Practice Management Channel

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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    OD Stress Management 101: Are You in Control of Your Life?

    By Peter G. Shaw-McMinn, ODOptometry is rewarding, but our responsibilities can cause stress. Here’s how to maintain a low stress level--and a...

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    Social Security Planning: Plan Early, Reap Rewards

    By Adam Cmelja, CMFAPosted 1-7-15Planning and adjusting retirement funds can make a six-figure difference in your benefits over a full retirement period. 

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    Don’t Miss Out on Your Section 179 Deduction

    By Jack Craven, CPA, CGMA, MBASection 179 of the IRS tax code lets you deduct the full price of qualifying equipment or...

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    The State of the Optometric Profession: Patient Demand

    Opportunity for ODs in patient demand: Increase eyecare services to existing patients, expand care to elderly and those most at risk for...

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    Metrics to Manage By: How to Calculate Chair Cost per Exam

    By Thomas F. SteinerDirector of Research, Review of Optometric BusinessTracking a key expense like chair cost helps you work smarter and optimize...

  • Cornucopia of Practice Prosperity Tips

    By Brian Chou, OD, FAAOFor Thanksgiving and the holidays, here is a gift of six easy steps to run your practice efficiently...
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    Metrics to Manage By: How to Compute Optical Sales Capture Rate

    By Thomas F. SteinerDirector of Research, Review of Optometric BusinessEyewear sales are the largest revenue source in most practices. Your optical capture...

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    Dry Eye Products Sales: Provide Convenience and Boost Compliance

    By David I. Geffen, OD, FAAODry eye is fast growing in our aging population. Meet patient needs—and improve compliance—by selling dry eye...

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    Metrics to Manage By: Revenue per Patient & Revenue per Staff Hour

    By Thomas F. SteinerDirector of Research, Review of Optometric BusinessManage effectively by tracking critical practice performance metrics. Begin with the most important...

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    Retirement Planning Options: Staff Retention Tool

    By Chad Fleming, OD, FAAOOffering retirement savings options can make employees feel valued.

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    2014 Optometric Business Innovators: Influencers

     Forward-thinking ODs provide fresh ideas that colleagues can use. This month, we honor ODs who have been influential in the optical industry,...

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    Five Scripts to Increase Use of Patient Financing–and Boost Optical Sales

    By Gary M. Freestone, OD, and Charla ThrashDetailed scripts equip your staff to talk to patients about financing options. More use of...

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    ICD-10: Educational Resources to Get Staff on Board

    By Eric M. White, OD,and Edwin Liu, ODPrepare your staff to implement ICD-10 coding by next October. The payoff is better patient...

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    Market Your Medical Eyecare Services

    By Maria Sampalis, ODLet patients know you're the doctor to see for an eye emergency or condition. Then your patients will dial...

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    Fund Your Staff’s Continuing Education: Your Practice Will Benefit

    By Laurie L. Sorrenson, OD, FAAOPaying for the continuing education of your staff is the gift that keeps giving--to your practice. A...

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    Be a Great Doctor–Even on Down Days

    By Cheryl G. Murphy, ODCoping strategies are a must on days when you become aggravated by difficult patients and office inefficiency. Ways...

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    Getting on Track with the Medical Model: Benchmarking

    By Jerry GodwinOptometric practices, on average, derive less than 20 percent of revenues from medical model optometry—a percentage that can be doubled....

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    2014 Optometric Business Innovators: Digital Media and Marketing

     Forward-thinking ODs provide fresh ideas that colleagues can use. This month, we honor ODs who are innovative in digital media and marketing,...

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    Vision Insurance: Work With the Plans That Are Profitable

    By April L. Jasper, OD, FAAOProfitably working with insurance companies is a key to practice survival. Here is how to ensure your...

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    Dry Eye: Meet Growing Patient Needs–and Bill Effectively for Services

    By David I. Geffen, OD, FAAODry eye is increasingly common as America ages. Treating dry eye is a practice-builder—if you plan, code...

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    Setting Goals for Your Future: Achieve Your Optometric Visions

    By Peter G. Shaw-McMinn, ODSetting goals for your future can seem overwhelming. Here is an exercise to help you get started.

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    Five Ways to Minimize Tax Liability

    By Adam Cmelja, CMFAKeep more money in your pocket by applying five simple strategies that reduce your tax liability.

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    Major Implications of Health Care Reform–for Independent ODs

    Vision Source commissioned Review of Optometric Business to create the “Navigation Guide to Health Care Reform for Independent Optometrists,” a report summarizing...

  • Destroying Eight Myths in Optometry

    By Brian Chou, OD, FAAOOptometrists try to educate patients with good information on eye health, but ODs themselves can fall prey to...
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    2014 Optometric Business Innovators: Optical Dispensing

     Forward-thinking ODs provide fresh ideas that colleagues can use. This month, we honor ODs who are innovative in optical dispensing, selected from...

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    Retirement Planning: Plan Now for Post-Career Security

    By Chad Fleming, OD, FAAOFor an independent OD, retirement planning is a career-long process. Strategize how much to save right from the...

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    Six Steps to Achieve and Maintain a High Per-Patient Revenue

    By Rachael Click, ODHigh per-patient revenues are the core of practice profitability. Six steps get you there.

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