient education and practice management needs!
New and revised products include:
Clinical Education
- 2008–2009 Basic and Clinical Science Course
- Color Atlas of Gonioscopy, Second Edition
- LEO Clinical Update Course on DVD-ROM: Orbit and Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery
- LEO Clinical Update Course on DVD-ROM: Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
- 2008 Focal Points
- Eye Movies – Phacoemulsification: Complications, Volume 1 and 2 DVDs
Patient Education
- Understanding Age-Related Macular Degeneration DVD
- Understanding Diabetic Retinopathy DVD
- Laser Trabeculoplasty Brochure
- EK (Endothelial Keratoplasty) Brochure
- Enhanced Lens Options for Cataract Surgery Booklet
- Tamsulosin (Flomax) and Eye Surgery Eye Fact Sheet
- International Patient Pages: Patient Education PDFs in Spanish and Portuguese
AAOE/Practice Management
- 2009 Coding Products
- Ophthalmic Coding Coach (book and CD-ROM)
- ICD-9 for Ophthalmology
- ICD-9 Quick Reference Cards
- CPT Professional Edition
- CPT Standard Edition
- CPT Pocket Guide for Ophthalmology
- HCPCS
- Ophthalmic Coding Series
- Code This Case
- A+ Marketing: Proven Tactics for Success
- Dispensing for Ophthalmologists: What MDs and Administrators Need to Know to Operate a Profitable Dispensary
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Academy Store
Enjoy a 10% discount when you place an order of at least $250 in products at the Academy Store in the Resource Center. Plus, receive a 10% discount if you purchase four or more coding products. You can also purchase Subspecialty Day syllabi here.
CME Credits
Obtain a receipt as confirmation of the number of CME hours you entered or as proof of attendance.
Communications and Periodicals
Visit the Communications and Periodicals desk to learn about the Academy’s informational resources.
- EyeSmart: The focus of the Academy’s public awareness campaign in 2008 is preventing eye injuries. Learn more about EyeSmart’s efforts and how you can get involved. Sign up to receive free educational materials (available to U.S. members) and pick up a free EyeSmart gift.
- Academy Express: Whether you practice in Beijing, Ghana or Dubai, Academy Express offers a quick look at highlights from peer-reviewed clinical journals, opinion from leading experts in the field and news from the Academy and your regional ophthalmic society. In partnership with international ophthalmic societies, Academy Express is e-mailed to ophthalmologists around the globe every week.
- Ophthalmologyand EyeNet: Check out the Academy’s highly esteemed peer-reviewed journal and news and clinical update magazine.
- Media Relations: View a tape of the top ophthalmology stories from the past year, featuring your colleagues, and sign up to become a clinical correspondent yourself.
- The Web site: Drop by and offer your feedback on AAO.org. What do you like and use on a regular basis, or what online features would you like to see changed or added?
- Medem: Learn about the premier physician-patient communications network.
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Member Services
Visit the membership booth to learn about the benefits of Academy, AAOE or ISRS/AAO membership, update an existing member's profile, pay for next year’s dues, get information on the awards program or drop off your CME form.
Ophthalmic News & Education (O.N.E) Network
Experience the most comprehensive online resource in ophthalmology. The O.N.E. Network offers an advanced search of up-to-date clinical content, free self-assessments, Maintenance of Certification study tools and access to leading clinical journals, practice guidelines and much more. Ask to see a live demonstration!
Patient Education DVD Personalization
Visit Patient Education to add your own on-camera introduction to award-winning Academy patient education DVDs. Our DVDs emphasize compliance and realistic expectations. Your personalized introduction can underscore those messages, communicate your commitment to patient care and help alleviate your patients’ anxiety.
All DVDs are available in either English or Spanish and include waiting-room loop functionality.
Personalization sessions are 15 minutes long and available by appointment. Prior to recording, you will be provided with a sample script to edit as you see fit. This year’s customizable DVDs include:
To schedule an appointment, e-mail Dave Turbert or phone 415-561-8549.
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Quality of Care and Knowledge Base
Browse newly revised Preferred Practice Pattern® guidelines, Summary Benchmarks (available on the Web site and as a PDA download) and new Ophthalmic Technology and Complementary Therapy Assessments. Learn about The Electronic Office, which promotes the exchange of information and images using common standards, so you can access patient data anytime and anywhere.
State and Subspecialty Relations and Federal Affairs
Learn more about the Academy’s advocacy efforts on behalf of ophthalmology. You can also send a letter to Congress, talk to federal experts about reimbursement and patient protections and find about joint efforts between the Academy and other ophthalmic societies.
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