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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190612T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190612T210000
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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:20260423T224438
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:20260423T224438
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:20260423T224438
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:20260423T224438
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:20260423T224438
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:20260423T224438
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:20260423T224438
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:20260423T224438
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:20260423T224438
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:20260423T224438
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190603T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190603T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T224438
CREATED:20190418T053625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190418T053625Z
UID:19607-1559586600-1559595600@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Peer-to-Peer Dinner: Atlanta\, GA
DESCRIPTION:Training & Empowering Your Paras to Save Your Practice Time & Money\nDiscussion Outline:\nThe role a Paraoptometric (PO) plays varies greatly from one private practice to the next. At our upcoming dinner\, let’s explore the different ways practices make use of POs. Among the talking points we’ll discuss together: \n\nThe role POs play before a patient sees an OD versus aferwards\nPOs and follow up appointments\nDelivering consistent messaging from ODs & POs\nHow POs can help upsell patients and leveraging rebates for contacts\nAnd more!\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-atlanta-q219/
LOCATION:Pricci\, 500 Pharr Road NE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190529T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190529T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T224438
CREATED:20190417T054120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190417T054120Z
UID:19590-1559154600-1559163600@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Peer-to-Peer Dinner: Seattle\, WA
DESCRIPTION:New & Disruptive Trends in the Eye Care Marketplace\nDiscussion Outline:\nFor our second dinner of the year\, we’ll move over to the Seattle side of our region. Our focus will continue to be on disruptive changes in the Eye Care Marketplace\, using a new set of talking points: \n\nWellness as a trend\nCommerce and community\nCustomized products\n“Glass Box” trends\nPost-sale courtship\nBack to the basics\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-seattle-q219/
LOCATION:Steelhead Diner\, 95 Pine Street\, Seattle\, WA\, 98101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190516
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190519
DTSTAMP:20260423T224438
CREATED:20180706T044252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190118T043434Z
UID:16176-1558004400-1558223999@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:2019 Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:2019 Annual Meeting\nThe PECAA 2019 Annual Meeting will take place May 16-18 at the JW Marriott Austin in Austin\, TX. \nThe Annual Meeting is an opportunity for PECAA Members nationwide to come together to network\, learn\, and have some fun! There is no registration fee and the event is open to all PECAA Member doctors and staff. \nYou may find out more about PECAA’s Annual Meeting here. \n 
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/2019-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:JW Marriott Austin\, 110 East 2nd St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:National Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190508T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190508T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T224438
CREATED:20190418T231459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190418T231459Z
UID:19638-1557309600-1557313200@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Webinar: Why Is a Chart Audit Necessary?
DESCRIPTION:Why Is a Chart Audit Necessary?\nDate & Time: Wednesday\, May 8\, 2019  |  10:00am – 11:00am Pacific\nPresented by: Eric Botts\, OD \nCourse Description: \nThis course will explain the difference between a contractor ordered recovery audit and a doctor order audit as well as what each will show the provider. In addition\, it will present a detailed explanation on how to determine the level of office visits performed based on the patient health history\, elements of exam and decision-making. Currently most doctors are either under-coding or over-coding their examinations and potentially leaving revenue on the table or exposing themselves to recovery audits resulting in costly refunds and penalties on improperly coded examinations and supplementary tests. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/ieci-2/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190507T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190507T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T224438
CREATED:20190402T235321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190403T010748Z
UID:19426-1557253800-1557262800@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Peer-to-Peer Dinner: Wauwatosa\, WI
DESCRIPTION:Hot Topics & Open Forum\nDiscussion Outline:\nDuring this dinner\, we will be discussing hot topics concerning our profession. Possible talking points include: \n\nThe challenge of online retailers: How do we compete?\nHow to maximize profits with vision plans\nOpportunities: Glaucoma\, Dry Eye\, Diabetes\, Macular Degeneration\nEngaging staff in your practice\nCreating an experience for your patients – one they can’t get online or at a retail chain\nUsing PECAA as a source of information to educate your staff\nOr a topic that is on your mind!\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-wauwatosa-q219/
LOCATION:The Pizza Man Wine Bar & Kitchen\, 11500 W Burleigh Street\, Wauwatosa\, WI\, 53222\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190507T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190507T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T224438
CREATED:20190327T001201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190327T001201Z
UID:19348-1557253800-1557262800@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Peer-to-Peer Dinner: Grants Pass\, OR
DESCRIPTION:Staff Certifications\nDiscussion Outline:\nWhen it comes to staff certs and their Acronyms\, it’s a veritable alphabet soup: CPO\, CPOA\, CPOT\, CPOC ABO\, ABO-AC\, ABOM NCLE\, NCLE_AC\, NCLEM. \nStaff Certification can bring an increased level of professionalism to our offices\, but can we get staff buy-in and cooperation? At our upcoming Peer to Peer dinner\, we’ll sit down for a nice meal and discuss the skinny on staff certifications. \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-grantspass-q219/
LOCATION:River’s Edge\, 1936 Rogue River Highway\, Grants Pass\, OR\, 97527\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190506T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190506T180000
DTSTAMP:20260423T224438
CREATED:20190420T053804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190420T053804Z
UID:19729-1557163800-1557165600@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Webinar: PECAA's Integrated Eye Care Initiative
DESCRIPTION:See What’s New… PECAA’s Integrated Eye Care Initiative\nDate & Time: Monday\, May 6\, 2019  |  5:30pm – 6:30pm Pacific\nPresented by: Jim Grue\, OD\, IECI Director \nCourse Description: \nJoin us for an introduction on PECAA’s new program\, the Integrated Eye Care Initiative\, and the new materials available to help support your practice. \nAttendees will learn: \n\nWhere is our profession heading in the transition to value-driven healthcare and why does it matter?\nHow can you use the IECI program and the new materials on the website to identify what other providers in your community are already doing to prepare for healthcare reform?\nThe vision of where healthcare reform is heading and what you should be doing to be a successful part of the new value-driven model being put in place.\n\nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/ieci-new/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190501T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190501T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T224438
CREATED:20190327T001748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190327T001748Z
UID:19351-1556735400-1556744400@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Peer-to-Peer Dinner: Dallas\, TX
DESCRIPTION:Understanding the Basics of Financial Analysis\nDiscussion Outline:\nOur “gut perceptions” of how our practices are performing are sometimes on the mark\, yet 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 in fact other unseen trends are impacting our businesses more. \nMuch of the answer lies in tracking our practices’ Key Metrics. Using consistent benchmarks facilitates reasoned decision making that responds to our true strengths and weaknesses in the marketplace. At our upcoming dinner we’ll discuss: \n\nTypes of Metrics: Revenue\, Optical\, Staffing\, Clinical.  How do we best understand and group them?\nNational metric averages versus Texas metric averages.\nTools to record key metrics in real time\, including those in the PECAA portfolio (e.g. Glimpse) that support 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 1-2 key staff members. \nWe hope to see you there! \nRSVP NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/peer-to-peer-dinner-dallas-q219/
LOCATION:Cool River\, 1045 Hidden Ridge\, Las Colinas\, TX\, 75038\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190501T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190501T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T224438
CREATED:20190323T022010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190323T022010Z
UID:19329-1556735400-1556744400@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Peer-to-Peer Dinner: Raleigh\, NC
DESCRIPTION:Growth Strategies\nDiscussion Outline:\nFor our upcoming Raleigh dinner\, we’ll open the floor up to figuring out ways to maximize profits by implementing techniques to increase revenue and efficiency. Possible discussion topics include: \n\nWhat are some techniques to sell multiple pairs of eyewear even when customers are on a limited vision plan?\nWhat are new technologies available in the market that can increase private pay or billable procedures?\nWhat are the most promising Returns on Investments in New Technologies such as OCT\, OPTOS?\nOnline competition strategies:\n\nIs it possible to mark-up frames with so many online frame sites selling frames below MSRP?\nCan we increase profits and patient satisfaction by selling one-day lenses? What incentives can be offered to buy through a practice?\nWhat are some of the most effective ways to keep our patients from taking their Rx somewhere else to fill?\n\n\nHow to tap into the ever-expanding millennial market?\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-q219/
LOCATION:Sullivan’s Steakhouse – Raleigh\, 410 Glenwood Avenue\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27603\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190501T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190501T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T224438
CREATED:20190319T232655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190319T232655Z
UID:19244-1556735400-1556744400@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Peer-to-Peer Dinner: Portland\, OR
DESCRIPTION:Billing & Coding\nDiscussion Outline:\nOur topic is central to any practice’s operations: Billing and Coding. It’s critical to cash flow\, customer satisfaction\, and a practice’s bottom line. Teri Thurston\, PECAA’s Billing and Coding Advisor\, will lead our discussion. Topic points include: \n\nWhat major billing and coding changes are on the horizon?\nDoes your practice bill in-house or outsource your billing?\nTraining: What courses has your practice taken advantage of?\nWhat approaches are successful in obtaining patient data prior to the appointment time?\nWhat resources are helpful when determining eligibility and insurance benefits?\nDoes staff determine both medical and vision eligibility and benefits for each visit? Even if the patient schedules for a vision exam?\nDo you code each visit and then submit to your biller\, or do you have someone else in the office do the coding for you?\nDo you have a process to check your coding and chart for errors on a regular basis in-house?\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-portland-q219/
LOCATION:Revolution Hall\, 1300 SE Stark St\, Portland\, OR\, 97214\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190430T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190430T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T224438
CREATED:20190321T230359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190321T230359Z
UID:19320-1556649000-1556658000@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Peer-to-Peer Dinner: Eagan\, MN
DESCRIPTION:Avoiding Professional Burnout\nDiscussion Outline:\nRegardless of our specific roles at our practices\, daily demands and stresses can start to take a toll\, diminishing our performance and well being if left unattended. Together\, we’ll discuss ways to stay strong and avoid professional burnout\, including: \n\nWhat are strategies we can use to avoid burnout?\nSchedules: How many days or hours a week do we work?\nHow often do we take a vacation or time away from work\, and for how long?\nHow do we budget time for administrative duties so we can concentrate on them?\nAnd other discussion points along similar lines.\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-mn-q219/
LOCATION:Jensen’s\, 3840 Rahn Rd\, Eagan\, MN\, 55122\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190430T071500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190430T122500
DTSTAMP:20260423T224438
CREATED:20190228T072330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190307T060338Z
UID:18926-1556608500-1556627100@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Selling Strategies Workshop: San Antonio\, TX
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 four hours of COPE & ABO credit. \nWe hope to see you there! \nREGISTER NOW \nVIEW AGENDA
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/selling-strategies-workshop-sanantonio/
LOCATION:Courtyard by Marriott Riverwalk\, 207 N Saint Mary's Street\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Regional Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190429T071500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190429T115500
DTSTAMP:20260423T224438
CREATED:20190228T073209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190307T060020Z
UID:18932-1556522100-1556538900@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Optical Merchandising Workshop: Baton Rouge\, LA
DESCRIPTION:Optical Merchandising 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 Optical Merchandising 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 four hours of COPE & ABO credit. \nWe hope to see you there! \nREGISTER NOW \nVIEW AGENDA
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/optical-merchandising-workshop-batonrouge/
LOCATION:Renaissance Baton Rouge Hotel\, 7000 Bluebonnet Boulevard\, Baton Rouge\, LA\, 70810\, United States
CATEGORIES:Regional Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190425T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190425T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T224438
CREATED:20190323T012154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190323T012154Z
UID:19326-1556217000-1556226000@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Peer-to-Peer Dinner: Spokane\, WA
DESCRIPTION:Financial Success Through Billing & Coding\nDiscussion Outline:\nWe know the revenue cycle is one of the financial pillars in any optometric business and that capturing all earned revenue in a timely fashion is essential. It can be a challenge to recognize opportunities within the day-to-day operations that may cause delayed payments or loss of revenue. However\, through denial prevention\, 90% of all payment delays can be eliminated! \nDuring this dinner\, we will be discussing ideas on how to maximize reimbursements through strategic billing and coding techniques. You will be equipped to look for opportunities within your unique practice workflow to increase cash flow. Topic points include: \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 can vary\nOther opportunities to enhance revenue\n\nPECAA Billing & Coding Advisor Teri Thurston will lead our discussion. \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-spokane-q219/
LOCATION:Steam Plant\, 159 South Lincoln\, Spokane\, WA\, 99201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190425T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190425T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T224438
CREATED:20190323T011801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190323T011801Z
UID:19323-1556217000-1556226000@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Peer-to-Peer Dinner: Tulsa\, OK
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\nPECAA Practice Operations Advisor Jenny Wiley will be in attendance at the dinner and is able to answer any Member questions. \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-tulsa-q219/
LOCATION:Palace Cafe\, 1301 E 15th St\, Tulsa\, OK\, 74120\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190424T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190424T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T224438
CREATED:20190321T225102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190321T225102Z
UID:19318-1556130600-1556139600@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Peer-to-Peer Dinner: Oklahoma City\, OK
DESCRIPTION:Performance Reviews & Strategies\nDiscussion Outline:\nPerformance reviews present opportunities and challenges. On one hand\, reviews are the primary vehicle for an employer and employee to engage in a disciplined\, in-depth meeting of minds on the working relationship. On the other hand\, if not carried out properly\, they may actually lead to misunderstandings that lower morale and reduce an employee’s motivation. \nAt our upcoming dinner\, we’ll be joined by PECAA’s Jenny Wiley\, Practice Operations Advisor\, as we discuss strategies for conducting performance reviews that benefit both employer and employee. What works\, and what are the pitfalls to avoid? We hope you will join us for good food and conversation. \nThis dinner is open to doctors and anyone that handles human resources for the practice. \nWe hope to see you there! \nRSVP NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/peer-to-peer-dinner-okc-q219/
LOCATION:Mahogany Prime Steakhouse – OKC\, 145 W Sheridan Ave\, Oklahoma City\, OK\, 73102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190424T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190424T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T224438
CREATED:20190315T034949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190315T034949Z
UID:19178-1556130600-1556139600@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Peer-to-Peer Dinner: Columbus\, OH
DESCRIPTION:Open Forum & Topgolf!\nWe’ll be mixing it up a little for our upcoming Columbus 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 dinner… and of course\, if you like\, drive some golf balls! Tyler Judkins\, PECAA Business & Financial Advisor\, will be on hand to talk PECAA and private practice – in the office and on the links! \nThis dinner is open to all doctors and 1-2 staff members per practice. \nWe hope to see you there! \nRSVP NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/peer-to-peer-dinner-houston-q219-2/
LOCATION:Topgolf – Columbus\, 2000 IKEA Way\, Columbus\, OH\, 43240\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190423T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190423T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T224438
CREATED:20190315T045352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190315T045352Z
UID:19197-1556044200-1556053200@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Peer-to-Peer Dinner: San Antonio\, TX
DESCRIPTION:Understanding the Basics of Financial Analysis\nDiscussion Outline:\nOur “gut perceptions” of how our practices are performing are sometimes on the mark\, yet 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 in fact other unseen trends are impacting our businesses more. \nMuch of the answer lies in tracking our practices’ Key Metrics. Using consistent benchmarks facilitates reasoned decision making that responds to our true strengths and weaknesses in the marketplace. At our upcoming dinner we’ll discuss: \n\nTypes of Metrics: Revenue\, Optical\, Staffing\, Clinical.  How do we best understand and group them?\nNational metric averages versus Texas metric averages.\nTools to record key metrics in real time\, including those in the PECAA portfolio (e.g. Glimpse) that support 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 1-2 key staff members. \nWe hope to see you there! \nRSVP NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/peer-to-peer-dinner-sanantonio-q219/
LOCATION:Ruth Chris – San Antonio\, 17803 La Cantera Terrace\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78256\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190423T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190423T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T224438
CREATED:20190307T061756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190307T061756Z
UID:19024-1556035200-1556038800@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Advanced Office Manager Certification Course
DESCRIPTION:Advanced Office Manager Certification Course\nDate & Time: Begins Tuesday\, April 23\, 2019  |  4:00pm – 5:00pm Pacific\nPresented by: Valerie Manso\, OD Excellence Director of Staff Education \nCourse Description:\n\n\nYou are invited to an exclusive course accredited by the University of Houston\, College of Optometry. This course is aimed at providing a solid base of skills and understanding on the basics of managing an Independent Optometric practice. \nUnlock your potential at the Advanced Office Manager Certification Course\, which is the first of its kind to feature education\, testing\, certification and continued enhancement and support. The AOMCC will teach you 3 key management techniques to further enhance your skillset. You will also be introduced to the concept of the Net Promoter Score (NPS) – a tool to measure a customer’s willingness to recommend a company’s products or services to others. \n\n\n\nThe Advanced OMCC is recommended for graduates of the original OMCC; seasoned managers and others who already have a significant management background\, but did not take the original OMCC. In the event the seasoned manager would like to have the OMCC credential\, he/she can review the OMCC records and take the test. If successful\, he/she would be awarded the original OMCC certification. If you have not yet taken the original OMCC and would like to take that course first\, please contact our offices for further details at info@pecaa.com.  \nThe Advanced OMCC will consist of 6 webinars that will begin on April 23. The following webinars will take place on April 30\, May 22\, May 29\, June 19 and June 26. The webinar sessions will be held from 4:00pm – 5:00pm Pacific Time. \nThe cost is $495 for Members\, and $795 for non-Members. Registered participants will receive a GoToWebinar Invitation for the series of 6 webinars. \n\nLEARN MORE \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/webinar-aomcc-2019/
CATEGORIES:Webinars,Regional Events
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