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  Upcoming Webinar on “Profit First” Cash-Flow Management System

  A webinar to teach you how to better manage your cash flow.

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  The Optometric Minute

  Engage Staff with Open-Book Management

  Sept. 21, 2016: Gina Wesley, OD, MS, FAAO, has “opened her books” to staff and boosted engagement and motivation. Show staff how...

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  IDOC Acquires PRIMA Eye Group

  Jan. 13, 2016: Independent Doctors of Optometric Care (IDOC, LLC), an optometric practice development organization, has acquired PRIMA Eye Group, a consulting...

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  The Power Practice Launches Practice Metrics Software Program

  February 11, 2015: The Power Practice, a practice consulting service that strives to help OD-owners to achieve their practice growth potential, is...

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  Developing a Comprehensive Eyecare Practice

  Aaron Lech, OD, FAAO, outlines how he developed a full portfolio of medical and eyecare services and specialties that serves a broad...

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  Three Common Business Blunders

   Evan Kestenbaum, MBA, of Optix Family Eyecare in Plainview, NY, GPN, creator of The Edge, says that three common mistakes can lead...

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  Vision West & OBS to Offer ICD-10 Training and Compliance Resources

  Eyecare business group Vision West has announced a partnership with health care compliance and EHR management consultants Optometric Business Solutions (OBS) to...

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  The Optometric Minute

  Strategic Planning: Start a Practice with the End in Mind

  Gary Gerber, OD, Chief Dream Officer at The Power Practice, encourages ODs at the start of practice ownership to build their practice...

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  C&E Vision and Vision West Sponsor ECPInteract

  Vision West and C&E Vision announced a major initiative around community building for their members. The California-based companies are sponsoring ECPInteract, which has...

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  New App from THE VISION CARE INSTITUTE: UV Protection Education

  To help eyecare professionals educate patients about the causes and effects of UV exposure and steps they can take to help protect...

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  Price CLs for Profitability

  By Michael J. Zucker, ODIf you don’t update your CL pricing regularly, you’re leaving money on the table. Compare your pricing with...

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  The Optometric Minute

  Practices of Distinction: Six Attributes

  April Jasper, OD, FAAO, and Katie Gilbert-Spear, OD, MPH, outline the six attributes of an optometric practice that goes beyond being excellent--to...

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  The Optometric Minute

  Keys to Success: The Multi-Specialty Practice

  Gwen Gnadt, OD, FAAO, of EyeVision Associates in Lake Ronkonkoma, NY, has found that by hiring and developing specialists who can provide...

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  PEN Alters Annual Program to Include Coverage of Compliance and Coding Issues

  Primary Eyecare Network (PEN), the practice development division of ABB OPTICAL GROUP, is updating its 18th annual educational series for doctors presented...

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  Put a Financial Management Strategy in Place

  Carl Spear, OD, of Sign and Sound Eyeworks in Pensacola, Florida, advises that any practice must operate from a sound and comprehensive...

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  Minimum Pricing on Contact Lenses: A Win for Independent ODs

  By Maria Sampalis, ODMinimum pricing on contact lenses enables independent ODs to compete effectively with online retailers.    

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  Make Contact Lenses = Greater Share of Practice Revenue

  By Thomas F. SteinerDirector of Research, Review of Optometric BusinessContact lenses are becoming a more significant revenue source in eyecare practices. This...

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  The Affordable Care Act: Your Optometric Alliance Can Help You Seize Opportunities

  The Affordable Care Act is a mandate to provide insurance coverage for all of the uninsured. Optometric physicians need to be positioned...

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  How to Thrive in Today’s Market: Special Event at VEW

  Join Mark Wright, OD, FCOVD, professional editor, Review of Optometric Business, as he discusses three proven strategies to improve patient engagement and...

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  Alcon DAILIES TOTAL 1 Contact Lenses: Practice Differentiator

  By Sam R. Silverblatt, OD,Your contact lens patients are always in search of that ultra-comfortable lens, and you as doctor are always...

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  IDOC: Your Competitive Advantage

  An optometric alliance can give you the educational and vendor negotiation tools necessary for a profitable practice.

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  Essilor Instruments USA Unveils New Web Store and Redesigned Web Site

  Essilor Instruments USA is expanding its online presence with a newly designed company website and new web store. The redesigned company website...

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  Healthcare Reform: One-Year Delay of “Employer Mandate”

  The employer mandate, which was supposed to go into effect on January 1, 2014, has been delayed until 2015. Under the Patient...

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  ABB OPTICAL GROUP Sponsors Primary Eyecare Network’s Compliance Boot Camp at VEW

  ABB OPTICAL GROUP is a sponsor of Primary Eyecare Network’s (PEN) upcoming event "Compliance Boot Camp," which will be facilitated by John...

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  The Optometric Minute

  Developing a Business Skills Set for Tomorrow’s OD

  David A. Heath, OD, EdM, president of SUNY College of Optometry, describes the school’s new program to offer an advanced graduate certificate...

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  The SUNY MBA Certificate Program: Business Know-How for ODs

  David Heath, OD, EdM, president of SUNY College of Optometry, describes the school’s new advanced graduate certificate in optometric management. The certificate...

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  Eyewear Update for Contact Lens Patients: Good for Eye Health, Good for Profits

  By Maria Sampalis, ODMany contact lens patients lack up-to-date or attractive eyewear—so they won’t wear their eyeglasses when they need to give...