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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:CA
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190718
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190720
DTSTAMP:20260423T191748
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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:20260423T191748
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190618T234827Z
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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:20260423T191748
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:20260423T191748
CREATED:20190618T054857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190618T054857Z
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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:20260423T191748
CREATED:20190612T021329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190614T000615Z
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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:CA
CATEGORIES:Webinars,Regional Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190710T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190710T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T191748
CREATED:20190618T055124Z
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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:20260423T191748
CREATED:20190423T232747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190605T225934Z
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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:CA
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190627T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190627T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T191748
CREATED:20190525T010031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190525T010031Z
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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:20260423T191748
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190626T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190626T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T191748
CREATED:20190608T030538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190608T030538Z
UID:20228-1561543200-1561546800@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Webinar: Medical Versus Routine
DESCRIPTION:Medical Versus Routine\nDate & Time: Wednesday\, June 26\, 2019  |  10:00am – 11:00am Pacific\nPresented by: Eric Botts\, OD \nCourse Description: \nThis course will explain the differences as well as the similarities between medical and routine eye examinations. It will emphasize the importance of both doctor and staff educating the patient on the importance of performing a medical examination when necessary and how to decide which insurance an examination will be submitted to. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/medicaloptometry/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190624T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190624T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T191748
CREATED:20190604T061051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190611T044748Z
UID:20165-1561399200-1561410000@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Regional Event: Irvine\, CA
DESCRIPTION:Grow Your Revenue Stream\nDiscussion Outline:\nIn today’s hyper-competitive and fast-changing optometric landscape\, finding new opportunities to offer services beyond basic refraction is a critical step to remain relevant in your market place. PECAA is working to identify opportunities for members to diversify their revenue streams. One such opportunity that we are excited to introduce to you is a partnership with Neurodynamic Vision\, a new\, innovative way to offer sports vision to your elite level student-athletes. Neurodynamic Vision offers an exciting and profitable way to easily include performance vision services\, without dramatic changes to your office routine or physical office environment. \nWe invite you to an introductory meeting at the Neudrodynamic Performance Center in the Great Park Ice Complex. This meeting will include a discussion on the NDV Performance training methods\, visit the new NDV Performance center and the business opportunity created by PECAA and NDV. Join us to learn how the Neurodymamic  Vision/PECAA initiative can drive new patients to your office\, expand your revenue stream and grow your practice. \nWe hope to see you there! \nRSVP NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/peer-to-peer-dinner-irvine-q219/
LOCATION:Great Park Ice and 5 Point Arena\, 888 Ridge Valley\, Irvine\, CA\, 92618\, United States
CATEGORIES:Regional Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190622T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190622T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T191748
CREATED:20190614T053636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190614T053636Z
UID:20338-1561226400-1561237200@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:PECAA Sponsored Dinner: Denver\, CO
DESCRIPTION:Young OD’s of Colorado Launch Party\nPECAA is thrilled to be co-sponsoring the launch party of the Young OD’s of Colorado Group\, a community of newly graduated practitioners in the Denver area. We are delighted that we get to play a role in supporting these practitioners who are on their way to beginning successful careers as eye care professionals. \nWe encourage our Denver-area Members to come network and connect with the young OD’s in their area! Please join PECAA Co-Founder Dr. Lance Anderson as we co-host this event on Saturday\, June 22 for a relaxing evening including dinner\, drinks and table-top games such as ping pong\, foosball\, billiards and more! \nWe hope to see you there! \nRSVP NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/peer-to-peer-dinner-denver-youngods/
LOCATION:Punch Bowl Social\, 65 Broadway\, Denver\, CO\, 80203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners,Regional Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190620
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190621
DTSTAMP:20260423T191748
CREATED:20190605T053428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190605T053428Z
UID:20188-1561028400-1561047300@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Tradeshow: Optometry's Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Optometry’s Meeting\nPECAA will be exhibiting at Optometry’s Meeting 2019\, June 20 – June 21\, 2019 in St. Louis\, MO. Please come visit the PECAA booth (#1028) and say hello to our representatives! \nInterested in joining PECAA? Join by Friday\, July 5th and enjoy your first 6 months of Glimpse Production Tracking Software for free!
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/tradeshow-optometrys-meeting-2019/
LOCATION:America’s Center\, 701 Convention Plaza\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63101\, United States
CATEGORIES:State Association Events,Regional Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190619T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190619T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T191748
CREATED:20190514T005530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190514T005546Z
UID:19972-1560969000-1560978000@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Peer-to-Peer Dinner: Nashville\, TN
DESCRIPTION:Maximizing Your PECAA Benefits\nDiscussion Outline:\nAs PECAA grows\, the breadth of Member benefits continues to expand as well. At our upcoming Peer to Peer dinner\, we’ll take a few moments to review PECAA’s past\, then focus on the latest vendor partner developments and cover the many other benefits that can add value to your practice. Please join us for an evening of great food and conversation\, including: \n\nPECAA Origins: Three ODs; one vision for private optometric practice\nConsulting: How PECAA’s Member Business Advisor (MBA) team assists Members\nTraining: New resources to empower your staff and in turn\, your practice\nConnect: Building community the PECAA way\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-nashville-q219/
LOCATION:Sinema\, 2600 8th Ave S Suite 102\, Nashville\, TN\, 37204\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190619T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190619T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T191748
CREATED:20190514T005319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190514T005319Z
UID:19969-1560969000-1560978000@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Peer-to-Peer Dinner: West Chester\, OH
DESCRIPTION:Maximizing Your PECAA Benefits\nDiscussion Outline:\nAs PECAA grows\, the breadth of Member benefits continues to expand as well. At our upcoming Peer to Peer dinner\, we’ll take a few moments to review PECAA’s past\, then focus on the latest vendor partner developments and cover the many other benefits that can add value to your practice. Please join us for an evening of great food and conversation\, including: \n\nPECAA Origins: Three ODs; one vision for private optometric practice\nConsulting: How PECAA’s Member Business Advisor (MBA) team assists Members\nTraining: New resources to empower your staff and in turn\, your practice\nConnect: Building community the PECAA way\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-westchester-q219/
LOCATION:Matt the Miller’s Tavern\, 9558 Civic Centre Blvd\, West Chester Township\, OH\, 45069\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190618T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190618T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T191748
CREATED:20190514T041523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190514T041523Z
UID:19982-1560882600-1560891600@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Peer-to-Peer Dinner: Denver\, CO
DESCRIPTION:Continuing Education\nDiscussion Outline:\nDuring our upcoming meeting\, we’ll enjoy hearing from two speakers presenting 2 hours of CE material: \n\nJason Myer\, MD: Surgical Repair of the Iris (1 Hour COPE Pending)\nMatthew Asano\, MD: Causes of Sudden Vision Loss & Stem Cell Applications for Retinal Disease (1 Hour COPE Pending)\n\nThis dinner is open to doctors and ophthalmic technicians.  \nWe hope to see you there! \nRSVP NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/peer-to-peer-dinner-denver-q219/
LOCATION:Ruth Chris – Denver\, 707 15th Street\, Denver\, CO\, 80202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190618T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190618T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T191748
CREATED:20190509T050832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190509T050832Z
UID:19943-1560852000-1560855600@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Webinar: Leadership and Management 101
DESCRIPTION:Leadership and Management 101 – Building Trust\nDate & Time: Tuesday\, June 18\, 2019  |  10:00am – 11:00am Pacific\nPresented by: Sharon Jutila\, AmeriBen \nCourse Description: \nTo begin the workshop\, managers will learn fundamental qualities of leadership and team-building. Their experiences around leadership and teamwork in this training will tremendously influence how they lead. Upon completing this training\, managers will have opportunities to step into natural leadership like never before and have no doubts about their abilities as a leader. Participants will also have the opportunity to experience the power of committed teamwork under a talented leader. They will see what can be created when people are willing to work as a team under common leadership and management. This training covers performance management\, including coaching and mentoring. \nIn this interactive training\, participants will learn: \n•         Qualities that influence leadership.\n•         How to build trust and respect as a leader\n•        How to be a team leader and a team player.\n•         How to remain grounded in the face of conflict\, stress\, or difficult circumstances.\n•         How leaders inspire motivation among their teams. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/leadership/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190617T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190617T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T191748
CREATED:20190525T005451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190525T005451Z
UID:20059-1560796200-1560805200@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Peer-to-Peer Dinner: Indianapolis\, IN
DESCRIPTION:Steps of a Sale – ABO Lecture\nDiscussion Outline:\nDuring our upcoming meeting\, this dinner will be geared towards staff and will feature a special ABO presentation from Robin Brush\, Safilo. \nAre you frustrated with trying to capture all the sales with just your optical staff? During this course\, you will learn that it takes the ENTIRE office as one team to make the sale. A step by step sales process from the first call-in for the appointment to the hand written thank you note. Robin’s J.O.B.S. program will teach that it is a “Joint Opportunity to Believe in Staying!” \nPlease join us as PECAA and Safilo team up to bring Indianapolis area members a special practice-management oriented presentation. \nThis dinner is open to doctors and staff.  \nWe hope to see you there! \nRSVP NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/peer-to-peer-dinner-indianapolis-q219/
LOCATION:Granite City Food & Brewery\, 49 W Maryland St\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46204\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190612T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190612T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T191748
CREATED:20190509T043453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190509T043453Z
UID:19933-1560364200-1560373200@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Peer-to-Peer Dinner: Las Vegas\, NV
DESCRIPTION:Maximizing Success With or Without Vision Plans\nDiscussion Outline:\nWhat sets eye care practices apart from other health care specialties is juggling between providing vision care and medical care. Vision coverage can vary greatly – some patients have gold plated benefits covering everything\, while others pay cash\, and a large contingent rely on a mix of payment methods. Come join us as we share a good meal and strategies for success with these vision challenges. \nTopic points might include: \n\nWhat are the benefits of being an in-network provider?\nPros and Cons of being an out-of-network provider?\nHow do you overcome patient challenges\, e.g. when vision plans only cover a part of patient’s needs?\nAnd more!\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-lasvegas-q219/
LOCATION:Fleming’s Prim Steakhouse – Las Vegas\, 8721 West Charleston Boulevard\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 89117\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190611T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190611T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T191748
CREATED:20190514T041122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190514T041122Z
UID:19980-1560277800-1560286800@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Peer-to-Peer Dinner: Kennewick\, WA
DESCRIPTION:Open Forum\nDiscussion Outline:\nDuring our upcoming meeting\, we’ll enjoy a good meal together as we catch up on local and national industry news. We’ll also provide updates on the recent PECAA Annual Meeting\, as well as highlight new PECAA Vendor Partners and programs. \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-tricities-q219/
LOCATION:Twigs\, 1321 N Columbia Center Blvd #901A\, Kennewick\, WA\, 99336\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190611T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190611T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T191748
CREATED:20190514T040512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190514T040512Z
UID:19977-1560277800-1560286800@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Peer-to-Peer Dinner: San Diego\, CA
DESCRIPTION:Understanding How Your Practice Can Benefit from PECAA Business Advisors\nDiscussion Outline:\nDuring this meeting\, PECAA’s Business & Financial Advisor\, Tyler Judkins\, will teach attendees about what things to look for when looking at a profit and loss statement. He will also touch on the different types of metrics that practices should be paying attention to as well as cash flow and how to easily measure it. There will be time for questions and answers\, so please come prepared with questions! \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-sandiego-q219/
LOCATION:Gordon Biersch – San Diego\, 5010 Mission Center Road\, San Diego\, CA\, 92108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190611T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190611T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T191748
CREATED:20190509T042646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190509T042646Z
UID:19927-1560277800-1560286800@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Peer-to-Peer Dinner: Costa Mesa\, CA
DESCRIPTION:Maximizing the Patient Experience\nDiscussion Outline:\nMany companies have made customer experience the top priority in their business for a simple reason; happy customers make loyal customers and loyal customers drive higher revenues. The challenges are implementing and delivering this strategy successfully. \nAmong the topic points we’ll discuss together: \n\nWinning the first impression\nDelivering a successful patient journey\nMeasuring the patient experience\n\nAre you delivering an exceptional patient experience? Is every interaction in the patient journey the best experience possible? Join us to discuss how to maximize the patient experience to help grow your practice. \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-costamesa-q219/
LOCATION:AnQi @ South Coast Plaza\, 3333 S Bristol Street\, Costa Mesa\, CA\, 92626\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190611T071500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190611T131500
DTSTAMP:20260423T191748
CREATED:20190418T054328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190528T234913Z
UID:19611-1560237300-1560258900@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Business Education Workshop: Anchorage\, AK
DESCRIPTION:Business Education Workshop\nWe hope you will join us for an upcoming Business Education Workshop on Tuesday\, June 11\, 2019 from 7:15am – 1:15pm in Anchorage\, AK. This half-day free event is open to both doctors and staff. Learn from powerful speakers on topics that will help inform you about several different areas of your business. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. \nPresentations will include: \n\nOptical Merchandising 101: The Seven Fundamentals of Great Merchandising (1 hour COPE & ABO)\nInventory Management & Negotiating Strategies (1 hour COPE & ABO)\nWork Smarter Not Harder: Let Your Reps Do Some of the Heavy Lifting (1 hour ABO)\nClearing Up Common Coding Confusion (1 hour ABO)\nOvercoming the Patient Collection Challenge (1 hour ABO)\n\nThe workshop is open to PECAA Members & non-Members and is 100% free to attend. \nWe hope to see you there! \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/selling-strategies-workshop-anchorage/
LOCATION:Anchorage Marriott Downtown\, 820 West 7th Avenue\, Anchorage\, AK\, 99501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Regional Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190610T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190610T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T191748
CREATED:20190509T035910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190509T042017Z
UID:19920-1560191400-1560200400@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Peer-to-Peer Dinner: Beverly Hills\, CA
DESCRIPTION:The Future of Optometry\nDiscussion Outline:\nWhere is optometry going and are you optimistic for the future? How do you envision your practice’s path going forward? Let’s discuss strategies not only to sustain our practices\, but help them thrive! \nOur topic points include: \n\nOnline challenges: Refractions\, Glasses\, and Contact Lenses. Is Telemedicine right for you?\nThe Insurance Game: How do we maximize reimbursements?\nFrame Companies and Labs: How do we ensure they serve our needs?\nMedical Opportunities: What are ways to increase scope of practice and specialties?\n\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-beverlyhills-q219/
LOCATION:Lawry’s Prime Rib\, 100 N La Cienega Blvd\, Beverly Hills\, CA\, 90211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190607T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190607T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T191748
CREATED:20190510T031101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190510T031101Z
UID:19951-1559932200-1559939400@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Member Appreciation Family Dinner: Midway\, UT
DESCRIPTION:Member Appreciation Family Dinner\nWe hope you will join us at the Zermatt Resort in Midway\, UT around the UOA Annual Convention for our Member Appreciation Family Dinner! \nBring your staff\, family and little ones for a casual evening with PECAA and connect with your fellow PECAA Utah Members. A barbecue buffet dinner will be provided. \nWe hope to see you there! \nRSVP NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/member-appreciation-family-dinner-midway-ut-2/
LOCATION:Zermatt Resort – Carousel Patio\, 784 West Resort Drive\, Midway\, UT\, 84049\, United States
CATEGORIES:State Association Events,Regional Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190606T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190606T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T191748
CREATED:20190418T232853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190418T232853Z
UID:19640-1559845800-1559854800@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Peer-to-Peer Dinner: Fargo\, ND
DESCRIPTION:Best Practices\nDiscussion Outline:\nFor our upcoming Fargo dinner we’ll enjoy a good meal and discuss best practices as applied to a wide range of activities. Our topic points will include: \n\nMarketing: Internal and External. What works and doesn’t in social media\, newspapers\, radio & TV\nMetrics that you track: Gross Production (daily/weekly/monthly)\, Revenue Per Patient\, Products Sold (Frames\, spectacle lenses\, contact lenses and their breakdowns)\, Accounts Receivable\, Doctor/Staff Comparisons\, Capture Rates\nGoals: Weekly\, Monthly\, Annually.\n\nThis dinner is open to doctors and office managers.  \nWe hope to see you there! \nRSVP NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/peer-to-peer-dinner-fargo-q219/
LOCATION:Hotel Donaldson\, 101 Broadway N.\, Fargo\, ND\, 58102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190606T071500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190606T122500
DTSTAMP:20260423T191748
CREATED:20190427T062213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190604T232528Z
UID:19833-1559805300-1559823900@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Selling Strategies Workshop: Seattle\, WA
DESCRIPTION:Selling Strategies Workshop\nWhile 70 percent of patients report having their eye exam performed by an independent eye care professional\, only 46 percent of patients reported to purchasing their eyewear from them. Patients have more choices for purchasing than ever before\, and this shows approximately 1 in 3 patients walk out without purchasing from their independent eye care professional. While most optometry and opticianry training focuses on the clinical and technical aspects of the industry\, few include formal sales and retail training. Since frame\, lens\, and contact sales account for an average of 60% of an optometric office’s total revenue\, this is a major problem that needs solving. \nWe invite Doctors\, Managers\, Spectacle Opticians\, Contact Lens Opticians and Paraoptometric Technicians to a half-day Selling Workshop designed to provide specific strategies to help you win the online retail battle and teaches specific ways to differentiate your business while giving patients a reason to buy from you – not online. Training also includes specific verbiage and scripting to better communicate vision solutions to patients and overcome their purchasing hesitation\, while helping better understand the business aspects to operate more efficiently and cost-effectively. \nThe workshop is open to PECAA Members & non-Members and is 100% free to attend. Earn COPE\, ABO\, NCLE and CPC credit. \nWe hope to see you there! \nREGISTER NOW \nVIEW AGENDA
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/selling-strategies-workshop-bellevue/
LOCATION:Courtyard by Marriott Seattle/Bellevue Downtown\, 11010 NE 8th Street\, Bellevue\, WA\, 98004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Regional Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190605T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190605T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T191748
CREATED:20190418T052648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190418T052648Z
UID:19603-1559759400-1559768400@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Peer-to-Peer Dinner: Phoenix\, AZ
DESCRIPTION:Keeping Your Office Up-to-Date & Making a Great Impression!\nDiscussion Outline:\nOur profession practices within the realm of science and medicine\, while our offices also operate in the fashion world of eyewear and accessories. How do we best appoint our offices to impress upon our customers that we operate modern medical facilities as well as offer optical services in vogue? Among the topic areas we’ll discuss together: \n\nFurniture and fixtures – striking the right tone.\nFrame display – the art of merchandising eyewear.\nStaff dress and appearance – keeping it in context.\n\nPECAA’s Practice Operations Advisor Jenny Wiley will be in attendance at this dinner and is 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-q219/
LOCATION:The Gladly\, 2201 E Camelback Rd\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85016\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190605T071500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190605T115500
DTSTAMP:20260423T191748
CREATED:20190427T061858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190427T062747Z
UID:19829-1559718900-1559735700@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Merchandising & Marketing Workshop: Spokane\, WA
DESCRIPTION:Merchandising & Marketing Your Optical Workshop\nAccording to the MBA Practice Profile\, frame\, lens\, and contact lens sales account for 60 percent of total revenue\, making it the largest single source of revenue in an independent optometric practice. When lens products and frame inventory is strategic\, the optical can be a profit center. On the contrary\, when there is no form of inventory management\, merchandising\, or marketing in place\, some of the important choices required for success are not made consciously. \nWe invite Doctors\, Managers\, Spectacle Opticians\, Contact Lens Opticians and Paraoptometric Technicians to a half-day Merchandising & Marketing Workshop designed to give attendees a better understanding on the process of merchandising\, creating compelling frame displays and managing frame inventory in order to maximize profitability. \nThe workshop is open to PECAA Members & non-Members and is 100% free to attend. Earn COPE\, ABO\, NCLE and CPC credit. \nWe hope to see you there! \nREGISTER NOW \nVIEW AGENDA
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/optical-merchandising-workshop-spokane/
LOCATION:The Davenport Grand\, 333 West Spokane Falls Blvd\, Spokane\, WA\, 99201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Regional Events
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