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As ophthalmic practices continue to face decreasing profit margins, the Academy continues to offer lean principles that can make a dramatic difference in your practice. Focusing on small, incremental changes can produce immediate results. AAOE will provide 52 Weeks of Lean tips in 2023 to help you improve efficiency and maximize profitability.
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AAOE Compliance Tips

NOV 08, 2022 in Professional Growth, Managing Your Practice, Regulatory Compliance

AAOE experts share tips to help practices on their path to compliance and manage risk.

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7 ways to Effectively Maximize the Contributions of Your Ophthalmic Staff

SEP 21, 2022 By Matthew M Baugh, COT, MHA, OCS, OCSR in Lean Management, Financial Management, Practice Operations, Managing Your Practice, Practice Ownership, Professional Growth

There are seven key tips to maximize the most critical resource in delivering effective eye care in this National Library of Medicine article, "How can we make the most of allied health personnel?”

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Practice Interview: Why You Can and Should Build a DIY Leadership Training Program in Your Practice

AUG 22, 2022 By Mike Lyons, MHRIR, Stephanie Collins Mangham, MBA, COA, OCSR, Megan Odell, MHHR, Melissa Hartig, MSHA in Managing Your Practice, Professional Growth, Practice Operations, Staff Management

Who drives the culture of your practice? Your entire practice team does. But what if none of your staff have ever led before?

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Foundation for a Career in Ophthalmology: Ophthalmic Medical Assistant

AUG 15, 2022 By Matthew M Baugh, COT, MHA, OCS, OCSR in Professional Growth

Matthew Baugh, MHA, COT, OCS, OCSR, Academy manager of coding and reimbursement, describes why he loves being an ophthalmic technician and how it led to his expanded career and life-long journey in ophthalmology.

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A Practice Administrator’s Observations on the New Normal

JUL 18, 2022 By Savory A Turman, COMT in Managing Your Practice, Lean Management, Staff Management, Professional Growth, Practice Operations, Coronavirus

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about tremendous changes in our world. Some people presume that the ending of the pandemic will be a return to “normal,” a return to pre-pandemic behaviors, philosophies and work trends. This is a false hope and a successful leader will reco…

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Beginner Practice Administrator? Here’s How I Began My New Career

JUL 14, 2022 By Alexandra Acaba, MSW in Professional Growth, Managing Your Practice

Five foundational competencies that are necessary to establish yourself as a practice leader.

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Viewpoint: 7 Tips for CV Building for Young Ophthalmologists

JUL 11, 2022 By Jill Maher, COE, MA in Contracts, Professional Growth, Managing Your Practice, Viewpoint

How much time does an employer typically spend reviewing your curriculum vitae? Just six seconds on average. Here are a some tips to make your CV stand out from other applicants and keep them reading.

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The Value of Communication in Landing Your Dream Job

JUL 08, 2022 By Jill Maher, COE, MA in Professional Growth, Contracts, Managing Your Practice

To land your dream job, you need to communicate effectively throughout the entire process. Here are some considerations as you begin your career in ophthalmology.

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Standard Operating Procedures Can Enhance Your Practice Efficiency

JUL 08, 2022 By Savory A Turman, COMT in Professional Growth, Practice Operations, Lean Management, Managing Your Practice, Staff Management

Incorporating SOPs into your practice will make a significant difference in how efficient your team can be and will curb the ramp-up time needed when a new hire joins the organization.

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Stay Interviews: Why They Can Give You An Edge in a Competitive Market

JUN 22, 2022 By Savory A Turman, COMT in Professional Growth, Practice Operations, Staff Management

Why wait until an employee is unhappy and leaving to ask them what could be changed to keep them at the company?

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Highlights From the New Staff Development and Training Track

DEC 01, 2021 in AAOE Program Highlights, Professional Growth, Managing Your Practice

Takeaways from three technician courses added to the new Staff Development and Training track at AAO 2021.

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Viewpoint: 5 Tips for New Ophthalmologists — Practical Advice From an Expert Practice Administrator

APR 06, 2021 By Heather Modjesky, COE in Viewpoint, Professional Growth, Managing Your Practice

Heather Modjesky, COE, chief administrative officer at Conestoga Eye in Lancaster, Pa., outlines her top tips for new physicians coming into the practice.

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Tips on Landing Your First Job as an Ophthalmologist

FEB 10, 2021 By Jill Maher, COE, MA in Professional Growth, Contracts, Managing Your Practice, Coronavirus, Practice Operations

Making the right decision can be a daunting task when assessing job opportunities. AAOE reached out to Jill Maher, MA, COE principal consultant and owner of Maher Medical Practice Consulting, to get her views on how practice hiring has changed during the pandemic. Maher has…

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Encourage Staff to Continue Education During COVID-19 Reopening

JUN 17, 2020 in Coronavirus, Strategic Planning, Billing, Practice Operations, Professional Growth, Risk Management, Staff Management, Lean Management

Your staff may be facing ongoing furloughs, part-time hours or reduced workloads due to the impact of lower patient visits. You can boost staff morale and your practice efficiency by converting downtime to continuing education. By providing opportunities for your staff to pu…

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Coronavirus Impact: Stress Management Advice

MAR 21, 2020 in Staff Management, Lean Management, Practice Operations, Coronavirus, Professional Growth

The coronavirus pandemic can induce significant anxiety for practice managers. Here is some stress management advice you can use.

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Start with 'Why' to Get Better Results

MAY 01, 2018 in AAOE Program Highlights, Professional Growth

When we know why we do what we do, our work becomes more purposeful and powerful. In this keynote, executive coach, Peter Docker will help us explore how our "why" can be used as inspiration for extraordinary results.

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Is Your Practice a Good Fit?

AUG 01, 2010 By Sandra Dixon Curd, COE, COA, MBA, OCS in Practice Operations, Professional Growth

As professionals who manage many diverse situations, regulations, needs and projects, it is difficult to find a moment to assess our well-being on a regular basis. That is precisely why we should strive to evaluate career growth and satisfaction regularly. This can most effe…

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