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  News Briefs Archive

  New Doctor-Patient Mobile Tool from DigiSight Technologies

  Dec. 16, 2015: DigiSight Technologies, Inc., introduced the Paxos portfolio of products, including a HIPAA-compliant cloud-based portal, a vision assessment smartphone application,...

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  The Optometric Minute

  Offer Superior Benefits with a Professional Employment Organization

  Dec. 16, 2015: Kenneth Daniels, OD, FAAO, Dipl. ABO, owner of See Life - Hopewell & Lambertville Eye Associates in Hopewell and Lambertville, N.J.,...

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  Doctor Patient Relations

  Develop Protocols to Handle Challenging Patient Situations

  By Suzanne LaKamp, OD, FAAODec. 16, 2015Challenging patients can derail your day, and result in negative online reviews. Create a protocol in...

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  The Optometric Minute

  Your Practice Mission Statement: 3 ODs Say Live It & Breathe It

  Dec. 2, 2015: Gary Gerber, OD, Mary E. Boname, OD, MS, FAAO, and Matthew Alpert, OD, say practice mission statements can guide...

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  Finances

  Six Practice Improvements for 2016

  By Maria Sampalis, ODDec. 2, 2015The end of the year is a perfect time to assess your strengths and weaknesses, and develop...

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  Insights From Our Editors

  Growth Opportunity: Are You Serving Patients Impacted by Low Vision?

  By Carole Burns, OD, FCOVD, and Mark Wright, OD, FCOVDNov. 25, 2015You have a chance to help patients, and build your practice...

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  News Briefs Archive

  Medicare Fee Schedule for 2016 Contains AOA-Backed Policies

  Nov. 25, 2015: Medicare’s 2016 Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) contains several AOA-backed policies that promote greater access to doctors of optometry for...

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  News Briefs Archive

  Essilor Acquires PERC/Infinity Vision Alliance

  Nov. 18, 2015: Essilor announced that it has acquired a majority interest in the Professional Eyecare Resource Co-Operative (PERC) and Infinity Vision...

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  Finances

  The Benefits and Perils of the 50-50 Partnership

  By Diane Palombi, ODNov. 18, 2015Partnerships, in which you and another doctor each own half of the practice can be challenging, but a...

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  News Briefs Archive

  American Board of Optometry Board Certification to be Included in Physician Compare

  Nov. 11, 2015: The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that the American Board of Optometry (ABO) Board Certification will...

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  News Briefs Archive

  Vision Source Seeks Opportunities with Health Council of East Central Florida

  Nov. 11, 2015: Vision Source announced that it has entered into a relationship with The Health Council of East Central Florida.

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  Doctor Patient Relations

  Are You Measuring the Quality of Your Patients’ Experience?

  By Lisa Shin, ODNov. 11, 2015Are the metrics you use to measure success patient-focused? Here are key steps to take to implemented...

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  Finances

  Eight Steps to Profit in a Sports Vision Specialty

  By Alan Berman, ODNov. 18, 2015Sports vision is fast growing, fun and rewarding. Eight steps can put you into this field profitably--whether...

• Finances

  What to Do When Patients Communicate Directly with Ophthalmic Manufacturers

  By Brian Chou, OD, FAAOOct. 28, 2015Ophthalmic manufacturers are communicating directly with your patients. Are you ready to educate your patients, so...

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  News Briefs Archive

  Opternative to Offer Online Test for Presbyopia

  Oct. 21, 2015: Opternative plans to expand its online refraction service to include 41-to 65-year-olds, a major segment of the vision correction...

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  Insights From Our Editors

  Do Americans Trust You With Their Eyecare?

  By Carole Burns, OD, FCOVD, and Mark Wright, OD, FCOVDOct. 21, 2015Optometrists need to continue educating the public about their expertise and...

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  The Optometric Minute

  Winning Practice-Building Ideas from Outside Optometry

  Oct. 21, 2015: Gary Gerber, OD, Chief Dream Officer at The Power Practice and host of The Power Hour radio show, recommends...

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  Doctor Patient Relations

  Three Strategies to Manage Difficult Patients

  By Jennifer Jabaley, ODOct. 21, 2015Challenging patients are unavoidable in any practice. Here are three strategies to successfully manage them.  

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  Finances

  Finding the Best Practice Location: A Strategic Plan

  By Diane Palombi, ODOct. 14, 2015The right location--and initial marketing strategy to let patients know you're open for business--is the most important decision...

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  News Briefs Archive

  Ready for the World Sight Day Challenge?

  Oct. 7, 2015: The North American eyecare community will once again join forces in a coalition to support Optometry Giving Sight and...

• Finances

  Medical Marijuana: OD Dos & Don’ts

  By Pamela Miller, OD, FAAO, JD, FNAPOct. 14, 2015Medical marijuana is legal in many states—and that poses legal questions. Can ODs prescribe...

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  Finances

  Fraud-Proof Your Practice with EMV Credit Card Processing Technology

  By Deanna Karhuniemi, vice-president of EMV Strategy, Chase Commerce SolutionsOct. 28, 2015Your practice is probably already seeing payment cards presented that are...

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  Insights From Our Editors

  Serving Hispanic Patients: Is Greater Outreach & Education Necessary?

  By Carole Burns, OD, FCOVD, and Mark Wright, OD, FCOVDSept. 30, 2015Your Hispanic patients may need more education about what they can...

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  The Optometric Minute

  Lessons Learned: Managing Multiple Locations

  Sept. 30, 2015: Ryan Powell, OD, the owner of Insight Eyecare Specialties, applies principles learned outside optometry in managing eight locations with...

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  Finances

  Can You and Your Staff Recite Your Mission Statement?

  By Peter G. Shaw-McMinn, ODSept. 30, 2015A mission statement lets employees and patients know the ideals and goals of your practice. Do...

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  Finances

  Build Profits by Managing Cancellations & No-Shows

  By Adam Cmelja, President of Integrated Planning & Wealth ManagementOct. 7, 2015Cancellations and no-shows add up to lost revenues. Available systems can...

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  The Optometric Minute

  Plan a Practice Exit Strategy Early On

  Sept. 23, 2015: Kenneth Daniels, OD, FAAO, Dipl. ABO, owner of See Life - Hopewell & Lambertville Eye Associates in Hopewell and Lambertville, N.J., explains...