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Insights to Impact

A new six -part series of articles and podcasts. Articles in this series detail the insights that 2020 and 2021 taught optometry and how those insights translate to actions that are having a positive impact on the profession. Read More...

Make Your Practice Accessible to All Patients, Regardless of Insurance Type

Patients need your expertise, services and care, but what happens when they have an insurance type that your office doesn’t accept? They go elsewhere for care. Now there is a solution, Anagram (formerly Patch), that enables you to process patient insurance...

Practice Transitions with MyEyeDr.: ODs’ Perspectives

In many regions of the U.S. , ODs are being approached by private equity groups to sell their practices. The stakes are high, but the rewards can be considerable. Here several ODs share their experiences selling their paractices to MyEyeDr.

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The OD’s Expanding Role in Healthcare

August 3, 2016This newly published 2016 version of the “Navigation Guide to MEGATRENDS in Eyecare Practice” was commissioned by Vision Source and produced...
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Spot Signs of Professional Burnout & Know What to Do About Them

Here are the signs you may need to change your schedule & lifestyle.
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Manage Eye Conditions & Create Satisfied Patients with All-Natural Eye Drops

SPONSORED CONTENTBy Steven Cantrell, ODJuly 27, 2016Natural homeopathic eye drops can be part of your treatment plan for a variety of ocular...
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Will Outsourcing Coding & Billing Help or Hurt Your Practice?

The benefits--and perils--of an outsourced coding and billing.
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Forge Growth-Based Relationships with Practice Partners

How to find--and work with--the best partners.
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Set Achievable Goals & Improve Patient Care with Staff Meetings

By Ken Krivacic, OD, MBAJuly 13, 2016Staff meetings let employees know the goals you are striving toward, and enable practice owners to...
ODs: Protect Your Greatest Asset–Your Health

By Brian Chou, OD, FAAOJune 29, 2016You've learned to identify the high-risk factors that threaten your patients' sight and overall health, but,...
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3 Steps to Choosing the Right OD Network

By Rod Snow, ODJuly 6, 2016There are many threats to independent optometry. Here are three key steps to take to increase the...
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Expand Your Practice & Profitability with AOAExcel & Bank of America

SPONSORED CONTENTBy Nick Ruli, Sales Division Manager, Bank of America Practice SolutionsAOAExcel, with business partner Bank of America, is just the partner you...
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The OD-Owner as Practice CEO

July 6, 2016This newly published 2016 version of the “Navigation Guide to MEGATRENDS in Eyecare Practice” was commissioned by Vision Source and produced...
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Delegate to Improve Care & Drive Revenues

By Chad Fleming, OD, FAAOJune 29, 2016First and foremost, the OD must provide patient care, the driver of practice revenue. Free up...
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Five Practice Pearls from a Community of ODs

By Lisa Shin, ODJune 22, 2016Five key management best practices--including what you need to do to successfully open a practice cold-- culled...
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Build Your Medical Eyecare Services with New Eyecare Drugs

Effectively integrate new medications to your practice.
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Create a Protocol to Build a Dry Eye Practice

By Scott Huffer, ODJune 29, 2016Develop a protocol for staff to follow in pre-testing patients for dry eye that leads up to...
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Boost Efficency with a System for Conflict Resolution

By Thuy-Lan Nguyen, ODJune 15, 2016Employee conflicts are costly to your practice. They lessen efficiency and compromise the high level of service...
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Three Leadership Models: Which Fits Your Practice?

By Jennifer Jabaley, ODJune 8, 2016Lessons on being a great practice leader can be found from both inside and outside of optometry....
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Post-Retirement Financial Security: A Planner

By Adam Cmelja, President of Integrated Planning & Wealth ManagementJune 22, 2016 At some point, all ODs exit practice and meet the...
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Challenge Vendors to Help Your Practice Succeed

By David I. Geffen, OD, FAAOJune 8, 2016Working effectively with the vendors who supply your practice with inventory enables you to provide...
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Create a Process to Expedite Prior Authorizations

Technology can help expedite prior authorizations.
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Build Relationships with MDs to Succeed with Medical Model

By Troy Humphreys, OD, FAAOJune 15, 2016Success at medical model optometry requires that you build consult and referral relationships with local MDs....
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Insitute a System to Recruit High-Performing Employees

By Danny Clarke, ODJune 8, 2016A motivated staff keeps your practice primed for growth. Create a system to recruit new hires who...
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3 Ways to Use Your OD Degree Outside of Practice

By Brian Chou, OD, FAAOMay 18, 2016Is there a professional life outside of optometric practice? Many ODs are using their training and...
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A World Gone Digital: Action Steps for Optometric Practices

June 1, 2016This newly published 2016 version of the “Navigation Guide to MEGATRENDS in Eyecare Practice” was commissioned by Vision Source and produced...
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Enable Staff to Navigate Change with Success

By Dave Anderson, ODJune 1, 2016A successful practice updates and improves itself frequently. The ability to train staff effectively to keep up...
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The Optical Industry Is Larger than You Expect–Market for It

By Peter G. Shaw-McMinn, ODMay 25, 2016Recognize how large the optical industry is--and market your practice to compete effectively.
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Set Aside Time for a Process-Improvement Meeting

By Scott Huffer, ODMay 11, 2016Quarterly, half-day staff meetings can help set the agenda in your office, and allow for continuous improvements...
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10 Tips for Opening a Practice Cold

By Lisa Shin, ODApril 20, 2016Opening a practice cold is a great business opportunity, but full of risk. Here are 10 ways...