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    • E-Talk: Post your practice-related question on E-Talk. E-Talk is AAOE’s unmoderated e-mail discussion group that provides ophthalmic administrators, office managers and managing physicians with a forum to openly exchange ideas and discuss the business issues facing modern ophthalmic practices. Use this free member benefit to get answers to your questions about coding, human resources, financial management and other practice management issues.
    • Consultants Directory: Need an expert opinion to drill down on your question? Check out AAOE’s Consultant Directory—a searchable database of practice management consultants. You can easily search by location, topic, agency name, or consultant name.
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