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Video: Robert Hogan Knox, MD, on the Scope of Practice Battle in Alabama

MAY 16, 2019 in Features, Residents

Robert Hogan Knox, MD, discusses the importance of defeating SB 114, a proposed bill in his home state of Alabama that would expand optometrists’ scope of practice. Learn about his strategies to fight it.

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Video: Copeland Fellow Nathan L. Scott, MD, Brings Lessons Home

MAY 16, 2019 in Residents, Features

Nathan L. Scott, MD, discusses the advocacy opportunities that opened up to him while attending Mid-Year Forum 2019 in April. Hear what he learned from his experiences and what he plans to do as a health care advocate in his home state.

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Top 5 Reasons Why Every Resident Should Go to Mid-Year Forum At Least Once

MAY 16, 2019 Written By: Cecinio C Ronquillo, MD, PHD in Advocacy

Before making the journey to Washington, D.C., as an advocacy ambassador, Nikko Ronquillo, MD, PhD, wasn’t sure Mid-Year Forum would be right for him. But the trip became an amazing journey into advocacy.

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How I Conquered My Fears During Congressional Advocacy Day

MAY 16, 2019 Written By: Sarah Avila, MD in Advocacy

After an unexpected emergency room visit landed YO Sarah Avila, MD, in the hospital, she learned how important it was to advocate for patients. The incident led her to Mid-Year Forum 2019, where she was able to advocate for patients with Congressional staff.

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4 Best Posts from Mid-Year Forum 2019

APR 22, 2019 in Features, Advocacy

The Academy's YO Committee invited Advocacy Ambassadors to join the #MYF2019 MYF Video Challenge and share their Mid-Year Forum 2019 experience using social media. Here are the winners.

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YO Starter Kit for Billing and Coding

APR 09, 2019 in Business and Management, Billing and Coding

The Academy is the one-stop shop for YOs when it comes to billing and coding. If you have a question about how coding works, chances are we already have the answer. The best way to prepare is by taking a Codequest Coding Course. Not able to attend? Read and bookmark these Academy guides you can use from home.

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Organic Politics and Local Produce

APR 09, 2019 Written By: Paul O Phelps, MD in Advocacy, Features

Although the experience that YO Paul Phelps had meeting his state representative for the first time wasn’t exactly what he expected, it was enlightening, and he's excited to continue to build relationships with his elected officials.

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Q&A: YO Ninita H. Brown, MD, PhD, on Ophthalmology’s Most Pressing Issues and How You Can Get Involved

MAR 15, 2019 Written By: Michael Mott in Advocacy

YO Info spoke with Ninita Brown, MD, PhD, a new member of the Academy’s YO Advocacy subcommittee, who attended the most recent Secretariat of Federal Affairs meeting in January.

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Coding Changes for 2019

MAR 14, 2019 Written By: Jennifer S Edgar, CPC, CPCO, OCS, OCSR, Sue J Vicchrilli, COT, OCS, OCSR in Billing and Coding, Business and Management

Each year, diagnostic code changes and updated documentation requirements can have physicians’ heads spinning. The Academy has identified three issues young ophthalmologists need to be aware of in 2019.

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YOs Try Wet Labs, Thai Boxing at the APAO Congress in Bangkok

MAR 14, 2019 Written By: Marcus Ang, MBBS in Features

YO Marcus Ang, MBBS, shares exciting highlights from the 2019 Asia Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology Congress in Bangkok.

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