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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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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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How to Develop and Retain a Top-Notch Technician Team

FEB 11, 2019 By Sara Burns Rapuano, MBA, OCS in Staff Management

Long-term technicians are the backbone of a well-run office. They provide the stability and institutional knowledge to optimize patient flow. But hiring, training and retaining technicians is one of the biggest challenges for practice administrators.

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Vision Statements Improve Goal Achievement

JAN 24, 2019 By Maureen Waddle, MBA in Strategic Planning

Maureen Waddle, principal and senior consultant at BSM Consulting, discusses the importance of setting your practice’s goals so they directly reflect your vision statement. Whatever they may be, annual goals should move the practice toward achieving its vision.

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Management Accounting - Big Data for Ophthalmology Management

DEC 12, 2018 By Sara Burns Rapuano, MBA, OCS in Financial Management

While financial accounting focuses on recording historical data to use in tax reporting and bank reconciliations, managerial accounting is a process which allows us to identify, measure, analyze and use our financial data to make prospective management decisions. Manager…

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Consolidation in Healthcare - Is Bigger Better?

DEC 12, 2018

Join Robert E. Wiggins, Jr. MD, MHA, managing partner of Asheville Eye Associates and the Academy's Senior Secretary for Ophthalmic Practice as he discusses the acceleration of consolidation in healthcare, particularly the role of private equity firms and why many ophthalmol…

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11 Things to Know About Malpractice “Tail” Insurance

DEC 10, 2018 By Daniel M Bernick JD

Liability insurance extending beyond the end of a policy period is known as “tail.” It can be an issue for shareholder physicians who leave a group, and it can be a never-ending dilemma for associate physician contracts. Must it be purchased? Who pays for the cost? Here are…

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10 Due Diligence Items for Purchase of an Ophthalmic Practice

NOV 15, 2018 By Daniel M Bernick JD

Purchasing an ophthalmic practice can be an excellent strategic or financial move for the buyers. Although there is no one-size-fits all approach, here are 10 due-diligence tasks that should be completed before signing the deal.

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AAOE Keynote Address: Leadership is a Privilege

NOV 15, 2018 in Staff Management, AAOE Program Highlights

Join speaker Dr. Jackie Frieberg as she unpacks the character strengths of gutsy leaders and shows you how these strengths play out in some of the world’s most admired companies. This presentation is about the kind of leadership that chooses service over self-interest an…

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5 Considerations for Your Practice Real Estate, Part 2

NOV 08, 2018 By Collin Hart in Practice Operations, Practice Ownership, Strategic Planning

In part 2 of a two-part series geared towards the veteran ophthalmologist, Collin Hart, MBA, CEO, managing director of ERE Healthcare Real Estate Advisors highlights key variables that will positively impact your bottom line as you progress toward your career and life goals.

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Tips for Developing Self-Awareness — the Key Component to Emotional Intelligence

NOV 08, 2018 By Maureen Waddle, MBA

Great leaders know they cannot begin to lead others without first knowing themselves. Maureen Waddle, principal and senior consultant at BSM Consulting, shares some simple steps to help you develop self-awareness and, in turn, make you a better leader.

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