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SUMMARY:Peer-to-Peer Dinner: Indianapolis\, IN
DESCRIPTION:Working Together As a Profession\nDiscussion Outline:\nAs practicing ODs\, we each have our own specialty areas. Some of us have a passion for vision therapy while others are keen on myopia control. At this dinner\, we’ll discuss ways that our niche specialties can create opportunities to refer patients back and forth to each other. Beyond that\, we can share how our niche interests help us to thrive as ODs. \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-indianapolis-q119/
LOCATION:Sullivan’s\, 3316 E 86th St\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46240\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190320T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190320T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T071125
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190206T032152Z
UID:18582-1553106600-1553115600@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Peer-to-Peer Dinner: Dallas\, TX
DESCRIPTION:New Technologies in the Diagnosis & Treatment of Dry Eye Disease\nDiscussion Outline:\nTerry Peterson\, Director of Advanced Technology at Lombart Vision\, presents a (1) Hour CE (Texas Board Approval Pending). The session will cover the use of meibography to diagnose dry eye along with a discussion of the science behind its treatment with IPL and LLLT. \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-q119/
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:20190319T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190319T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T071125
CREATED:20190215T062430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190215T062430Z
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SUMMARY:Peer-to-Peer Dinner: Kansas City\, MO
DESCRIPTION:Keeping Your Office Up-to-Date\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\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-kansascity-q119/
LOCATION:Pierpoint Station\, 30 W Pershing Rd\, Kansas City\, MT\, 64108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190319T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T071125
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SUMMARY:Peer-to-Peer Dinner: Milwaukee\, WI
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-milwaukee-q119/
LOCATION:Transfer Pizzeria Cafe\, 101 West Mitchell Street\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53204\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190314T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190314T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T071125
CREATED:20190214T064503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190214T064621Z
UID:18770-1552588200-1552597200@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Peer-to-Peer Dinner: Boise\, ID
DESCRIPTION:Avoiding Professional Burnout\nDiscussion Outline:\nRegardless of our specific roles at our practices\, daily demands and stresses can start to take a toll and diminish 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 staff members. \nWe hope to see you there! \nRSVP NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/peer-to-peer-dinner-boise-q119/
LOCATION:Brickyard\, 601 W Main St\, Boise\, ID\, 83702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190313T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190313T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T071125
CREATED:20190130T012427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190130T012427Z
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SUMMARY:Peer-to-Peer Dinner: Spokane\, WA
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\nBryan Hoban\, PECAA’s Member Business Manager\, will be in attendance at the dinner to help answer Member 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-spokane-q119/
LOCATION:Clinkerdaggers\, 621 W Mallon St\, Spokane\, WA\, 99201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190312T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190312T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T071125
CREATED:20190215T064712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190215T064712Z
UID:18811-1552415400-1552424400@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Peer-to-Peer Dinner: Atlanta\, GA
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-atlanta-q119/
LOCATION:Ruth Chris – Atlanta\, 3285 Peachtree Rd\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190312T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190312T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T071125
CREATED:20190213T012537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190213T012537Z
UID:18729-1552415400-1552424400@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Peer-to-Peer Dinner: Denver\, CO
DESCRIPTION:Billing & Coding\nDiscussion Outline:\nBilling and Coding is a day in and day out function our practices must master. It’s critical to cash flow\, customer satisfaction\, and a practice’s bottom line.  For our upcoming Peer to Peer dinner Teri Thurston\, PECAA’s Billing and Coding Advisor\, will join us as we explore strategies for managing this process\, including: \n\nDo you bill in-house or outsource your billing?\nWhat courses have you taken to better educate yourself and your staff on billing & coding techniques?\nWhat approaches do you find successful in obtaining patient data prior to the appointment time?\nWhat resources have you found to be 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?\nAnd much 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-denver-q119/
LOCATION:Maggiano’s Little Italy – Denver Pavillions\, 500 16th St\, Denver\, CO\, 80202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190312T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190312T183000
DTSTAMP:20260424T071125
CREATED:20190213T021801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190308T054959Z
UID:18734-1552411800-1552415400@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:CE Webinar: Pain Without Stain: Managing Neuropathic Corneal Pain
DESCRIPTION:Pain Without Stain: Managing Neuropathic Corneal Pain\n~CE Webinar: COPE PENDING~\nDate & Time: Tuesday\, March 12\, 2019  |  5:30pm -6:30pm Pacific\nPresented by: John McGreal\, OD \nCourse Description: \nOver the last decade a new understanding of dry eye disease has emerged. We now recognized a new disorder which is a disruption of homeostasis of the nervous system masquerading as dry eye. This class will discuss the diagnostic challenges and emerging treatments for this complex\, and heretofore undiagnosed condition. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/pain-without-stain/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190307T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190307T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T071125
CREATED:20190124T073132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190124T073132Z
UID:18405-1551983400-1551992400@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Peer-to-Peer Dinner: Phoenix\, AZ
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\nTyler Judkins\, PECAA’s Business & Financial Advisor\, will be in attendance at the dinner to help answer Member 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-phoenix-q119/
LOCATION:The Henry\, 4455 East Camelback Road\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85018\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190307
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190309
DTSTAMP:20260424T071125
CREATED:20190129T065523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190130T034119Z
UID:18449-1551956400-1552053600@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Billing & Coding Workshop: Portland\, OR
DESCRIPTION:Billing & Coding Workshop\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
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/billing-coding-workshop-portland-or-march/
LOCATION:PECAA Headquarters\, 12909 SW 68th Pkwy. Ste 190\, Portland\, OR\, 97223\, United States
CATEGORIES:Regional Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190307T071500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190307T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T071125
CREATED:20190122T080126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190205T041817Z
UID:18371-1551942900-1551960000@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Optical Merchandising Workshop: Nashville\, TN
DESCRIPTION:Optical Merchandising Workshop\nPECAA’s popular one-day Optical Merchandising Workshops are designed to give attendees a better perspective on the process of merchandising\, creating compelling frame displays and managing frame inventory in order to maximize profitability. \nThe workshops include a complete day of learning and hands-on courses (COPE & ABO approved) that are beneficial for doctors\, optical buyers and practice administrators. Free to attend! \nWe hope to see you there! \nREGISTER NOW \nVIEW AGENDA
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/optical-merchandising-workshop-nashville-tn/
LOCATION:Renaissance Nashville Hotel\, 611 Commerce Street\, Nashville\, TN\, 37203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Regional Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190306T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190306T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T071125
CREATED:20190124T073700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190124T073700Z
UID:18408-1551897000-1551906000@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Peer-to-Peer Dinner: St. Paul\, MN
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\nJenny Wiley\, PECAA’s Practice Operations Advisor\, will be in attendance at the dinner to help answer Member 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-stpaul-q119/
LOCATION:Downtowner Woodfire Grill\, 253 West 7th St\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190306T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190306T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T071125
CREATED:20190123T005950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190123T005950Z
UID:18378-1551897000-1551906000@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Peer-to-Peer Dinner: Las Vegas\, NV
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\nTyler Judkins\, PECAA’s Business & Financial Advisor\, will be in attendance at the dinner to help answer Member 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-lasvegas-q119/
LOCATION:Vitner Grill\, 10100 W Charleston Blvd #150\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 89135\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190306T070000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190306T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T071125
CREATED:20190122T075539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190205T041949Z
UID:18366-1551855600-1551873600@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Selling Strategies Workshop: Oklahoma City\, OK
DESCRIPTION:Selling Strategies Workshop\nPECAA is introducing brand-new\, one-day Selling Workshops which are designed to give attendees a better understanding of the patient experience\, learn how to listen and communicate effectively with patients and ultimately\, improve selling techniques to increase profitability and patient retention. \nThe workshops include a complete day of learning and hands-on courses (COPE & ABO approved) that are beneficial for doctors\, optical buyers and practice administrators. Free to attend! \nWe hope to see you there! \nREGISTER NOW \nVIEW AGENDA
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/selling-strategies-workshop-oklahomacity/
LOCATION:Courtyard by Marriott Downtown OKC\, 2 West Reno Avenue\, Oklahoma City\, OK\, 73102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Regional Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190305T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190305T110000
DTSTAMP:20260424T071125
CREATED:20190213T020945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190213T020945Z
UID:18732-1551780000-1551783600@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Webinar: Are Your Social Media Efforts Paying Off?
DESCRIPTION:Are Your Social Media Efforts Paying Off?\nDate & Time: Tuesday\, March 5\, 2019  |  10:00am – 11:00am Pacific\nPresented by: Kristin Choryan\, Program Consultant\, Innexus \nCourse Description: \nLearn how to audit the impact of your current social media efforts and walk away with turn-key ideas for increasing online followers\, improving content engagement\, and other key success indicators. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/social-media-efforts/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190227T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190227T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T071125
CREATED:20190123T004848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190123T004848Z
UID:18376-1551292200-1551301200@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Peer-to-Peer Dinner: Columbus\, OH
DESCRIPTION:Maximizing Insurance Reimbursements\nDiscussion Outline:\nDuring this dinner and discussion\, we’ll be going over ways to maximize success with vision plans by working with our office managers or billing personnel. \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-columbus-q119/
LOCATION:J Gilberts\, 1 E Campus View Blvd\, Worthington\, OH\, 43235\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190227T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190227T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T071125
CREATED:20190118T071915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190118T071915Z
UID:18335-1551292200-1551301200@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Peer-to-Peer Dinner: Portland\, OR
DESCRIPTION:The Office Manager\nDiscussion Outline:\nThe actual role of the Office Manager varies greatly from one business to the next\, including among private optometric practices. For our first Portland Peer to Peer dinner of the year\, we invite ODs and their Office Managers to gather and share perspectives\, success stories\, and challenges. Among our possible discussion points: \n\nScope of Position: What does being an ‘Office Manager” mean in your practice?\nChallenges: How is the position of Office Manager evolving?\nIs Office Manager more a ‘People’ position or an ‘Administrative’ one?\nHow is technology impacting the Office Manager position?\nWhat are educational options (including with PECAA) for Office Managers?\n\nThis dinner is open to doctors and Office Managers (or a similar position).  \nWe hope to see you there! \nRSVP NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/peer-to-peer-dinner-portland-q119/
LOCATION:Il Solito\, 422 SW Broadway\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190227T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190227T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T071125
CREATED:20190118T043828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190118T043828Z
UID:18332-1551292200-1551301200@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Peer-to-Peer Dinner: Nashville\, TN
DESCRIPTION:Optimizing Optical & Contact Lens Sales\nDiscussion Outline:\nWe’ll start off this year with a discussion on how practices present glasses and contact lens sales to patients. Among our discussion points: \n\nVision plans vs private pay\nFrame board management\, markups\, and specific lines used on boards\nContact lens markups\, packaging\, and communicating contact lens options to patients\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-nashville-q119/
LOCATION:UrbanGrub\, 2506 12th Ave S\, Nashville\, TN\, 37204\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190227T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190227T124000
DTSTAMP:20260424T071125
CREATED:20190122T073801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190212T014446Z
UID:18361-1551254400-1551271200@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Selling Strategies Workshop: Jacksonville\, FL
DESCRIPTION:Selling Strategies Workshop\nPECAA is introducing brand-new\, half-day Selling Workshops which are designed to give attendees a better understanding of the patient experience\, learn how to listen and communicate effectively with patients and ultimately\, improve selling techniques to increase profitability and patient retention. \nThe workshops include a complete day of learning and hands-on courses (COPE & ABO approved) that are beneficial for doctors\, optical buyers and practice administrators. Free to attend! \nWe hope to see you there! \nREGISTER NOW \nVIEW AGENDA
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/selling-strategies-workshop-jacksonville-fl/
LOCATION:Jacksonville Marriott\, 4670 Salisbury Rd\, Jacksonville\, FL\, 32256\, United States
CATEGORIES:Regional Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190226T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190226T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T071125
CREATED:20190118T043313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190118T043313Z
UID:18328-1551205800-1551214800@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Peer-to-Peer Dinner: San Antonio\, TX
DESCRIPTION:New Technologies in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Dry Eye Disease\nDiscussion Outline:\nWe have a great CE offering for our first Peer to Peer dinner of 2019. Terry Peterson\, Director of Advanced Technology at Lombart Vision\, presents a (1) Hour CE (Texas Board Approval Pending).  The session will cover the use of meibography to diagnose dry eye along with a discussion of the science behind its treatment with IPL and LLLT. \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-q119/
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:20190226T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190226T110000
DTSTAMP:20260424T071125
CREATED:20190206T051111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190213T021833Z
UID:18586-1551175200-1551178800@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:CE Webinar: Safe Versus Unsafe Claims in Blue Light Management
DESCRIPTION:Safe Versus Unsafe Claims in Blue Light Management\n~CE Webinar: COPE 61188-PM~\nDate & Time: Tuesday\, February 26\, 2019  |  10:00am – 11:00am Pacific\nPresented by: Valerie Manso\, ABOC\, FNAO\, ALB\, ACB \nCourse Description: \nBlue light impact has become a mainstream concern. Patients are requesting blue light protection; mainstream media outlets are talking about the damaging impact of blue light; workplace safety and productivity companies are reporting on the negative impact to health and well-being and much more. How do we\, the eye care professionals\, address blue light impact in a meaningful\, knowledgeable\, straightforward manner while protecting our businesses and ourselves? \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/blue-light-management/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190226T070000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190226T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T071125
CREATED:20190122T073331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190205T042121Z
UID:18356-1551164400-1551182400@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Selling Strategies Workshop: Raleigh\, NC
DESCRIPTION:Selling Strategies Workshop\nPECAA is introducing brand-new\, one-day Selling Workshops which are designed to give attendees a better understanding of the patient experience\, learn how to listen and communicate effectively with patients and ultimately\, improve selling techniques to increase profitability and patient retention. \nThe workshops include a complete day of learning and hands-on courses (COPE & ABO approved) that are beneficial for doctors\, optical buyers and practice administrators. Free to attend! \nWe hope to see you there! \nREGISTER NOW \nVIEW AGENDA
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/selling-strategies-workshop-raleigh-nc/
LOCATION:Raleigh Marriott Crabtree Valley\, 4500 Marriott Drive\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Regional Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190225T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190225T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T071125
CREATED:20190118T042924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190118T042924Z
UID:18324-1551119400-1551128400@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Peer-to-Peer Dinner: Austin\, TX
DESCRIPTION:New Technologies in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Dry Eye Disease\nDiscussion Outline:\nWe have a great CE offering for our first Peer to Peer dinner of 2019. Terry Peterson\, Director of Advanced Technology at Lombart Vision\, presents a (1) Hour CE (Texas Board Approval Pending).  The session will cover the use of meibography to diagnose dry eye along with a discussion of the science behind its treatment with IPL and LLLT. \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-austin-q119/
LOCATION:Truluck’s\, 400 Colorado St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190221T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190221T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T071125
CREATED:20190116T014836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190116T014836Z
UID:18283-1550773800-1550782800@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Peer-to-Peer Dinner: Grand Forks\, ND
DESCRIPTION:Tele-Health & Tele-Optometry\nDiscussion Outline:\nTele-Health and Tele-Optometry are among developing innovative disruptions that continue to pose challenges to private optometric practices. \nHow do we respond to these disruptions\, and what might some opportunities be? Together we’ll discuss the latest trends and share strategic perspectives. \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-northdakota-q119/
LOCATION:Sky’s Restaurant\, 322 Demers Ave\, Grand Forks\, ND\, 58201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190221
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190223
DTSTAMP:20260424T071125
CREATED:20190125T060224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190129T063117Z
UID:18416-1550746800-1550844000@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Billing & Coding Workshop: Portland\, OR
DESCRIPTION:Billing & Coding Workshop\n*Please note that this event is at capacity and we are no longer accepting RSVP’s. \nLed by PECAA Billing & Coding Advisor Teri Thurston\, this two day 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.
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/billing-coding-workshop-portland-or-feb/
LOCATION:PECAA Headquarters\, 12909 SW 68th Pkwy. Ste 190\, Portland\, OR\, 97223\, United States
CATEGORIES:Regional Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190220T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190220T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T071125
CREATED:20190116T021107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190116T021107Z
UID:18285-1550687400-1550696400@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Peer-to-Peer Dinner: Honolulu\, HI
DESCRIPTION:Game Plan for the New Year\nDiscussion Outline:\nFor our first Peer to Peer of the year we’ll take a fresh looking at budgeting and investments.  Let’s talk plans and ideas for upping our game\, e.g. from equipment purchases to vendor services (we’ll take a look at new PECAA vendor partners as well). \nTyler Judkins\, PECAA’s Business & Financial Advisor\, will be joining us for a conversation. \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-q119/
LOCATION:12 Avenue Grill\, 1120 12th Ave\, Honolulu\, HI\, 98186\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190220
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190221
DTSTAMP:20260424T071125
CREATED:20181219T033915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181219T033915Z
UID:18025-1550660400-1550679300@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Tradeshow: SECO
DESCRIPTION:SECO 2019\nPECAA will be exhibiting at the SECO 2019 Congress\, February 20 – February 24\, 2019 in New Orleans\, LA. Please come visit the PECAA booth (#429) and say hello to our representatives!
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/seco-2019/
LOCATION:Ernest N. Morial Convention Center\, 900 Convention Center Blvd\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70130\, United States
CATEGORIES:State Association Events,Regional Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190215
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190216
DTSTAMP:20260424T071125
CREATED:20181219T033434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181219T033434Z
UID:18020-1550228400-1550247300@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Tradeshow: Heart of America Eye Care Congress
DESCRIPTION:Heart of America Eye Care Congress\nPECAA will be exhibiting at the 58th Annual Eye Care Congress\, February 17 – February 17\, 2019 in Kansas City\, Missouri. Please come visit the PECAA booth and say hello to our representatives!
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/heart-of-america-2019/
LOCATION:Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center\, 2345 McGee St\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64108\, United States
CATEGORIES:State Association Events,Regional Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190214
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190215
DTSTAMP:20260424T071125
CREATED:20181219T032906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181219T032906Z
UID:18016-1550142000-1550160900@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Tradeshow: Texas Optometric Association Summit
DESCRIPTION:Texas Optometric Association Summit\nPECAA will be exhibiting at the 119th Annual Texas Optometric Association\, February 14 – February 16\, 2019 in Austin\, TX. Please come visit the PECAA booth (#214) and say hello to our representatives!
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/toa-2019/
LOCATION:Hilton Austin\, 500 E 4th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:State Association Events,Regional Events
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