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SUMMARY:Peer-to-Peer Dinner: Boise\, ID
DESCRIPTION:The Integrated Eye Care Initiative\nWe are now on the cusp of the second wave of healthcare reform being driven by the 21st Century Cures Act and the transition from fee-for-service to outcome-based care.\n\nThe definition of success under outcome-based care is different than it was under fee-for-service and is continually evolving. With all of the demands on you as a provider\, PECAA’s Integrated Eye Care Initiative (IECI) is here to help take the mystery away from the changes that are occurring in healthcare delivery and work with you to create a strategy and customized pathway to success.\n\nWe’ll take a look at this critical PECAA program as Jim Grue\, OD\, IECI Director discusses:\n\nIs it time to stop hitting the snooze button? A paradigm shift for eye care\nWhat should my practice be doing now?\nCommunity research: what’s happening in my backyard?\nElectronic communications: how can I save 10 minutes on every new patient?\n\nThis dinner is open to doctors and practice managers. \nWe hope to see you there! \nRSVP NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/peer-to-peer-dinner-boise-id-q120/
LOCATION:Owyhee Tavern\, 1109 Main St\, Boise\, ID\, 83702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200304
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200305
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UID:24133-1583319600-1583338500@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Tradeshow: SECO
DESCRIPTION:SECO 2020\nPECAA will be exhibiting at the SECO 2020 Congress\, March 4 – March 8\, 2020 in Atlanta\, GA. Please come visit the PECAA booth (#1346)\, say hello to our representatives & grab your “goodie” bag!
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/tradeshow-seco/
LOCATION:Georgia World Congress Center\, 285 Andrew Young International Blvd NW\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30313\, United States
CATEGORIES:State Association Events,Regional Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200304T074500
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SUMMARY:Combatting Online Eyeglass Sales Workshop: Los Angeles\, CA
DESCRIPTION:Combatting Online Eyeglass Sales Workshop\nWe have become a connected and on-the-move society. Not only is today’s mobile technology stressing our eyes\, it’s also resulting in people who are multitasking and more connected with their devices than ever before. As a result\, patients are having their eye exam at their independent eye care professional’s office\, but purchasing their eyewear and contact lenses elsewhere. These declining capture rates of frame\, lens\, and contact lens sales account for 60% of an independent optometry practice’s total revenue. \nWe invite you to join us on Wednesday\, March 4 for this half-day workshop. The event is open to Members & prospective Members and is free to attend. Breakfast is included. \nWhat You’ll Learn:  \n\nGenerate & Connect With Patients\nIncrease Capture Rate\nDifferentiate Your Practice\nRecommend Digital Vision Solutions\nCreate Compelling Displays\nOvercome Purchasing Hesitations\n\nWho Should Attend? \n\nOwners\, Administrators\, Managers\nOptometrists (3 COPE-PM)\nSpectacle Opticians (3 ABO)\nContact Lens Technicians (3 NCLE)\nParaoptometric Technicians (3 CPC)\n\nWe hope to see you there! \nREGISTER NOW \nVIEW AGENDA
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/merchandising-workshop-losangeles-2020/
LOCATION:Westin LAX Airport\, 5400 W Century Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Regional Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200303T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200303T210000
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UID:24526-1583260200-1583269200@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Peer-to-Peer Dinner: Salt Lake City\, UT
DESCRIPTION:The Integrated Eye Care Initiative\nWe are now on the cusp of the second wave of healthcare reform being driven by the 21st Century Cures Act and the transition from fee-for-service to outcome-based care.\n\nThe definition of success under outcome-based care is different than it was under fee-for-service and is continually evolving. With all of the demands on you as a provider\, PECAA’s Integrated Eye Care Initiative (IECI) is here to help take the mystery away from the changes that are occurring in healthcare delivery and work with you to create a strategy and customized pathway to success.\n\nOur discussion\, led by IECI Director Jim Grue\, OD\, will cover:\n\n\nIs It Time to Stop Hitting the Snooze Button? A Paradigm Shift for Eye Care.\nWhat Should My Practice Be Doing Now?\nCommunity Research: What’s Happening in My Backyard?\nElectronic Communications: How Can I Save 10 Minutes on Every New Patient?\n\n\nThis dinner is open to doctors and practice managers. \nWe hope to see you there! \nRSVP NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/peer-to-peer-dinner-slc-ut-q120/
LOCATION:Cucina Toscana\, 282 S 300 W\, Salt Lake City\, UT\, 84101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200303T210000
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CREATED:20200130T071909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200201T034445Z
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SUMMARY:Peer-to-Peer Dinner: Milwaukee\, WI
DESCRIPTION:Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) Technology\nTogether we’ll discuss the latest on Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) Technology as it relates to optometric practices. Our talking points include:\n\nLatest news on IPL applications\nInstruments\nInsurance\nLicensing requirements\n\nThis dinner is open to doctors and 3-4 staff members per practice. \nWe hope to see you there! \nRSVP NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/peer-to-peer-dinner-milwaukee-wi-q120/
LOCATION:Hotel Madrid\, 600 S 6th St #1524\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53204\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200229T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200229T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T210239
CREATED:20200131T015713Z
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UID:24480-1583001000-1583010000@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Peer-to-Peer Dinner: San Francisco\, CA
DESCRIPTION:HR: Staff Management\nIn today’s competitive eyecare environment\, how our staff manages our patients\, thereby defining each customer’s overall experience\, is more important than ever. As owners and managers\, this raises the stakes in terms of how we manage our staff members.\n\nTogether we’ll discuss:\n\nHow do we determine the correct level of staffing?\nWhat are the best methods for finding and retaining quality employees?\nPerformance reviews: how often\, who does them\, and what forms or methods do you use?\nHow do you determine salaries and raises? Do certain positions ‘top out’ in pay?\n\nJenny Wiley\, PECAA’s Practice Operations Advisor\, will join us for this event and is available to answer any questions you may have. \nThis dinner is open to doctors and and managers who handle human resources. \nWe hope to see you there! \nRSVP NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/peer-to-peer-dinner-sanfrancisco-q120/
LOCATION:Palio Restaurant\, 640 Sacramento Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94111\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200227T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200227T210000
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SUMMARY:Peer-to-Peer Dinner: Tulsa\, OK
DESCRIPTION:The 9 Qualities Patients Want Most \nRecent research ranks nine areas of healthcare performance and their importance to patients. The areas include: Convenience\, Insurance Coverage\, Menu of Services\, Price\, Quality of Care\, Reputation\, Service Availability\, Speed of Delivery\, and Staff. \nHow do you think each category ranks? Come prepared to join us in a discussion of our perception vs the actual patient response! We’ll enjoy a good meal as we take a look at the results. Our conversation may also include: \n\nWhat do patients value most when seeking a practice?\nWhat differs among generations?\nWhat hazards and opportunities lie ahead?\n\nThis dinner is open to doctors and 2-3 key staff members per practice. \nWe hope to see you there! \nRSVP NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/peer-to-peer-dinner-tulsa-ok-q120/
LOCATION:Ruth’s Chris – Tulsa\, 8330 Riverside Pkwy\, Tulsa\, OK\, 74137\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200220T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200220T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T210239
CREATED:20200123T061924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200123T061924Z
UID:24325-1582223400-1582232400@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Peer-to-Peer Dinner: Grand Forks\, ND
DESCRIPTION:Three Keys to Prospering in 2020\nWe’ll focus on specific strategies to improve our bottom line in the upcoming year. Together we’ll discuss:\n\nSeeing more patients\nIncreasing revenue per patient\nDecreasing cost of goods sold\n\nThis dinner is open to doctors and practice managers. \nWe hope to see you there! \nRSVP NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/peer-to-peer-dinner-grandforks-nd-q120/
LOCATION:Sky’s Restaurant\, 322 Demers Ave\, Grand Forks\, ND\, 58201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200220
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200222
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CREATED:20191126T044627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200207T022252Z
UID:22072-1582196400-1582293600@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Billing & Coding Workshop: Portland\, OR
DESCRIPTION:Billing & Coding Workshop\n*Please note that this workshop is at capacity and we are no longer accepting RSVP’s.  \nLed by PECAA Billing & Coding Advisors Teri Thurston & Libby MacFarland\, this two day Member-only workshop is free to attend and will include plenty of education and hands on interactive application to apply what you have learned. Together\, we will explore revenue cycle challenges and design best practice solutions to easily implement into your practice. \nWe will walk through the life cycle of a claim\, do a deep dive into the various coding scenarios involving specific insurance policies\, discuss causes behind the most common denials and provide solutions to avoid these denials proactively in the future. This is a highly interactive workshop based on challenges you face on a regular basis. Prior to the workshop\, there will be a handout for attendees to complete to let us know what takeaways you’d like to get out of the workshop. \nVIEW AGENDA
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/billing-coding-workshop-portland-or-february-2020/
LOCATION:DoubleTree Hilton Portland\, 9575 SW Locust Street\, Tigard\, OR\, 97223\, United States
CATEGORIES:Regional Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200220T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200220T110000
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CREATED:20200118T033254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200118T033254Z
UID:24243-1582192800-1582196400@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Webinar: HIPAA Updates in 2020
DESCRIPTION:HIPAA Updates in 2020\nDate & Time: Thursday\, February 20\, 2020  |  10:00am – 11:00am Pacific\nPresented by: Matt DiBlasi\, Abyde \nCourse Description: \nLearn what is new in HIPAA regulations plus other details you must know to stay compliant. \nDuring the webinar\, Matt will: \n\nReview 2019 HIPAA violations and fines\nDiscuss OCR’s 2020 HIPAA’s outlook\nIdentify how HIPAA will impact eye care providers in 2020\nDetail a path to HIPAA compliance\nIntroduce Abyde’s proprietary software solution\nQ & A session\n\nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/webinar-hipaa-2020/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200219T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200219T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T210239
CREATED:20200125T055752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200125T055752Z
UID:24371-1582137000-1582146000@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Peer-to-Peer Dinner: Valencia\, CA
DESCRIPTION:Branding for the Office\nBranding is the shorthand that can go a long way towards creating that positive first impression. Together\, we’ll discuss: \n\nPractice Names – what first impressions do they make?\nShared vision – how do we share the mission of our practices with clients and prospects?\nSocial media – what are the keys to building presence in your local community?\nDifferentiation – how you set your practice apart from the competition.\n\nThis dinner is open to doctors and 2-3 staff members per practice. \nWe hope to see you there! \nRSVP NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/peer-to-peer-dinner-valencia-ca/
LOCATION:Salt Creek Grill\, 24415 Town Center Dr\, Valencia\, CA\, 91355\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200219T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200219T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T210239
CREATED:20200117T073825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200117T073825Z
UID:24229-1582137000-1582146000@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Peer-to-Peer Dinner: Columbus\, OH
DESCRIPTION:Key Performance Indicators\nUsing consistent benchmarks facilitates reasoned decision making that responds to our true strengths and weaknesses in the marketplace. Possible discussion points include:\n\nTypes of Metrics: revenue\, optical\, staffing\, clinical. Which ones are you measuring now?\nTools to record key metrics in real time\, including those in the PECAA portfolio (ex. SuccessTRACK) that support more accurate and meaningful tracking\nApplying metrics analysis to direct real changes in your practice\nU.S. averages versus Ohio averages\nCash flow versus profitability\n\nThis dinner is open to doctors and 2-3 key staff members. \nWe hope to see you there! \nRSVP NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/peer-to-peer-dinner-columbus-oh-q120/
LOCATION:Refectory\, 1092 Bethel Rd\, Columbus\, OH\, 43220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200218T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200218T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T210239
CREATED:20200123T062458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200123T062458Z
UID:24327-1582050600-1582059600@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Peer-to-Peer Dinner: Nashville\, TN
DESCRIPTION:The 9 Qualities Patients Want Most\nRecent research ranks nine areas of healthcare performance and their importance to patients. The areas include: Convenience\, Insurance Coverage\, Menu of Services\, Price\, Quality of Care\, Reputation\, Service Availability\, Speed of Delivery\, and Staff.\n\nHow do you think each category ranks? Come prepared to join us in a discussion of our perception vs the actual patient response! We’ll enjoy a good meal as we take a look at the results. Our conversation may also include:\n\nWhat do patients value most when seeking a practice?\nWhat differs among generations?\nWhat hazards and opportunities lie ahead?\n\nThis dinner is open to doctors and 2-3 key staff members per practice. \nWe hope to see you there! \nRSVP NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/peer-to-peer-dinner-nashville-tn-q120/
LOCATION:Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse – Nashville\, 2525 West End Ave\, Nashville\, TN\, 37203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200218T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200218T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T210239
CREATED:20200122T075208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200122T075208Z
UID:24297-1582050600-1582059600@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Peer-to-Peer Dinner: Jacksonville\, FL
DESCRIPTION:HR: Staff Management\nIn today’s competitive eye care environment\, how our staff manages our patients – thereby defining each customer’s overall experience – is more important than ever. As owners and/or managers\, this raises the stakes in terms of how we manage our staff members. During this dinner\, we’ll discuss:\n\nHow do you determine the correct level of staffing?\nWhat are the best methods for finding and retaining quality employees?\nPerformance reviews: how often\, who does them\, and what forms or methods do you utilize?\nHow do you determine salaries and raises? Do certain positions “top out” in pay?\n\nThis dinner is open to doctors and staff members who handle human resources. \nWe hope to see you there! \nRSVP NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/peer-to-peer-dinner-jacksonville-fl-q120/
LOCATION:Seasons 52 – Jacksonville\, 5096 Big Island Dr\, Jacksonville\, FL\, 32246\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200218T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200218T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T210239
CREATED:20200122T073617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200122T073617Z
UID:24294-1582050600-1582059600@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Peer-to-Peer Dinner: Leawood\, KS
DESCRIPTION:The Doctor – Patient Handoff\nAt this dinner\, we’ll explore the challenge of maintaining engaged patients from the time they enter the practice to the time they exit. Ensuring you have a consistent protocol for the patient experience is one way to raise capture rate. Our discussion points may include:\n\nBest practices on using lifestyle questionnaires\nBenefits of suggesting suitable solutions during the exam\nThe doctor “hand-off” to the optical staff\n\nWe’ll examine how these areas help to ensure a positive patient experience. \nThis dinner is open to doctors and up to 5 staff members. \nWe hope to see you there! \nRSVP NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/peer-to-peer-dinner-leadwood-ks/
LOCATION:Rye\, 10551 Mission Road\, Leawood\, KS\, 66206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200217T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200217T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T210239
CREATED:20200129T015611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200208T010015Z
UID:24451-1581933600-1581937200@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Webinar: How to Prepare for Pay Equity Laws
DESCRIPTION:How to Prepare for Pay Equity Laws\nDate & Time: Monday\, February 17\, 2020  |  10:00am – 11:00am Pacific\nPresented by: Sharon Jutila\, Human Resource Consultant\, AmeriBen \nCourse Description: \nPay equity is one of the fastest growing areas of employment laws recently. Although 42 states have some kind of equal pay law on the books\, there is more and more emphasis being put on this area for the purposes of recruiting and hiring. Furthermore\, at a state level we have seen 6 states enhance the laws in this area and broaden the reach beyond just gender. \nJoin our webinar to learn where we have been for pay equity and where we are going in the future\, including the steps you can take to do a pay audit of your own practice to see how you are doing in this area. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/webinar-pay-equity-laws/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200213T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200213T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T210239
CREATED:20200117T073624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200117T073624Z
UID:24226-1581618600-1581627600@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Peer-to-Peer Dinner: Portland\, OR
DESCRIPTION:Key Performance Indicators\nUsing consistent benchmarks facilitates reasoned decision making that responds to our true strengths and weaknesses in the marketplace. Possible discussion points include:\n\nTypes of Metrics: revenue\, optical\, staffing\, clinical. Which ones are you measuring now?\nTools to record key metrics in real time\, including those in the PECAA portfolio (ex. SuccessTRACK) that support more accurate and meaningful tracking\nApplying metrics analysis to direct real changes in your practice\nU.S. averages versus Oregon averages\nCash flow versus profitability\n\nThis dinner is open to doctors and 2-3 key staff members. \nWe hope to see you there! \nRSVP NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/peer-to-peer-dinner-portland-or-q120/
LOCATION:Bluehour\, 250 NW 13th Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97209\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200213T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200213T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T210239
CREATED:20200118T032431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200118T032431Z
UID:24241-1581588000-1581591600@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Webinar: 25 Ways to Improve Patient Satisfaction
DESCRIPTION:25 Ways to Improve Patient Satisfaction\nDate & Time: Thursday\, February 13\, 2020  |  10:00am – 11:00am Pacific\nPresented by: Valerie Manso\, Director of Staff Education\, PECAA \nCourse Description: \nCustomer/Patient satisfaction is essential to the successful growth of all businesses. This fun-filled\, fast paced session dissects twenty five proven ways of ensuring patient/customer delight. \nBy the end of this session\, you will: \n\nKnow 25 ways to improve customer satisfaction\nComprehend the business benefits of providing patient delight\nRecognize the importance of service before\, during and after the sale\n\nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/webinar-patient-satisfaction/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200212T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200212T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T210239
CREATED:20200117T074058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200117T074058Z
UID:24231-1581532200-1581541200@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Peer-to-Peer Dinner: Raleigh\, NC
DESCRIPTION:Key Performance Indicators\nUsing consistent benchmarks facilitates reasoned decision making that responds to our true strengths and weaknesses in the marketplace. Possible discussion points include:\n\nTypes of Metrics: revenue\, optical\, staffing\, clinical. Which ones are you measuring now?\nTools to record key metrics in real time\, including those in the PECAA portfolio (ex. SuccessTRACK) that support more accurate and meaningful tracking\nApplying metrics analysis to direct real changes in your practice\nU.S. averages versus Ohio averages\nCash flow versus profitability\n\nThis dinner is open to doctors and 2-3 key staff members. \nWe hope to see you there! \nRSVP NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/peer-to-peer-dinner-raleigh-nc-q120/
LOCATION:Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse – Raleigh\, 38 S Broadway\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200212T074500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200212T113000
DTSTAMP:20260423T210239
CREATED:20200109T073939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200109T073939Z
UID:24096-1581493500-1581507000@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Merchandising Workshop: Austin\, TX
DESCRIPTION:Increase Patient Loyalty & Practice Profits Workshop\nIt costs five times more to attract a new patient than to keep an existing one\, yet only 18 percent of practices focus on existing patient retention. Learn the four fundamental marketing strategies every eye care professional needs to retain existing patients\, generate new patients\, increase revenue per patient\, and frequency of visits. \nWe invite you to join us on Wednesday\, February 12 for this half-day workshop. The event is open to Members & prospective Members and is free to attend. Breakfast is included. \nWhat You’ll Learn:  \n\nGenerate New Patients\nIncrease Capture Rate\nImprove Your Marketing\nCreate Compelling Displays\nManage & Evaluate Inventory\nBenchmark Using KPIs\n\nWho Should Attend? \n\nOwners\, Administrators\, Managers\nOptometrists (3 COPE-PM)\nSpectacle Opticians (3 ABO)\nContact Lens Technicians (3 NCLE)\nParaoptometric Technicians (3 CPC)\n\nWe hope to see you there! \nREGISTER NOW \nVIEW AGENDA
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/merchandising-workshop-austin-tx/
LOCATION:Austin Marriott South\, 4415 South 1-35\, Austin\, TX\, 78744\, United States
CATEGORIES:Regional Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200211T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200211T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T210239
CREATED:20200118T024758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200118T024941Z
UID:24236-1581445800-1581454800@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Peer-to-Peer Dinner: Charlotte\, NC
DESCRIPTION:The Medical Model\nTraditional income streams of private optometric practices face continued pressures from online competition and flatlined reimbursements. More and more practices are embracing medically related billing opportunities to remain viable in today’s eyecare economy. Among the topics we will discuss together;\n\nHow can we start building or enhancing a Medical Model practice?\nWhat medical areas are best to begin with and what type of investments are needed?\nWhat are the best approaches to medical billing?\nSuccess stories and challenges.\n\nThis dinner is open to doctors and 2-3 key staff members. \nWe hope to see you there! \nRSVP NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/peer-to-peer-dinner-charlotte-nc-q120/
LOCATION:Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse – Charlotte\, 210 E Trade Street\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200211T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200211T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T210239
CREATED:20191219T054702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191221T034423Z
UID:23897-1581445800-1581454800@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Peer-to-Peer Dinner: Indianapolis\, IN
DESCRIPTION:Maximize Your PECAA Benefits\n\nFor our first dinner of the year\, we’ll focus on the many benefits PECAA has to offer and the best ways to take advantage of them\, including: \n\nStaff Training Resources\nHuman Resources Support\n2020 Annual Meeting Preview\nIncentivEYES Rebates Updates\n\nKathy Long\, PECAA’s Accounting Manager\, will join our discussion. \n\nThis dinner is open to doctors and 2-3 key staff members. \nWe hope to see you there! \nRSVP NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/peer-to-peer-dinner-indianapolis-q120/
LOCATION:Seasons 52 – Indianapolis\, 8650 Keystone Crossing\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46240\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200211T074500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200211T113000
DTSTAMP:20260423T210239
CREATED:20200109T050106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200109T050106Z
UID:24092-1581407100-1581420600@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Selling Workshop: Baton Rouge\, LA
DESCRIPTION:Perfecting Patient Communication\nThere are more choices than ever before to purchase eyewear and contact lenses. As a result\, patients are having their eye exam at their independent eye care professional’s office\, but purchasing their eyewear and contact lenses elsewhere. These declining capture rates of frame\, lens\, and contact lens sales account for 60 percent of an independent optometry practice’s total revenue. \nThis workshop provides practices with a major growth opportunity and is designed to improve oral communication skills\, listening skills\, and will help eye care professionals identify the most common patient purchasing hesitations and offers specific strategies for success. \nWe invite you to join us on Tuesday\, February 11 for this half-day workshop. The event is open to Members & prospective Members and is free to attend. Breakfast is included. \nWhat You’ll Learn:  \n\nIncrease Capture Rate\nImprove Patient Satisfaction\nGenerate New Patients Online\nPlan for Space & Staffing\nBenchmark Using KPIs\nIncrease Profit Per Patient\n\nWho Should Attend? \n\nOwners\, Administrators\, Managers\nOptometrists (3 COPE-PM)\nSpectacle Opticians (3 ABO)\nContact Lens Technicians (3 NCLE)\nParaoptometric Technicians (3 CPC)\n\nWe hope to see you there! \nREGISTER NOW \nVIEW AGENDA
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/selling-workshop-baton-rouge-la/
LOCATION:Renaissance Baton Rouge Hotel\, 7000 Bluebonnet Boulevard\, Baton Rouge\, LA\, 70810\, United States
CATEGORIES:Regional Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200204T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200204T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T210239
CREATED:20200107T081024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200107T081024Z
UID:24055-1580841000-1580850000@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Peer-to-Peer Dinner: Bellevue\, WA
DESCRIPTION:Nutrition & The Eye\n\nAt our upcoming dinner\, we’ll share a fine meal and discuss the importance of diet & nutrition in ocular health\, including: \n\nWhat is the role of the Optometrist?\nHow do we talk to patients about diet and nutrition?\nWhat is the role of supplements?\nWhat resources are available?\n\n\nThis dinner is open to doctors and 2-3 key staff members. \nWe hope to see you there! \nRSVP NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/peer-to-peer-dinner-bellevue-wa/
LOCATION:Ruth Chris – Bellevue\, 565 Bellevue Square\, Bellevue\, WA\, 98004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200130T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200130T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T210239
CREATED:20200104T062748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200104T062748Z
UID:24035-1580409000-1580418000@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Peer-to-Peer Dinner: Spokane\, WA
DESCRIPTION:9 Qualities Patients Want Most From Their Eye Care Providers\n\nRecent research ranks nine areas of healthcare performance and their importance to patients. The areas include: Convenience\, Insurance Coverage\, Menu of Services\, Price\, Quality of Care\, Reputation\, Service Availability\, Speed of Delivery\, and Staff. \nHow do you think each category ranks? Come prepared to join us in a discussion of our perception vs the actual patient response! We’ll enjoy a good meal as we take a look at the results. Our conversation may also include: \n\nWhat do patients value most when seeking a practice?\nWhat differs among generations?\nWhat hazards and opportunities lie ahead?\n\n\nThis dinner is open to doctors and 1-2 key staff members. \nWe hope to see you there! \nRSVP NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/peer-to-peer-dinner-spokane-wa-2/
LOCATION:Mizuna\, 214 N Howard St\, Spokane\, WA\, 99201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200129T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200129T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T210239
CREATED:20191219T054325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191219T054325Z
UID:23894-1580322600-1580331600@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Peer-to-Peer Dinner: Cleveland\, OH
DESCRIPTION:9 Qualities Patients Want Most From Their Eye Care Providers\n\nRecent research ranks nine areas of healthcare performance and their importance to patients. The areas include: Convenience\, Insurance Coverage\, Menu of Services\, Price\, Quality of Care\, Reputation\, Service Availability\, Speed of Delivery\, and Staff. \nHow do you think each category ranks? Come prepared to join us in a discussion of our perception vs the actual patient response! We’ll enjoy a good meal as we take a look at the results. Our conversation may also include: \n\nWhat do patients value most when seeking a practice?\nWhat differs among generations?\nWhat hazards and opportunities lie ahead?\n\n\nThis dinner is open to doctors and 2-3 key staff members. \nWe hope to see you there! \nRSVP NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/peer-to-peer-dinner-cleveland-oh-q120/
LOCATION:Don’s Pomeroy House\, 13664 Pearl Rd\, Strongsville\, OH\, 44136\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200129T074500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200129T113000
DTSTAMP:20260423T210239
CREATED:20191220T064154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200116T014216Z
UID:23920-1580283900-1580297400@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Merchandising Workshop: Charlotte\, NC
DESCRIPTION:Increase Patient Loyalty & Practice Profits Workshop\nThis workshop is sponsored by Transitions Optical\nIt costs five times more to attract a new patient than to keep an existing one\, yet only 18 percent of practices focus on existing patient retention. Learn the four fundamental marketing strategies every eye care professional needs to retain existing patients\, generate new patients\, increase revenue per patient\, and frequency of visits. \nWe invite you to join us on Wednesday\, January 29 for this half-day workshop. The event is open to Members & prospective Members and is free to attend. Breakfast is included. \nWhat You’ll Learn:  \n\nGenerate New Patients\nIncrease Capture Rate\nImprove Your Marketing\nCreate Compelling Displays\nManage & Evaluate Inventory\nBenchmark Using KPIs\n\nWho Should Attend? \n\nOwners\, Administrators\, Managers\nOptometrists (3 COPE-PM)\nSpectacle Opticians (3 ABO)\nContact Lens Technicians (3 NCLE)\nParaoptometric Technicians (3 CPC)\n\nWe hope to see you there! \nREGISTER NOW \nVIEW AGENDA
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/merchandising-workshop-charlotte-nc/
LOCATION:Charlotte Marriott SouthPark\, 2200 Rexford Rd\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Regional Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200128T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200128T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T210239
CREATED:20191231T011309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191231T011309Z
UID:23969-1580236200-1580245200@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Peer-to-Peer Dinner: Medford\, OR
DESCRIPTION:Billing & Coding: Overcoming the Pitfalls in Billing Medical Services\n\nThe revenue cycle is one of the financial pillars in any optometric business. Capturing all earned revenue in a timely fashion is essential. The challenge around third party billing can be difficult at times and impacts the day-to-day operations. Understanding and developing proactive strategies to manage these challenges can positively impact the financial bottom line and increase efficiencies to reduce costs. \nAt our upcoming Medford dinner\, Teri Thurston\, PECAA Billing and Coding Advisor\, will lead a discussion on the strategies to overcome challenges around billing and coding for medical services\, including: \n\nFirst line of defense is collecting patient information and insurance verification\nTune in to the coding elements that drive reimbursement\nIndividual medical insurance policies\nOther opportunities to enhance revenue\n\n\nThis dinner is open to doctors and staff members. \nWe hope to see you there! \nRSVP NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/peer-to-peer-dinner-medford-or/
LOCATION:Inn at the Commons\, 200 N Riverside Avenue\, Medford\, OR\, 97501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200128T074500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200128T113000
DTSTAMP:20260423T210239
CREATED:20191221T014105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200116T012119Z
UID:23929-1580197500-1580211000@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Selling Workshop: Nashville\, TN
DESCRIPTION:Perfecting Patient Communication\nThis workshop is sponsored by Transitions Optical\nThere are more choices than ever before to purchase eyewear and contact lenses. As a result\, patients are having their eye exam at their independent eye care professional’s office\, but purchasing their eyewear and contact lenses elsewhere. These declining capture rates of frame\, lens\, and contact lens sales account for 60 percent of an independent optometry practice’s total revenue. \nThis workshop provides practices with a major growth opportunity and is designed to improve oral communication skills\, listening skills\, and will help eye care professionals identify the most common patient purchasing hesitations and offers specific strategies for success. \nWe invite you to join us on Tuesday\, January 28 for this half-day workshop. The event is open to Members & prospective Members and is free to attend. Breakfast is included. \nWhat You’ll Learn:  \n\nIncrease Capture Rate\nImprove Patient Satisfaction\nGenerate New Patients Online\nPlan for Space & Staffing\nBenchmark Using KPIs\nIncrease Profit Per Patient\n\nWho Should Attend? \n\nOwners\, Administrators\, Managers\nOptometrists (3 COPE-PM)\nSpectacle Opticians (3 ABO)\nContact Lens Technicians (3 NCLE)\nParaoptometric Technicians (3 CPC)\n\nWe hope to see you there! \nREGISTER NOW \nVIEW AGENDA
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/selling-workshop-nashville-tn/
LOCATION:Franklin Marriott Cool Springs\, 700 Cool Springs Blvd\, Franklin\, TN\, 37067\, United States
CATEGORIES:Regional Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200123T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200123T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T210239
CREATED:20191219T053631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191219T053631Z
UID:23892-1579804200-1579813200@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Peer-to-Peer Dinner: Phoenix\, AZ
DESCRIPTION:All Things PECAA\n\nFor our first dinner of the year\, we’ll focus on the many benefits PECAA has to offer and the best ways to take advantage of them\, including: \n\nStaff Training Resources\nHuman Resources Support\n2020 Annual Meeting Preview\nIncentivEYES Rebates Updates\n\n\nThis dinner is open to doctors and 2-3 key staff members. \nWe hope to see you there! \nRSVP NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/peer-to-peer-dinner-phoenix-q120/
LOCATION:The Henry\, 4455 East Camelback Road\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85018\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners
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