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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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Structuring Physician Employment Agreements: An Interview with Mark Kropiewnicki

MAR 26, 2018 in Webinar-Webcast, Billing, Financial Management

Changing demographics in ophthalmology contribute to high demand for new associate ophthalmologists. What does the competition mean for ophthalmologist employment agreements? We talked to contract expert Mark E. Kropiewnicki, JD, LLM.

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Benchmark and Give Your Practice a Distinct Competitive Advantage

MAR 22, 2018 By Ann M Hulett, CMPE, Susan M Loen, Derek A Preece MBA in Financial Management, Webinar-Webcast

As an administrator, you juggle countless priorities. While it may be easy for urgent matters to overwhelm the important, taking time for some non-urgent analysis and data entry can pay significant long-term dividends for your practice. Three practice management experts expl…

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Structuring Physician Employment Agreements: What's Best for You and the Practice

FEB 26, 2018 in Webinar-Webcast, Contracts

What are the current "normal" employment agreement terms for an associate joining a practice? Are these norms changing in light of health care reform and changing economics? Employment agreements are important and need to be competitive and appropriately protect the interest…

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An Expert Trainer’s Advice for Finding Great Technicians

SEP 27, 2017 By Jane T Shuman, COE COT MSM OCS in Webinar-Webcast, Staff Management

Jane Shuman discusses the greatest obstacle to recruiting, training and retaining qualified technicians, plus her pearls for hiring great staff.

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How to Train -- and Retain -- Ophthalmic Technicians

SEP 27, 2017 By Jane T Shuman, COE COT MSM OCS in Staff Management, Webinar-Webcast

To meet increased demand for ophthalmic technicians, many practices have begun hiring people without eye care experience. To keep them in these roles long-term, you need to provide effective training.

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How Relevant are RVUs to Your Practice: An Interview with Ann Hulett

SEP 07, 2017 By Ann M Hulett, CMPE in Billing, Webinar-Webcast, Financial Management

Every July, CMS releases its proposed fee schedule for next year. This usually includes changes to conversion factors and relative unit values. I inevitably wonder how much these changes will financially affect my practice next year. To answer that question, you have to unde…

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Getting the Right Fit: Tips on Succession Planning for Your Next Practice Administrator

AUG 16, 2017 By Joy Woodke, COE, OCS, OCSR in Staff Management, Webinar-Webcast

When planning the succession of your practice administrator one of the greatest obstacles may be finding the right person for the job. Each practice is unique and identifying the expectations for your new administrator is the first step during this transition. Understanding…

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View ‘Implementing MIPS in Your Practice’ Webinar

NOV 18, 2016 in Webinar-Webcast, Regulatory

Academy experts presented a live webinar Nov. 18 titled “Implementing MIPS in Your Practice.” Learn how to avoid penalties in 2019, hear answers to the questions your colleagues submitted to mips@aao.org and understand how to navigate the new reporting requirements during th…

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ICD-10-CM: Coding Rare, Complex Conditions in Ophthalmology

AUG 13, 2015 in Webinar-Webcast

ICD-10 CM is significantly more complex than ICD-9. During this free recorded webinar, Gordon Johns, MD, presents hard-to-code cases and specific principles, tools, and options that are available to you to code successfully.

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Becoming the Practice of Choice for Patients

JUL 08, 2015 in Webinar-Webcast, Marketing

How does your practice stand out among a sea of providers to become patients' practice of choice? Learn how to increase patient loyalty and practice profitability in this free recorded webinar on practice branding.

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Recorded Webinar: Test Your ICD-10 Coding Competency

JUL 08, 2015 in Webinar-Webcast

During this free recorded webinar Academy's coding experts present the nuances of coding ICD-10 for ophthalmology and test your knowledge through multiple-choice questions.

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Everything You Need to Know About Coding ICD-10-CM for Retina in 60 Minutes

MAY 07, 2015 in Webinar-Webcast

All providers must transition from ICD-9 to ICD-10 by Oct. 1, 2015. In this free 60-minute recorded webinar, retina coding specialists present an interactive program to help you transition to ICD-10 smoothly

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Hiring and Retaining an Exceptional Front Office Team

APR 29, 2015 in Webinar-Webcast, Practice Operations

An exceptional front office staff is vital to any profitable practice. They can boost patient satisfaction and revenue. During this free 60 minute recorded webinar, learn how to hire, train and retain team members who are reliable, efficient and who will help you achieve—eve…

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Managing Risk-Based Contracts Successfully: What You Need to Do (Webinar)

APR 28, 2015 in Risk Management, Financial Management, Webinar-Webcast

Are you about to enter into a risk-based arrangement with a payor, but unsure if the proposed payment model is manageable? Have you already signed a risk-based contract and need to know how to protect your interests? Experts in risk-based payment models will discuss how to m…

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Take Control of Your Online Reputation…Before Someone Else Does (Webinar - Payment Required)

FEB 12, 2015 in Webinar-Webcast, Practice Operations

During this 60-minute recorded webinar, experienced online branding experts will provide you with tools to control your online reputation. You'll learn how to prevent negative comments from ruining your good name (your brand), and negatively affecting your practice's success…

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Recruiting and Training Technicians: Solutions to Your Staffing Shortfall

NOV 11, 2014 in Webinar-Webcast, Practice Operations

During this free 60-minute recorded webinar, Jane Shuman, an expert in patient flow, scheduling and technician education, discusses strategies for recruiting and training technicians that will prepare your practice to meet the demands of today and tomorrow. Ensure that patie…

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Creating a High-Performing Team to Boost Practice Profitability (Webinar)

SEP 09, 2014 in Practice Operations, Webinar-Webcast

In this 60-minute recorded webinar, practice management expert Maureen Waddle, will show you how to get your team to support common goals and values. She will provide you with reporting tools, coaching techniques and examples of effective communication to improve their perfo…

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Achieve Efficient Practice Flow Systems and Increase Profitability

AUG 19, 2014 in Webinar-Webcast, Practice Operations

In this free 60-minute recorded webinar, practice-flow expert Larry R. Brooks will show you how to identify, quantify and minimize delays in providing patient care. He will discuss how delays hurt your bottom line and teach you how to achieve an efficient, more profitable, f…

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The Secret Truth of Optical Dispensing: The ‘Path to Purchase’ Revealed

JUL 15, 2014 in Practice Operations, Optical Dispensing, Webinar-Webcast

During this free 60-minute recorded webinar, optical dispensary expert Art De Gennaro explains the “path to purchase” marketing strategy regularly used in retail and how it applies to ophthalmology.

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HIPAA Compliance Essentials: What You Need to Know to Prepare for an Audit

JUN 17, 2014 in Regulatory, Webinar-Webcast

Find out if your practice meets HIPAA requirements for privacy, security and breach notification during this free recorded webinar. Expert instructors will show you what you need to know to evaluate your risk of noncompliance and identify areas to improve. Learn how to be pr…

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