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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190904T183000
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SUMMARY:Peer-to-Peer Dinner: Woodland Hills\, CA
DESCRIPTION:Profitability: Knowing Your Numbers and What They Mean\nDiscussion Outline: \n\nSo-called “gut perceptions” of how our practices are performing may or may not be on the mark. Certain activities may capture our attention more than others. We may think contact lens fittings are on the uptick\, or that we’re not seeing as many new patients as before\, when in fact other unseen trends are impacting our bottom line more. \nThat’s where Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) come in. Using consistent benchmarks facilitates reasoned decision making that responds to our true strengths and weaknesses in the marketplace. Tyler Judkins\, PECAA’s Business & Financial Advisor\, will join us as we focus on KPIs. Among our discussion points: \n\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 (e.g. SuccessTrack) that support more accurate and meaningful tracking.\nApplying metrics analysis to direct real changes in your practice\nU.S. Averages versus California Averages\nCash Flow versus Profitability\n\nThis dinner is open to doctors and managers.  \nWe hope to see you there! \nRSVP NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/peer-to-peer-dinner-woodlandhills-q319/
LOCATION:Ruth Chris – Woodland Hills\, 6100 Topanga Canyon Blvd\, Woodland Hills\, CA\, 91367\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190904T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190904T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155216
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SUMMARY:Webinar: The Role of Biologics in Treating Dry Eye Disease
DESCRIPTION:The Role of Biologics in Treating Dry Eye Disease\nDate & Time: Wednesday\, September 4\, 2019  |  10:00am – 11:00am Pacific\nPresented by: Mila Ioussifova\, OD \nCourse Description: \nThis lecture will discuss the types of amniotic membranes\, grafts\, PRP\, etc. available to treat Ocular Surface Disease including two cases where Prokera was used. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/biologics/
LOCATION:OR
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190903T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190903T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155216
CREATED:20190725T235502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190725T235502Z
UID:20769-1567535400-1567544400@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Peer-to-Peer Dinner: Costa Mesa\, CA
DESCRIPTION:Profitability: Knowing Your Numbers and What They Mean\nDiscussion Outline: \n\nSo-called “gut perceptions” of how our practices are performing may or may not be on the mark. Certain activities may capture our attention more than others. We may think contact lens fittings are on the uptick\, or that we’re not seeing as many new patients as before\, when in fact other unseen trends are impacting our bottom line more. \nThat’s where Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) come in. Using consistent benchmarks facilitates reasoned decision making that responds to our true strengths and weaknesses in the marketplace. Tyler Judkins\, PECAA’s Business & Financial Advisor\, will join us as we focus on KPIs. Among our discussion points: \n\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 (e.g. SuccessTrack) that support more accurate and meaningful tracking.\nApplying metrics analysis to direct real changes in your practice\nU.S. Averages versus California Averages\nCash Flow versus Profitability\n\nThis dinner is open to doctors and managers.  \nWe hope to see you there! \nRSVP NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/peer-to-peer-dinner-costamesa-q319/
LOCATION:The Capital Grille – Costa Mesa\, 3333 Bristol St\, Costa Mesa\, CA\, 92626\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190829T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190829T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155216
CREATED:20190715T230711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190715T230711Z
UID:20577-1567103400-1567112400@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Peer-to-Peer Dinner: Phoenix\, AZ
DESCRIPTION:KPI’s\nDiscussion Outline: \nWhile sometimes “gut perceptions” of how our practices are performing can be on the mark\, certain salient aspects often capture our attention more than others. It may seem – anecdotally – that contact lens fittings are on the uptick\, or that a certain demographic of customer is dropping off a bit\, etc.\, when other unseen trends are impacting our businesses more. \nMuch of the answer lies in tracking our practices’ Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Using consistent benchmarks facilitates reasoned decision making that responds to our true strengths and weaknesses in the marketplace. Please join us for a good meal at our upcoming dinner as we discuss: \n\nU.S. Averages versus Arizona Averages\nTypes of Metrics: revenue\, optical\, staffing\, clinical. How do we best understand and group them?\nTools to record key metrics in real time\, including those in the PECAA portfolio (e.g. SuccessTrack) that support more accurate and meaningful tracking.\nThe bottom line: using your metrics to improve the future performance of your practice.\n\nBryan Hoban\, PECAA’s Member Business Manager\, will be onsite for this event and available to answer any questions you may have. \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-phoenix-q319/
LOCATION:Arrogant Butcher\, 2 E Jefferson St #150\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190828T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190828T183000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155216
CREATED:20190730T073112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190730T073112Z
UID:20802-1567013400-1567017000@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:CE Webinar: Management of Ocular Injuries
DESCRIPTION:Management of Ocular Injuries\n~COPE ID: 63234-AS~\nDate & Time: Wednesday\, August 28\, 2019  |  5:30pm – 6:30pm Pacific\nPresented by: Roya Attar\, OD\, MBA\, FAAO \nCourse Description: \nThis course reviews the epidemiology\, diagnosis and management of chemical and mechanical injuries to the eye and the ocular adnexa. Pathologic sequelae of various injuries are reviewed. Proper management of each condition is discussed as well. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/box-2/
LOCATION:OR
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190827T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190827T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155216
CREATED:20190717T002151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190717T002151Z
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SUMMARY:Peer-to-Peer Dinner: La Jolla\, CA
DESCRIPTION:Understanding the Basis of Financial Analysis\nDiscussion Outline: \nWhile sometimes “gut perceptions” of how our practices are performing can be on the mark\, certain salient aspects often capture our attention more than others. It may seem – anecdotally – that contact lens fittings are on the uptick\, or that a certain demographic of customer is dropping off a bit\, etc.\, when other unseen trends are impacting our businesses more. \nMuch of the answer lies in tracking our practices’ Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Using consistent benchmarks facilitates reasoned decision making that responds to our true strengths and weaknesses in the marketplace. Please join us for a good meal at our upcoming dinner as we discuss: \n\nU.S. Averages versus California Averages\nTypes of Metrics: revenue\, optical\, staffing\, clinical. How do we best understand and group them?\nTools to record key metrics in real time\, including those in the PECAA portfolio (e.g. SuccessTrack) that support more accurate and meaningful tracking.\nThe bottom line: using your metrics to improve the future performance of your practice.\n\nTyler Judkins\, PECAA’s Business & Financial Advisor\, will be onsite for this event and available to answer any questions you may have. \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-lajolla-q319/
LOCATION:Donovan’s\, 1250 Prospect St\, La Jolla\, CA\, 92037\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190821T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190821T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155216
CREATED:20190705T234346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190705T234346Z
UID:20521-1566412200-1566421200@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Peer-to-Peer Dinner: Nashville\, TN
DESCRIPTION:Staffing: Levels\, Reviews\, Salaries & More\nDiscussion Outline: \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 or managers\, this raises the stakes in terms of how we manage our staff members. \nPlease join us for a good meal at our upcoming dinner as we 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 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 be onsite for this event and available to answer any questions you may have. \nThis dinner is open to doctors and managers with dedicated HR roles.  \nWe hope to see you there! \nRSVP NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/peer-to-peer-dinner-nashville-q319/
LOCATION:Amerigo\, 1920 West End Ave\, Nashville\, TN\, 37203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190820T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190820T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155216
CREATED:20190703T015432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190703T015432Z
UID:20501-1566325800-1566334800@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Peer-to-Peer Dinner: Midvale\, UT
DESCRIPTION:Building Wealth at TopGolf\nWe’ll be mixing it up a little for our upcoming Salt Lake City dinner! \nOur venue will be Topgolf. We’ll begin in a private room to conduct the business end of things. Next\, we’ll move to our own reserved area where we can sit\, relax\, converse\, enjoy a meal… and\, if you like\, swing some clubs! \nOur topic will be using our practices to build wealth. Tyler Judkins\, Business & Financial Advisor\, PECAA\, will join us as we discuss financial strategies between drives. \nThis dinner is open to doctors and 1-2 key staff Members per practice.  \nWe hope to see you there! \nRSVP NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/peer-to-peer-dinner-utah-q319/
LOCATION:Topgolf – Salt Lake City\, 920 Jordan River Blvd\, Midvale\, UT\, 84047\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190819T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190819T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155216
CREATED:20190730T073334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190730T073334Z
UID:20804-1566208800-1566212400@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Webinar: Learn What Your Income Statement Is Telling You
DESCRIPTION:Learn What Your Income Statement Is Telling You\nDate & Time: Monday\, August 19\, 2019  |  10:00am – 11:00am Pacific\nPresented by: PECAA’s MBA Team \nCourse Description: \n“Accounting is the language of business. If you can’t speak the language\, it’s difficult to win the game.” -Warren Buffett \nJoin your PECAA MBA Team to learn what your income statement is telling you. While sometimes individuals ‘gut perceptions’ of how their practices are performing can be on the mark\, often times it’s more difficult to determine other unseen trends that may be impacting the business. Much of the answer lies in understanding what your financial statements are telling you. \nJoin us for a webinar as we discuss how topics such as benchmarks\, what you should be looking at on your income statement\, staffing\, accounts receivable\, etc. all affect your income statement. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/incomestatement/
LOCATION:OR
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190814T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190814T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155216
CREATED:20190715T231941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190715T231941Z
UID:20580-1565807400-1565816400@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Peer-to-Peer Dinner: Bellevue\, WA
DESCRIPTION:9 Qualities Patients Want Most from their Eye Care Providers\nDiscussion Outline: \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 1-2 key staff members.  \nWe hope to see you there! \nRSVP NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/peer-to-peer-dinner-bellevue-q319/
LOCATION:Bellevue Brewing\, 1820 130th Ave NE\, Bellevue\, WA\, 98005\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190814T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190814T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155216
CREATED:20190703T000916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190703T000916Z
UID:20494-1565807400-1565816400@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Peer-to-Peer Dinner: Minnetonka\, MN
DESCRIPTION:PECAA Business Tools & Tips for Your Practice\nDiscussion Outline:\nFor our summer Peer to Peer meet up we’re taking to the water with a dinner cruise! First we’ll gather at Al & Almas Supper Club for drinks & hors d’oeuvres. Then we’ll board our vessel\, head out on Lake Minnetonka\, and have our evening meal. \nBryan Hoban\, Member Business Manager\, will join us to offer his insights on the latest financial strategies and PECAA resources for private optometric practices. \nThis dinner is open to doctors and 1-2 key staff Members per practice.  \nWe hope to see you there! \nRSVP NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/peer-to-peer-dinner-minnetonka-q319/
LOCATION:Al & Alma’s Supper Club and Charter Cruises\, 5201 Piper Road\, Mound\, MN\, 55364\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190808T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190808T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155216
CREATED:20190703T001543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190703T001543Z
UID:20498-1565289000-1565298000@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Peer-to-Peer Dinner: Kansas City\, MO
DESCRIPTION:Practice Models: Vision Vs. Medical\nDiscussion Outline:\nIn varying degrees\, optometric practices are moving towards the “medical model” that expands the scope of services offered to include conditions like glaucoma\, dry eye\, or AMD. \nAt our upcoming dinner we’ll sit down for a good meal and discuss practice models. Our discussion points may include: \n\nWhat are the best ways to transition to the medical model\, and what are the risks?\nHow can we best work with each type of insurance plan?\nHow might the anticipated shortage of OMDs impact private optometric practice?\nWill the medical model eventually be a necessity\, given continued consolidation and competition on the retail side of the optometric business?\n\nThis dinner is open to doctors and 1-2 key staff Members per practice.  \nWe hope to see you there! \nRSVP NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/peer-to-peer-dinner-kansascity-q319/
LOCATION:Gordon Biersch –  Kansas\, 11652 Ash Street\, Leawood\, KS\, 66211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190808T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190808T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155216
CREATED:20190716T054156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190716T054156Z
UID:20596-1565258400-1565262000@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Webinar: Kaleyedoscope
DESCRIPTION:Kaleyedoscope\nDate & Time: Thursday\, August 8\, 2019  |  10:00am – 11:00am Pacific\nPresented by: Keith Padgett & Susan Rose Ohneck\, VSP \nCourse Description: \nKaleyedoscope\, a new vision in frame board management\, combines operational efficiencies and data analytics with your staff’s expertise\, resulting in higher sales and increased efficiencies. Currently there are over 700 accounts on the program who are seeing a 41% increase in their inventory turn of products. Learn about the benefits of Inventory Management\, as well as the technology and processes for automatic replenishment. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/kaleyedoscope/
LOCATION:OR
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190807T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190807T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155216
CREATED:20190625T233700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190625T233700Z
UID:20446-1565202600-1565211600@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Peer-to-Peer Dinner: Cleveland\, OH
DESCRIPTION:Open Forum\nDiscussion Outline:\nAt our upcoming dinner we’ll share our perspectives on the most pressing issues facing private optometric practices today. This will be an open forum discussing\, but some possible discussion topics include: \n\nStaff issues – hiring & firing\, how to keep both to a minimum\nInsurance – our own latest Kafkaesque experiences and tales of survival\nIndustry consolidation – thriving among the goliaths\nThe next bend around the river – the future we see\n\nThis dinner is limited to doctors only.  \nWe hope to see you there! \nRSVP NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/peer-to-peer-dinner-cleveland-q319/
LOCATION:Square 22\, 13485 Pearl Road\, Strongsville\, OH\, 44136\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190803T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190803T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155216
CREATED:20190715T225745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190715T225745Z
UID:20574-1564853400-1564862400@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Peer-to-Peer Dinner: Palo Alto\, CA
DESCRIPTION:Member Reception & Dinner: Open Forum\nDiscussion Outline: \nPlease join us for an evening of food\, drinks\, and fun as we share and learn matters relating to private optometric practice. \nTyler Judkins\, PECAA’s Business & Financial Advisor\, will be onsite for this event and available to answer any questions you may have. \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-paloalto-q319/
LOCATION:Nola\, 535 Ramona St\, Palo Alto\, CA\, 94301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190801
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190803
DTSTAMP:20260423T155216
CREATED:20190606T054251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190706T060358Z
UID:20202-1564657200-1564754400@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Billing & Coding Workshop: Portland\, OR
DESCRIPTION:Billing & Coding Workshop\n*Please note that we are at capacity for this event and no longer accepting registrations.  \nLed by PECAA Billing & Coding Advisor Teri Thurston\, 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. \nREGISTER NOW \nVIEW AGENDA
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/billing-coding-workshop-portland-or-august2019/
LOCATION:PECAA Headquarters\, 12909 SW 68th Pkwy. Ste 190\, Portland\, OR\, 97223\, United States
CATEGORIES:Regional Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190730T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190730T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155216
CREATED:20190622T055449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190720T025420Z
UID:20431-1564480800-1564484400@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Webinar: Attracting Quality Staff In a Full Employment Economy
DESCRIPTION:Attracting Quality Staff (In a Full Employment Economy)\nDate & Time: Tuesday\, July 30\, 2019  |  10:00am – 11:00am Pacific\nPresented by: Valerie Manso\, ABOC \nCourse Description: \nFinding and keeping quality staff is always a mammoth task for the small business owner and today\, that task is more difficult in our full employment economy. Combined with Baby Boomers leaving the workforce and Millennials having a greater focus on their work/life balance\, what is a small business owner to do? This session will provide tips to think outside the box; assessment tools to better analyze candidates and much more. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/attractingqualitystaff/
LOCATION:OR
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190725T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190725T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155216
CREATED:20190621T054418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190621T054418Z
UID:20411-1564079400-1564088400@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Peer-to-Peer Dinner: Honolulu\, HI
DESCRIPTION:Billing & Coding: Third Party Frustrations\nDiscussion Outline:\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 as well as impact the day-to-day operations. Understanding and developing proactive strategies to manage these challenges can positively impact the financial bottom line and increase efficiencies. \nAt our upcoming PTP dinner\, Teri Thurston\, PECAA Billing and Coding Advisor\, will lead a discussion on the strategies to overcome billing and coding challenges around third party insurance\, including: \n\nFirst line of defense is collecting patient information and insurance verification\nTune into the coding elements that drive reimbursement\nIndividual medical and vision plans policies\nOther opportunities to enhance revenue\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-honolulu-q319/
LOCATION:Gordon Biersch – Honolulu\, 1 Aloha Tower Dr #1123\, Honolulu\, HI\, 96813\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190724T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190724T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155216
CREATED:20190620T051505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190620T051505Z
UID:20390-1563993000-1564002000@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Peer-to-Peer Dinner: Columbus\, OH
DESCRIPTION:Special Staff PTP:\nThe OD-Optician Patient Handoff\nDiscussion Outline:\nWe’re very excited to present a staff-focused Peer to Peer dinner – a new opportunity for staff members to learn and engage with their peers. \nAt this dinner\, we’ll explore the challenge of maintaining the engagement process of patients from the time they enter the practice to the time they exit. Ensuring you have a consistent protocol for patient experience is one way to raise capture rate. \nPECAA will be teaming up with our vendor partner Tura to discuss patient engagement as it relates to OD – Staff transitions\, including: \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 will examine how these areas help to ensure a positive patient experience. \nThis dinner is open to staff members and ODs. \nWe hope to see you there! \nRSVP NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/peer-to-peer-dinner-columbus-q319/
LOCATION:Figlio’s\, 1369 Grandview Ave\, Columbus\, OH\, 43212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190724T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190724T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155216
CREATED:20190619T001829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190619T001829Z
UID:20369-1563993000-1564002000@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Peer-to-Peer Dinner: Hillsboro\, OR
DESCRIPTION:Open Forum & TopGolf\nWe hope to see you at our upcoming Portland-area Peer-to-Peer dinner taking place at TopGolf. We’ll begin in a private room\, after which\, we’ll move to our own reserved area where we can sit\, relax\, converse\, and enjoy dinner… and of course\, hit some golf balls! \nBryan Hoban\, Member Business Manager\, will be on hand to talk PECAA and private practice. \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-hillsboro-q319/
LOCATION:Topgolf – Portland\, 5505 NE Huffman St\, Hillsboro\, OR\, 97214\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190723T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190723T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155216
CREATED:20190628T012232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190628T012232Z
UID:20483-1563876000-1563879600@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Webinar: How to Motivate\, Reward & Retain Employees
DESCRIPTION:How to Motivate\, Reward & Retain Employees\nDate & Time: Tuesday\, July 23\, 2019  |  10:00am – 11:00am Pacific\nPresented by: Joy Gibb\, ABOC \nCourse Description: \nEmployees can generate sales\, handle difficult technical problems\, interact with patients\, and make important decisions that will affect your practice – both long and short term. It’s obvious that top performing employees are key to the success of your practice. So how do you keep them motivated and employed long-term? How can employee burn-out affect your bottom line? Practices who can retain loyal and productive team members will find improved customer experiences\, increase profitability and high morale amongst the team. This course will explore ways to build the team by motivating and rewarding employees\, which can in turn help retain employees. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/retainstaff/
LOCATION:OR
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190718
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190720
DTSTAMP:20260423T155216
CREATED:20190606T054054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190626T001950Z
UID:20200-1563447600-1563544800@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Billing & Coding Workshop: Portland\, OR
DESCRIPTION:Billing & Coding Workshop\n*Please note that we are at capacity for this event and no longer accepting registrations.  \nLed by PECAA Billing & Coding Advisor Teri Thurston\, 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. \nREGISTER NOW \nVIEW AGENDA
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/billing-coding-workshop-portland-or-july2019/
LOCATION:PECAA Headquarters\, 12909 SW 68th Pkwy. Ste 190\, Portland\, OR\, 97223\, United States
CATEGORIES:Regional Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190717T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190717T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155216
CREATED:20190618T060327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190618T234827Z
UID:20360-1563388200-1563397200@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Peer-to-Peer Dinner: Oklahoma City\, OK
DESCRIPTION:Tracking For Success\nDiscussion Outline:\nWhile sometimes ‘gut perceptions’ of how our practices are performing are on the mark\, often certain salient aspects capture our attention more than others. It may seem\, anecdotally\, that contact lens fittings are on the uptick\, or that a certain demographic of customer is dropping off a bit\, etc.\, when other unseen trends are impacting our businesses more. \nMuch of the answer lies in tracking our practice’s key metrics. Using consistent benchmarks facilitates reasoned decision making that responds to our true strengths and weaknesses in the marketplace. Join us for our upcoming dinner\, where PECAA Business & Financial Advisor Tyler Judkins will join us as we discuss: \n\nUS averages versus Oklahoma City averages\nTypes of metrics: revenue\, optical\, staffing\, clinical\, etc. How do we best understand and group them?\nTools to record key metrics in real time\, including those in the PECAA portfolio (ex. SuccessTRACK) that supports more accurate and meaningful tracking.\nThe bottom line: using your metrics to improve the future performance of your practice.\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-okc-q319/
LOCATION:Venue 7 @ Cafe 7\, 14101 N May Ave Suite 115\, Oklahoma City\, OK\, 73134\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190717T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190717T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155216
CREATED:20190618T055458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190618T055458Z
UID:20355-1563388200-1563397200@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Peer-to-Peer Dinner: Austin\, TX
DESCRIPTION:Securing Yourself and Your Practice In Today’s Digital World\nDiscussion Outline:\nCyber security continues on many fronts to be a continuing concern for all business sectors. The challenge is greater for small businesses whose scale of operations will not support an IT department. \nIn this CE presentation (1 hour Texas Board Approval Pending)\, we’ll address several aspects of cyber security\, including: \n\nHow the bad guys try to get you on the internet\nGood password practices\nEmail security\nMobile device and app security\nHow to safely use social networking\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-austin-q319/
LOCATION:Perry’s Steakhouse – Austin Domain\, 11801 Domain Blvd\, Austin\, TX\, 78758\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190716T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190716T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155216
CREATED:20190618T054857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190618T054857Z
UID:20350-1563301800-1563310800@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Peer-to-Peer Dinner: San Antonio\, TX
DESCRIPTION:Securing Yourself and Your Practice In Today’s Digital World\nDiscussion Outline:\nCyber security continues on many fronts to be a continuing concern for all business sectors. The challenge is greater for small businesses whose scale of operations will not support an IT department. \nIn this CE presentation (1 hour Texas Board Approval Pending)\, we’ll address several aspects of cyber security\, including: \n\nHow the bad guys try to get you on the internet\nGood password practices\nEmail security\nMobile device and app security\nHow to safely use social networking\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-sanantonio-q319/
LOCATION:Silo Elevated Cuisine\, 434 N Loop 1604 W\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78232\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190716T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190716T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155216
CREATED:20190612T021329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190614T000615Z
UID:20257-1563292800-1563296400@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Office Manager Certification Course
DESCRIPTION:Office Manager Certification Course\nDate & Time: Begins Tuesday\, July 16\, 2019  |  4:00pm – 5:00pm Pacific\nPresented by: Valerie Manso\, PECAA Director of Staff Education \nCourse Description:\n\n\nYou are invited to an exclusive course designed by PECAA and taught by Valerie Manso\, PECAA’s Director of Staff Education. This course is aimed at providing a solid base of skills and understanding on the basics of managing an Independent Optometric practice. \nThe Office Manager Certification Course\, which is the first of its kind to feature education\, testing\, certification and continued enhancement and support\, is accredited by The University of Houston\, College of Optometry. \n\n\n\nThe course is a 12 hour program that enables attendees to master the skills necessary to excel as an Office Manager of an eye care practice. The courses are taught via webinar and once attendees complete the program\, they must pass a rigorous exam to ensure they have attained the skills required to receive the designation of ‘Certified Office Manager.’ \nThe OMCC will consist of 12 webinars that will begin on July 16. The webinar sessions will be held from 4:00pm – 5:00pm Pacific Time and will all be recorded and made available to attendees the following day. \nThe cost is $495 for Members\, and $795 for non-Members. Registered participants will receive a GoToWebinar Invitation for the series of 12 webinars. \n\nLEARN MORE \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/omcc-2019-2/
LOCATION:OR
CATEGORIES:Webinars,Regional Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190710T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190710T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155216
CREATED:20190618T055124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190618T055124Z
UID:20353-1562783400-1562792400@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Peer-to-Peer Dinner: Dallas\, TX
DESCRIPTION:Securing Yourself and Your Practice In Today’s Digital World\nDiscussion Outline:\nCyber security continues on many fronts to be a continuing concern for all business sectors. The challenge is greater for small businesses whose scale of operations will not support an IT department. \nIn this CE presentation (1 hour Texas Board Approval Pending)\, we’ll address several aspects of cyber security\, including: \n\nHow the bad guys try to get you on the internet\nGood password practices\nEmail security\nMobile device and app security\nHow to safely use social networking\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-dallas-q319/
LOCATION:Ferrari’s Italian Villa\, 1200 William D Tate\, Grapevine\, TX\, 76051\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190708T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190708T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155216
CREATED:20190423T232747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190605T225934Z
UID:19763-1562580000-1562583600@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Webinar: Thinking Outside the Box - What's New in Optometry
DESCRIPTION:In the Pipeline: Thinking Outside the Box – What’s New in Optometry\nDate & Time: Monday\, July 8\, 2019  |  10:00am – 11:00pm Pacific\nPresented by: Paul Karpecki\, OD \nCourse Description: \nThis is a fast-paced peak into exciting diagnostic and treatment technologies that currently or soon will affect optometry. Technologies range from robotic technology to genetic sequencing\, new drug delivery\, retinal disease management and the most recent approvals and drugs in the pipeline. Over 65% of patients research ocular conditions on the internet prior to visiting an optometrist and may inquire about these new technologies. This course will ensure you can answer all of their questions. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/box/
LOCATION:OR
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190627T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190627T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155216
CREATED:20190525T010031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190525T010031Z
UID:20062-1561660200-1561669200@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Peer-to-Peer Dinner: Chicago\, IL
DESCRIPTION:Independent Eye Care: Yesterday\, Today & Tomorrow!\nDiscussion Outline:\nThe eye care landscape for private optometric practices has changed significantly since PECAA’s founding in 2006. Please join us for an evening of great food and conversation as we discuss OD Alliances and their evolving role in independent eye care. Our talking points include: \n\nThe history of Alliance Groups and their relationship to the eye care industry\nThe evolving relationship between vendors and alliance groups in an era of consolidation\nHow PECAA is positioning itself to retain our leverage as a trade association\nChanging demographics: young OD’s\, the next generation of patients\, and PECAA’s response\nand More!\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-chicago-q219/
LOCATION:Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille – Chicago\, 5 Oakbrook Center\, Oak Brook\, IL\, 60523\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190627T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190627T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155216
CREATED:20190509T044146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190509T044146Z
UID:19936-1561660200-1561669200@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Peer-to-Peer Dinner: Overland Park\, KS
DESCRIPTION:Open Forum at Topgolf\nDiscussion Outline:\nWe’ll be mixing it up a little for our upcoming Kansas City area dinner! Our venue will be Topgolf. We’ll begin in a private room to conduct the business end of things (vendor presentation and PECAA news). Next\, we’ll move to our own reserved area where we can sit\, relax\, converse\, and enjoy a meal… and of course\, if you like\, drive some golf balls! Mostly\, we’ll use this gathering to catch up and share industry news. \nThis dinner is open to all doctors and 1-2 key staff members per practice. \nWe hope to see you there! \nRSVP NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/peer-to-peer-dinner-kansascity-q219/
LOCATION:Topgolf – Kansas City\, 10611 Nall Ave\, Overland Park\, KS\, 66207\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners
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