Practice Management
How team learning improves doctor, staff coordination
The AOA 2021 Virtual Learning Livecast, Oct. 1-2, offers over a dozen courses specifically geared toward integrated, doctor-paraoptometric education. But registration closes Monday, Sept. 27.
Pandemic savings strategies
COVID-19 has taught us that planning ahead may be more critical now than ever. During periods of uncertainty, it’s important to keep a long-term perspective.
Do we have a failure to communicate?
Effective patient education is the cornerstone to better-informed decision-making skills and better health outcomes, but when was the last time you evaluated your own communication skills?
3 ways to honor staff for Paraoptometric Appreciation Month
September marks Paraoptometric Appreciation Month, the only formal observance dedicated to honor optometric practice staff. Three ways for doctors to honor their staff and for paraoptometrics to advance their careers.
Excel Your Career
After a successful launch last year, AOA 2021 Virtual Learning Livecast opens for registration
Set for Oct. 1-2, the virtual event offers doctors of optometry, students and paraoptometric staff easy access to a host of expert-led contemporary, optometric continuing education courses and professional development—when it’s convenient for them. Seats for each course are limited, so reserve your spot now.
If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is
In assessing new products, consider first what is best for your patients and practice—but also consider reimbursement related to new equipment.
Virtual interview tips for employers and applicants
Virtual interviewing has allowed employers to connect to a broader pool of applicants from locations nationwide—get tips for employers and applicants for a stellar virtual interview.
Testing for certification? Paraoptometric exam handbook, PRC resources necessities
An updated paraoptometric examination candidate handbook is available for reference as staff prepare for their certification exams.
Keeping the 'medicine' in telemedicine
COVID-19 accelerated telemedicine’s years-long sprawl in health care, and now experts ponder whether telemedicine’s emergency expansion can be rolled back—or if it’s solidified its place in the new normal. This raises the question: Where’s the line between technology as a tool for patient care and corporate profit?
Know your options
There are insurance options to help protect against malpractice claims, property damage, cybercrime and more. Find out what you need to protect your practice.