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Practice Advantage Live 6-Part Series
Part 1: Thursday, September 22, 2022 | 4:00pm – 7:00pm PT
Part 2: Thursday, September 29, 2022 | 4:00pm – 7:00pm PT
Part 3: Thursday, October 13, 2022 | 4:00pm – 7:00pm PT
Part 4: Thursday, October 27, 2022 | 4:00pm – 7:00pm PT
Part 5: Thursday, November 10, 2022 | 4:00pm – 7:00pm PT
Part 6: Thursday, November 17, 2022 | 4:00pm – 7:00pm PT
Description:
Join Dr. Justin Manning, PECAA Chief Member Experience Officer and host of the Practice Advantage Podcast, our Member Business Advisor and Member Experience Teams for a special live webinar series focusing on practical solutions for pain points Independent Eye Care Professionals experience in their practices.
Each session will be held on Thursdays at 4pm PT / 7pm ET. Register once, and receive reminders for the remaining sessions.
Hosted By: Dr. Justin Manning, PECAA Chief Member Experience Officer
Experienced clinician, healthcare leader, practice builder, and industry executive bringing diverse experiences to optometry, business, and health IT solutions. Former international optometry professor and practice leader of multi-location, five-star medical eye care practice. Founded the Keratoconus and Scleral Lens Institute, successfully built on design thinking principles. Passion for empowering eyecare providers to become healthcare leaders around the world to have impacts felt across the entire healthcare system.
Part 1: Staffing
Thursday, September 22, 2022
4:00pm – 7:00pm PT
Member Business Advisor: Jenny Wiley, Director of Member Experience, Practice Operations
Prior to joining the PECAA Team in 2015, Jenny was leading multiple offices of a 10 location ophthalmology and optometry practice and has over 30 years of experience in the eyecare industry. She currently acts as PECAA’s Membership Manager and is also in charge of PECAA’s Cold Start Practice Program, helping Members in the process of opening cold with customized resources and educational materials. She also plays an active role in the PECAA Gives Program, helping to select and promote each year’s recipient around the Annual Meeting.
Part 2: Optical MBA
Thursday, September 29, 2022
4:00pm – 7:00pm PT
Member Business Advisor: Kayla Groves, Optical Management Advisor
Kayla is a highly accomplished eye care professional with over 14 years of experience in the Optical industry. She has successfully run several Optometry practices, including her own private practice, and she has had the opportunity to work one-on-one with hundreds of Optometry practices. Kayla specializes in optometry billing and coding and can help you with all your billing and coding needs.
Part 3: The Cracks in Your Business Foundation & Vendor Relationships
Thursday, October 13, 2022
4:00pm – 7:00pm PT
Member Business Advisor: Kathy Long, Practice Operations Advisor
Kathy has over 22 years experience in the eyecare industry. Prior to joining PECAA in 2015, she developed, implemented and managed many aspects of a practice including finance, operations, insurance, credentialing and I.T. She also directly participated in the planning and execution of 13 location remodels and 11 new, cold start offices and was responsible for the integration of over 25 practice acquisitions into the company’s HR, systems and processes. Kathy now serves as PECAA’s Accounting Manager working to bill Member practices, create and maintain budgets and monthly financials and to ensure the PECAA Team has everything they need to best serve Members.
Part 4: Marketing MBA
Thursday, October 27, 2022
4:00pm – 7:00pm PT
Member Business Advisor: Shelby Wade, Marketing Advisor
Shelby joined PECAA as a Marketing Advisor, coming to the team with many years of experience in developing strategic marketing plans and field marketing initiatives to drive desired results. She is excited to connect with PECAA members and develop strategic plans for their own practices to flourish.
Part 5: Billing & Coding
Thursday, November 10, 2022
4:00pm – 7:00pm PT
Member Business Advisor: Teri Thurston, Billing & Coding Advisor
Teri is a revenue cycle professional with over 25 years of experience in the eye care industry. She has managed complex billing teams for ophthalmology and optometry practices. She has worked with various physicians to increase profitability, implement RCM efficiencies, and ensure billing compliance. She is passionate about supporting eye care professionals through billing and coding education.
Part 6: Financial Health Focus – Year-End Closing Planning
Thursday, November 17, 2022
4:00pm – 7:00pm PT
Member Business Advisor: Bryan Hoban, Executive VP & General Manager of Member Business Advisory, Finance Advisor
Bryan began his work career as an analyst and junior loan officer at a community bank focusing on small businesses. Bryan escaped the banking industry and joined PECAA in 2012 and can now be found helping Members analyze their business. He enjoys working with the rest of the MBA Team to help PECAA’s Members understand and enact positive change in their practice.
To see our full agenda and registration details, check out our official event page below!
