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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    How Integrated Is Your Practice Management System?

    By Carole Burns, OD, FCOVD, and Mark Wright, OD, FCOVDMany ODs are taking care to integrate their practice management software with other...

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    What Digital Activities Do You Participate in?

    By Carole Burns, OD, FCOVD, and Mark Wright, OD, FCOVDA sizable number of eyecare professionals including ODs are not optimizing the internet...

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    2013 Optometric Business Innovators: Marketing

     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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    InfantSEE: Bring the Whole Family Into Your Practice

    By Monica Allison, OD, FOAAProviding InfantSEE services is a great way to bring a whole family into your practice. When you provide...

  • Drug Trials: Do a Legal Double-Check Before Signing Up

    By Pamela Miller, OD, FAAO, JDParticipating in drug trials offers patients access to treatments that can transform their lives. This also offers...
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    Growth Opportunities of Independent ODs

    By Thomas F. SteinerDirector of Research, Review of Optometric BusinessAre you taking advantage of all of your opportunities to grow your practice?...

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    Practice By the Numbers: Track Your Key Expenses

    By Laurie L. Sorrenson, OD, FAAOAs optometrists, we care most about our patients' eye health and vision. As practice owners, we must...

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    Competitive Weaknesses of Independent ODs

    By Thomas F. SteinerDirector of Research, Review of Optometric BusinessEarlier this year, Vision Source commissioned the editors of Review of Optometric Business...

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    Challenges and Opportunities in the Future of Independent Optometry

    By Thomas F. SteinerDirector of Research, Review of Optometric BusinessEarlier this year, Vision Source commissioned the editors of Review of Optometric Business...

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    Practice Sale and Retirement: One OD’s Success Strategy

    By Diane Palombi, ODChanging market conditions require flexibility--and early action--if you are to ensure a financially secure retirement. Here’s how one OD...

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    Competitive Strengths of Independent ODs

    By Thomas F. SteinerDirector of Research, Review of Optometric BusinessAre you aware of the many competitive advantages independent ODs possess? Here are...

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    Practice Finances: Be Hands-On!

    By Laurie L. Sorrenson, OD, FAAOAs optometrists, we care most about our patients' eye health and vision. As practice owners, we must...

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    Independent ODs’ Position in the Primary Eyecare Market

    By Thomas F. SteinerDirector of Research, Review of Optometric BusinessAre you a player in the primary eyecare market or just standing by?...

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    Optometric Alliances: Your OD-to-OD Educational Resource

    By Eric M. White, ODSpeaking to another doctor who is dealing with the same challenges you face can provide the answer to...

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    Expect the Unexpected: Effectively Manage Crisis

    By Amir Khoshnevis, ODDo you know how to handle the unexpected? Develop strategies for efficiently--and calmly--meeting the challenge of chaotic circumstances.

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    Get Involved: The Payoffs from Learning and Networking in Associations

    By Darby Chiasson, ODParticipation in optometric organizations provides guideposts for practice improvement along with invaluable networking with other optometrists.

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    Key Investment: Know When the Time is Right to Buy Practice Real Estate

    By Laurie L. Sorrenson, OD, FAAOPurchasing a building to house your practice's office shouldn't be taken lightly, but when your finances and...

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    Instrumentation Budgeting: Calculate ROI–and Profit Potential

    By Ken Krivacic, OD, MBAInstrumentation is a major investment, but if you calculate ROI correctly you can elevate the level of service...

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    Rejected Claims: Understand Why It Happened and Ensure Future Payments

    By Eric Botts, ODWhen claims are rejected, take steps to understand the reason for the denial and then ensure a similar denial...

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    How Many US Adults Need Vision Correction Yet Are Not Receiving It?

    By Carole Burns, OD, FCOVD, and Mark Wright, OD, FCOVDYou have an opportunity to reach many under-served Americans, according to Jobson Optical...

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    Do You Ask Patients to Fill Out Paperwork Prior to Appointments?

    By Carole Burns, OD, FCOVD, and Mark Wright, OD, FCOVDMany ODs still do not take advantage of the opportunity to have patients...

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    How Do You Price Free Form Progressive Lenses?

    By Carole Burns, OD, FCOVD, and Mark Wright, OD, FCOVDFreeform progressives are commanding top dollar at many optometric practices, according to The...

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    Meet the Growing Challenge: Treating Macular Degeneration

    Our aging population is providing more cases of macular degeneration. Serve this growing need by discussing UV protection and lifestyle changes, and...

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    Can a Business Recover from Bedbugs? Yes–with an Effective Staff Response

    By Brian Chou, OD, FAAOIt's not a mistake that sinks you with patients; It's a staff that doesn't know service recovery. Here’s...

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    Serving the Changing Visual Needs of Women Patients

    By Gina M. Wesley, OD, MS, FAAOProviding eyecare that serves the needs of women who are pregnant or experiencing other hormonal changes...

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    Perennial Allergy Relief: A Practice Builder

    By JeanMarie Davis, ODSpring brings seasonal allergies, but it also is important to provide eyecare for patients with perennial allergies unrelated to seasonal...

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    What Do You Consider the Greatest Area for Practice Growth?

    By Carole Burns, OD, FCOVD, and Mark Wright, OD, FCOVDMany of you may take advantage of the arrival of spring to promote...

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