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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, OCS, 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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    • Views 1292
    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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    • Views 9670
    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.
    • Comments 0
    • Views 528
    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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    • Views 651
    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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    • Views 913
    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
    • Comments 0
    • Views 398
    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…
    • Comments 0
    • Views 383
    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…
    • Comments 0
    • Views 79
    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…
    • Comments 0
    • Views 50
    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…
    • Comments 0
    • Views 428
    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…
    • Comments 0
    • Views 55
    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…
    • Comments 0
    • Views 315
    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.
    • Comments 0
    • Views 185
    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…
    • Comments 0
    • Views 202
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