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Help and advice on running a successful practice, from the experts at the American Academy of Ophthalmic Executives. Articles featured in the AAOE's Practice Management Express email newsletter.

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Submit an Abstract to Present an Instruction Course at the Academy Annual Meeting

DEC 11, 2019 in AAOE Program Highlights

Beginning Thursday, Dec. 12 visit Presenter Central to submit your instruction course abstract for AAO 2020. The abstract submitter closes Jan. 14, 2020.

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New AAOE Membership Benefits Starting in January 2020

DEC 04, 2019

These new AAOE benefits will be available to members starting in January 2020.

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Practice Assets Grow Your Practice Value

SEP 16, 2019 By Jim Hamlett in Practice Operations, Financial Management

It is important to remember that price does not equal value. Maximize the value of your practice assets by going after the best value and not the least expensive you can find. It is important to remember that price does not equal value. You maximize the value of your busines…

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Lesson Learned: Steps to Prevent Adverse Drug Reactions in Your Patients

SEP 03, 2019 By Mary Becka in EHRs, Medical Records, Practice Operations, Risk Management

In AAOE's recurring series, "Lesson Learned," practice administrator and immediate past AAOE board chair Mary Becka shares the story of one of her practice's employees, whose family member tragically passed away due to what is believed to have been an allergic reaction to IC…

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Lesson Learned: The Perils of Warehousing Your Own Optical Inventory

SEP 03, 2019 By Anthony J Johnson MD in Practice Operations, Risk Management, Optical Dispensing, Financial Management

In AAOE's recurring series, "Lesson Learned," ophthalmologist and AAOE board member Anthony J Johnson, MD shares what led his practice to stop warehousing their contact lens inventory on site.

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Stories From the Field: An Interview With Dr. Anthony Johnson

JUL 26, 2019 By Anthony J Johnson MD

In AAOE's recurring series, "Stories from the Field," ophthalmologist and AAOE board member Anthony J Johnson, MD discusses why developing an understanding of practice management and administration was beneficial for the success of his practice.

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Stories From the Field: An Interview With Nicole Kesten

JUL 26, 2019 By Nicole E Kesten

In AAOE's recurring series, "Stories from the Field," Nicole E. Kesten, MS, the director of practice operations for Chicago Glaucoma Consultants discusses her most memorable and most challenging ophthalmic practice experiences.

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The New Ophthalmic Practice Administrator – Strategies for Getting Up to Speed Faster and Smarter

JUL 16, 2019 By Sara Burns Rapuano, MBA, OCS

As a new administrator, you can lend a fresh perspective, which is incredibly valuable to a practice. But the first few months for a new practice administrator can be challenging. Whether you are new to practice administration or just new to ophthalmic practice administratio…

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Call for AAOE Board of Directors Nominations

JUN 28, 2019

AAOE, board of directors, nomination, practice management, leadership

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Stories from the Field: An Interview With Natalie Loyacano

JUN 17, 2019 By Natalie M Loyacano, COMT, OCSR

In AAOE's recurring series, "Stories from the Field," Natalie Loyacano, COMT, ROUB, OSA, OCSR, the practice administrator for The VitreoRetinal Eye Center in Biloxi, Mississippi and Chair of the AAOE's Content Committee discusses how she became an ophthalmic practice admini…

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Lesson Learned: Hospice and Medicare Advantage

JUN 14, 2019 By Natalie M Loyacano, COMT, OCSR in Practice Operations, Financial Management, Billing

Natalie Loyacano shares important considerations you should be aware of when dealing with hospice and Medicare Advantage Plans.

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AAO 2019 First-Time Attendee Tips

JUN 11, 2019 in AAOE Program Highlights

The AAOE board shares its advice for first-time attendees of AAO 2019, the biggest meeting in ophthalmology.

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Cloud Computing for Ophthalmology

JUN 04, 2019 By Jeffery Daigrepont in EHRs

Cloud computing is a growing force in health care. As health care providers evaluate the benefits and disadvantages of cloud-based solutions, several adoption strategies are emerging. Implementing the right strategy is critical when determining your future readiness, especia…

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5 Reasons to Benchmark Your Practice Performance Every Year

MAY 06, 2019 in Financial Management

Three seasoned practice management experts – a physician and two administrators – share why they make sure to evaluate their practice each year, with the Academy's AcadeMetrics benchmarking tool.

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Cross-Cultural Challenges: Creating an Inclusive Practice

APR 24, 2019 in Practice Operations

A physician treating patients will encounter diverse ages, health histories and conditions. One of the sessions at Mid-Year Forum 2019 explored what ophthalmologist can do to respond to a changing America.

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Emergency Planning and Disaster Preparedness for Everyone

APR 24, 2019

Ophthalmologists may not be able to predict the next calamity to strike, but they can be prepared for them. One of the sessions at Mid-Year Forum 2019 explored the resources available to physicians who want to prepare for the unexpected.

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Social Media Training: Why You Need it and How It’s Done

APR 24, 2019 in Practice Operations

Social media is everywhere, and it’s being used for work and play. At a session during Mid-Year Forum 2019, ophthalmologists discussed how to harness the power of social media to benefit their medical practices and their patients.

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Private Equity – Round Two

APR 23, 2019

Private-equity acquisition of ophthalmic and other medical practices has grown significantly in recent years. Mid-Year Forum 2019 once again examined this trend during a session on what it means for the profession.

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Constructing an Ophthalmology-Specific Patient Survey

APR 10, 2019 By Sara Burns Rapuano, MBA, OCS

Learn the best questions to ask on your practice's patient survey to yield useful feedback and create a better experience for your patients. Practice management consultant Sara Burns Rapuano discusses how to design and evaluate a well-constructed patient survey.

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Boost Revenues: Identifying and Correcting Process Failures in Your Revenue Cycle

APR 03, 2019 By Sara Burns Rapuano, MBA, OCS

The key to boosting revenues is by analyzing the process you use to submit claims and eliminate errors. We analyze what you should be on the lookout for and how to avoid the pitfalls..

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