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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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    Streamline the Exam Process: Reduce Extraneous Testing to Save Time and Increase Appointments

      By Scott Jens, ODEliminating tests that patients do not need can save time, allow you to schedule more exams, and increase revenues.

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    Put in Place the Organization You Need to Implement Goals

     By Arthur GearyOnce you  have identified the practice goals you want to achieve and have put the right leadership and culture in...

  • Reduce Legal Risk with Well-Trained Front-Line Staff

     Your front desk staff can be an essential bridge between you and your patients--or they can put you at risk of a...
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    Work with MDs to Treat Ocular Conditions with Specialty Contact Lenses

     By Amir Khoshnevis, ODSpecialty contact lenses can help to improve vision for patients with eye conditions such as kerataconus, cornea ectasia and post-surgical...

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    Research Says Spiffs Incentives Don’t Work – Are You Using Them?

      When I was an optician, I received spiffs when they were given to me. I’d get an extra dollar or two...

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    Rate Your Performance as an Owner to Accelerate Practice Growth

     Over the years, I’ve learned a very hard lesson: Unless you’re able to effectively lead your staff, especially as it expands, you’re...

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    Three Scenarios of Net Cash Flow: Is Your Practice Financially Healthy? Is it Salable?

     By Robert Schultz and Kip HolmesNet cash flow is the lifeblood of an optometric practice. It is the barometer by which the...

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    Electronic Data Loss: Know How to Respond

     Data loss happens. In an instant, vast amounts of vital records can disappear, but you cannot afford an interruption in service to...

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    Practice Opportunity Costs: Build, Buy or Start-Up?

    By Alissa Wald, OD, and Scott DanielsInterested in owning a practice? Not sure if you want to buy an existing practice or start...

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    Use EHR to Optimize Billing and Coding Process

     By Lorie Lippiatt, ODBy implementing electronic health record software in your practice, you can make the billing and coding process more efficient,...

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    Establish a Culture of Execution to Achieve Practice Goals

     You the ECP are the practice CEO and can enable your staff to achieve goals. Establishing a “Culture of Execution” is a...

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    Co-Management Opportunity: LASIK Pre-Op and Post-Op Care

    By Jeanmarie Davis, ODLet your patients know that refractive surgery is a vision correction option--and that you participate in its delivery. You...

  • Protect Your Practice Legally When Adding an Associate

     Before you add an associate doctor to your practice, take legal measures to safeguard both your interests and the new associate's.

  • Reduce Patient Backlog, Increase Revenues

     By Jerry Hayes, ODBy increasing the number of patients you see per day, you can improve your availability to patients, and make...
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    For Successful Execution of Initiatives, Start with an Engaged Team

     To ensure your  vision for your practice becomes a reality, it is not enough for that vision to exist solely in your...

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    Boost Treatment of Diabetic Patients to Grow Practice

     By Jason Miller, OD, MBA You have the opportunity to improve your services to diabetic patients to improve their vision, and create a...

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    Generational Impact on Recruiting Messaging

     By Brad McCorkle When it comes to recruiting staff for your practice or organization, do you consider the various characteristics and “selling” features...

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    Maintaining an Upscale Practice

      By Yoongie Min, ODYoongie, Min, OD, of Northwest Vision Center in Columbus, Ohio, maintains an upscale practice by updating decor and featuring...

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    Recruitment Via Social Media: Screen and Find Best Candidates

      By Scot Morris, OD Social media can provide a clear picture of job candidates and help you find ideal matches for your staffing...

  • How to Compute Net Cash Flow

     By Robert Schultz and Jeanne Fletcher Managing “by the numbers” is essential to planning, achieving and documenting practice growth. The first number to...
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    Add Associate, Add to Your Patient Base

      Adding an associate OD to your practice can build your patient base, even after the associate moves on...  Many Associate Patients Outlast...

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    Part IV: Optometric Business Innovators 2011

        Practice Pearls & Slideshow: Practice Management Doc Stars  Meet 35 optometric business innovators, who have each created a robust practice through their creativity...

  • Engage Employees to Cultivate a Long-Lasting, High-Performing Staff

    By Daniel AbramsonYou can inspire improved job performance and increase employee loyalty--and stave off an employee exodus as the economy improves--by actively...
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    VisionWeb Launches New Series to Boost Practice Efficiency

      VisionWeb, a provider of technology services to the optical industry, has introduced a content series for eyecare providers, designed to help...

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    A Few Minutes in the Dispensary Can Increase Profits

    By Michael Karlsrud You can increase optical sales by simply paying attention to what goes on in the dispensary. Here are three...

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    Practice Pearls & Slideshow: Practice Management Doc Stars

     Meet 35 optometric business innovators, who have each created a robust practice through their creativity and ingenuity. Review of Optometric Business and...

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    On-Target Job Posting = Staffing Bull’s Eye

    By Brad McCorkleBy honing the language and branding that describes your practice, you can create job ads that allow you to hire...

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