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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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    Smoke, Mirrors and Vision Plans: Time for Vision Plan Standardization Forms?

    By Ally Stoeger, ODManaged care programs are becoming more complex. Maybe it's time for the vision benefits industry to create standard forms...

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    Annual Financial Review: Scrutinize Expenses, Fine-Tune Profits

    By Rachael Click, ODCreating a budget for the new year based on last year's financial successes and failures allows you to plan...

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    Salary Negotiations: Make it Mutually Benefical for Owner and Associate

    By Eric M. White, ODSalary negotiations between a new associate and a practice owner can benefit both parties. Here are tips from...

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    Impulse Imperative: How Does Impulse Shape Your Career?

    By Diane Palombi, ODDo you think of yourself as a deliberative person? You might be surprised at the impact of impulse on...

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    OD-MD Expense Sharing: Cost-Saver, Practice-Builder

    By Crystal Brimer, ODSharing office space and expenses with an MD can be a practice-builder and a financial boon to an OD.   

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    6 Strategies to Grow a Dry Eye Specialty

     Here is your dry eye tool kit. Learn how to serve your patients and profit from this medical eyecare opportunity afflicting increasing...

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    Code Correctly to Eliminate Costly Losses

    By Maria Sampalis, ODImproper coding is one of the top ways practices lose money. Here are four key steps to ensuring hard-earned...

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    ABC Accounting: Track and Manage Finances for Profitability

    By Bryan Rogoff, OD, MBA, CPHMTracking your finances carefully is essential as it provides a guidepost for necessary changes. ABC Accounting practices...

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    Senior Citizen Eyecare: Implement Strategies for Success

    By JeanMarie Davis, ODAddressing the eye health of senior citizens is a practice-builder that provides a needed service, and offers profitable streams of...

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    Optical Staff Reimbursement: Time for Tips from Patients?

    By Ally Stoeger, ODChances are your optical staff is not as well paid as you would like. Is it time to solicit...

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    Optometric Business Innovators 2013: Contact Lens Dispensing

     Forward-thinking ODs provide fresh ideas. They are the focus of our second annual Optometric Business Innovators report from Vision Monday and Review...

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    Wealth Management Tools: Secure Your Financial Future in the Present

    By Adam Cmelja, CMFAIt's never too early to think about the wealth management tools that will help you plan for a secure...

  • Are You an Optometric Jack of All Trades, Master of None?

    By Brian Chou, OD, FAAOIn an optometric practice, as in any business, trying to be all things to all people usually spells...
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    Understand Relevant Costs to Make Better Decisions

    By Jim Moore, OD, MBADo you know what your relevant costs are? Understanding this concept can mean the difference between profitability and...

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    Paper or Electronic? Resume Choices for ODs

    By Cheryl G. Murphy, ODWhen was the last time you updated your resume? Even successful ODs need to consider the state of...

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    Attitude of Gratitude: Show Appreciation to Patients

    By Rachael Click, ODApproaching your work with gratitude for your chance to serve patients will generate a positive patient experience and better...

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    Lessons for the Optometric Practice from Ritz-Carlton

    By Jeffrey W. Robertson, ODand Jennifer C. Lane, ODThe Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company has legendary service, which it has put into a training...

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    Key Financial Metrics to Track–and Improve–for Profitability

    By Gerald A. Eisenstatt, OD, MBAIsolating and tracking key financial metrics will allow you to see where you can improve and thereby...

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    2013 Optometric Business Innovators: Patient Experience

     Forward-thinking ODs provide fresh ideas. They are the focus of our second annual Optometric Business Innovators report from Vision Monday and Review...

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    Front Desk Training: Prepare Staff for Challenging Conversations

    By Ally Stoeger, ODYour front desk is ground zero for uncomfortable conversations with patients. Train staff how to successfully handle these encounters.

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    Nearing Graduation: Top Three To-Dos for OD Students

    By Laurie L. Sorrenson, OD, FAAOHere are three career-prep steps for optometry school students as graduation nears.

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    Medical Eyecare: Expect the Unexpected

    By Diane Palombi, ODAs medical eyecare becomes a greater part of optometry, ODs should expect to confront the possibility of serious medical...

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    Collaboration: Foster Productive Interaction with Peers

    By Harue J. Marsden, OD, MS, FAAOThere is a fine line between collaboration and competition. But when the right balance is struck,...

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    2013 Optometric Business Innovators: Influencers

     Forward-thinking ODs provide fresh ideas. They are the focus of our second annual Optometric Business Innovators report from Vision Monday and Review...

  • Comprehensive Training: Prepare Every Employee to Deliver Superior Service

    By Gerald A. Eisenstatt, OD, MBAOffer comprehensive training for each new employee to ensure every staff member can deliver the best possible...
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    Dry Eye: Treating a Growing Patient Need is Also a Practice Builder

    By Maria Sampalis, ODDry eye is more prevalent as our population ages and depends more on prescription medications that cause dryness. Offering...

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    From the Ground Up: Build Your Ideal Office Space

    By Gina M. Wesley, OD, MS, FAAOBuilding a new office literally from the ground up gives you the opportunity to create just...

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