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Passing the Torch: 5 Pearls for Buying A Retiring Physician’s Practice

JUN 16, 2017 Natasha L Herz MD in Practice Management

In 2007, I finished my cornea fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston and purchased a practice from an older physician near Washington, D.C. This wasn’t a simple task. It was daunting. But by using the five pearls below, I was able to negotiate a strong contract and ensure that the practice transferred smoothly.

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How to Maintain a Referral Base: Advice from a Senior Ophthalmologist

JUN 13, 2017 in Practice Management

A young ophthalmologist asks: What strategies did you find most helpful in establishing and maintaining a referral base? What things did you do that were not helpful?

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Conquer Patient Flow: How Two Pediatric Ophthalmologists Did It

MAR 17, 2017 Michael Mott in Practice Management

In this interview, YO Info sat down with Andrew Miller, MD, and Leah Reznick, MD — two pediatric specialists — to talk about how they manage their patient numbers and how you can integrate their ideas into your own practice.

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How to Choose Between E&M or Eye Codes

MAR 03, 2017 Jennifer S Edgar, OCS, Sue J Vicchrilli COT OCS in Practice Management

Ophthalmologists are fortunate to have the option of two types of office visit codes: E&M codes (992XX) and Eye visit codes (920XX). Find out how to make the right choice and best document the eye exam.

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How to Manage Patient Flow in the Glaucoma Practice

FEB 17, 2017 Michael Mott in Practice Management

What are some of the best ways to keep your practice running smoothly? We talked to physicians and administrators in two types of glaucoma practices — a private group and an academic hospital clinic. Find out below how they stay efficient and how you can incorporate their tips into your own practice.

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MIPS 101: Your Guide to Getting Paid in 2017

JAN 17, 2017 in Practice Management

Physicians who participate in Medicare have some new reporting requirements in 2017. Under the Quality Payment Program that launched Jan. 1, Medicare ties payments to the quality and value of care provided. Here’s what you need to know to succeed under the new program.

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Patient Flow Roundtable: Tips for Managing the Retina Practice

DEC 06, 2016 Michael Mott in Practice Management

In a new roundtable series, YO Info takes a look at how individual practices and different subspecialties manage patient flow. This month’s focus is on the private retina clinic. Find out how two YOs and one administrator manage their patient numbers and how you can integrate their ideas into your own practice.

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4 Business Essentials for New Ophthalmologists

OCT 18, 2016 Roma Patel, MD in Practice Management, Annual Meeting, Employment and Contract Negotiation

Four practice management experts shared business advice for young ophthalmologists at an Oct. 17 event during AAO 2016 in Chicago. Here are four tips from “Manage YO Practice Roundtable Discussions.”

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5 Pearls for Residents and Ophthalmology Job-Seekers

OCT 17, 2016 James G Chelnis, MD, Janice C Law MD in Annual Meeting, Practice Management

Trainees and young attendings face many decisions that set the stage for their ophthalmology career. To help young ophthalmologists set a course for success, several Academy leaders shared their pearls for residents and job seekers during the Oct. 16 YO Program at AAO 2016. Here are five key take-away messages from the session.

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3 Tips for Using Social Media in Your Practice

OCT 16, 2016 Steven M Christiansen, MD, James G Chelnis, MD in Annual Meeting, Practice Management

Social media can help young ophthalmologists achieve professional growth. Three YOs share their tips for this communication tool.

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YO Info

The American Academy of Ophthalmology's newsletter for young ophthalmologists (YOs) — those in training as well as in their first few years in practice.

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James G. Chelnis, MD - Chair
Jiaxi Ding, MD
Olivia L. Lee, MD
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