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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190309
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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:20260424T083446
CREATED:20190122T080126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190205T041817Z
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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:20260424T083446
CREATED:20190124T073700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190124T073700Z
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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:20260424T083446
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:20260424T083446
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:20260424T083446
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/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190227T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190227T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T083446
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:20260424T083446
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:20260424T083446
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190227T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190227T124000
DTSTAMP:20260424T083446
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:20260424T083446
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:20260424T083446
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/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190226T070000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190226T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T083446
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:20260424T083446
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190221T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190221T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T083446
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190221
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190223
DTSTAMP:20260424T083446
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:20260424T083446
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190220
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190221
DTSTAMP:20260424T083446
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190215
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190216
DTSTAMP:20260424T083446
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190214
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190215
DTSTAMP:20260424T083446
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190212T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190212T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T083446
CREATED:20190115T234302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190115T234302Z
UID:18280-1549996200-1550005200@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Peer-to-Peer Dinner: Salt Lake City\, UT
DESCRIPTION:Leveraging Our Connections\nDiscussion Outline:\nAt this event we’ll discuss together how connections are the pathway to greater success: \n\nKnowledge sharing: Our peers we can give and receive important strategic tips that apply to our practices.\nReferences: Professional connections\, within and beyond the Eye Care profession\, are vital resources for new prospects and general business savvy.\nImproving image: When people in multiple professions are able to speak to your abilities\, your image is greatly enhanced.\n\nTyler Judkins\, PECAA’s Business & Financial Advisor\, will join us for this discussion. \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-utah-q119/
LOCATION:Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse – Salt Lake City\, 20 400 W\, Salt Lake City\, UT\, 84101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190212T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190212T110000
DTSTAMP:20260424T083446
CREATED:20190122T015400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190122T015400Z
UID:18343-1549965600-1549969200@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Wellness at Work for Happier Employees
DESCRIPTION:Wellness at Work for Happier Employees\nDate & Time: Tuesday\, February 12\, 2019  |  10:00am – 11:00am Pacific\nPresented by: Sharon Jutila\, Human Resource Consultant\, AmeriBen \nCourse Description: \nOne of the most difficult issues that come up for employers is how to make sure employees are productive and positive at work. We all know that stress outside of work can creep in and affect how our employees behave while they are at work. The problem is how to address those outside stresses in a way that helps the employee but still keeps everyone focused on their work! Many companies are now experimenting with wellness-type programs that can help you achieve that goal. \nJoin us to learn some important information about morale at work and how to help employees deal with everyday stressors in their lives. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/wellness-at-work/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190207T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190207T110000
DTSTAMP:20260424T083446
CREATED:20190109T061756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190109T061756Z
UID:18237-1549533600-1549537200@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Webinar: Using Outcome Thinking to Thrive in 2019
DESCRIPTION:How to Use Outcome Thinking to Thrive in 2019\nDate & Time: Thursday\, February 7\, 2019  |  10:00am – 11:00am Pacific\nPresented by: Anne Warfield\, Outcome Strategist\, Impression Management Professionals \nCourse Description: \nAt the 2018 PECAA Annual Meeting\, attendees were introduced to the concept of Outcome Thinking\,® a brain-based methodology used to understand how practice leaders think\, how it influences what they do and how they lead\, how it factors in to conflict resolution and sales in order to drive positive results. Many Members have since asked if they could have more information on Outcome Thinking\, and we listened! \nOn Feb 7th Anne Warfield will join us for a refresher course and will be applying Outcome Thinking® to some NEW situations. Attendees will have a chance to send in their potential situations to contactus@imp.us.com and Anne Warfield will share how to solve them using the Outcome Thinking process. Anne will change all names and information to keep things focused for the large group\, so situations will remain anonymous. \nWe hope you will join us for this fun presentation to help you get 2019 off to a great start! \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/outcome-thinking-2019/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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SUMMARY:Peer-to-Peer Dinner: Cleveland\, OH
DESCRIPTION:PECAA: More than a Buying Group!\nDiscussion Outline:\nVendor discounts. We all love them – but there’s so much more to your PECAA membership! At this gathering we’ll share and discuss the many ways PECAA can support your private optometric practice. \n\nPECAA Origins: Three ODs; one vision\nConsulting: How PECAA’s Member Business Advisory (MBA) team helps our 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 join us for this discussion. \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-cleveland-q119/
LOCATION:Don’s Pomeroy House\, 13664 Pearl Rd\, Strongsville\, OH\, 44136\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190206T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190206T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T083446
CREATED:20190111T064339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190201T002238Z
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SUMMARY:Peer-to-Peer Dinner: Seattle\, WA
DESCRIPTION:Taking On the Latest Disruptive Technologies & Trends\n*Please note that this dinner is at capacity and there is currently a waitlist to register. We are no longer accepting RSVP’s for this event.  \nDiscussion Outline:\nIn the Eye Care Marketplace\, the pace of change – those disruptive innovations – continues unabated. The future of private optometric care requires that we respond in order to stay competitive. For our upcoming Peer to Peer dinner\, we’ll discuss many of the following areas: \n\nVirtual Exams\nSubscription Models\nPrivate Investment\nCapital Consolidation\nA-commerce (automation and AI)\nCustomized Products\nGlass Box Trends\nPost Sale Courtship\n\nThis dinner is open to both doctors and staff members.  \nWe hope to see you there!
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/peer-to-peer-dinner-seattle-q119/
LOCATION:Wild Ginger\, 508 Bellevue Way\, Bellevue\, WA\, 98004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190205T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190205T110000
DTSTAMP:20260424T083446
CREATED:20181228T060431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190109T061754Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: MIPS 2019: What You Need to Know
DESCRIPTION:MIPS 2019: What You Need to Know\nDate & Time: Tuesday\, February 5\, 2019  |  10:00am – 11:00am Pacific\nPresented by: Brett Paepke\, OD \nCourse Description: \n2019 will present new requirements within the Quality Payment Program under the MIPS system that controls how much most will be paid by Medicare for Part B services in the years ahead. This webinar will offer discussion about eligibility and the new “opt-in” process\, the four performance categories including high-level changes\, and how it all translates to reimbursement revision. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/2019-mips/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190126T074500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190126T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T083446
CREATED:20181121T063944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190109T052431Z
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SUMMARY:Regional Symposium: Houston\, TX
DESCRIPTION:PECAA + OPN Symposium\nYou won’t want to miss the 2019 PECAA + OPN Annual Symposium on Saturday\, January 26\, 2019 from 7:45am – 3:00pm in Houston\, TX. This one-day free event is open to both doctors and staff and offers business and medical focused training. Learn from powerful speakers on topics that will help inform you about several different areas of your business. Plus\, all 5 COPE hours are Texas board approved. This year’s symposium also includes an all new staff track with ABO! \nPlease limit RSVPs to 4 staff per practice. \nPresentations include: \n\nThree Increasingly Common Causes of Vision Loss Lawyers Are Happy We Often Miss by Dr. Charles Soparkar\nHow to Be a Master of Time Management by Sharon Jutila\nOptic Nerve Grand Rounds: Uh Oh\, or Okay? by Dr. Elizabeth Steele\nDriving Practice Growth Through Analytics by Bryan Hoban\nVisual Fields: The Road Map to Management by Dr. Elizabeth Steele\nBe a Revenue Cycle Mastermind by Teri Thurston\nTeam Problem Solving by Sharon Jutila\nWork Smarter Not Harder: Let Your Reps Do Some of the Heavy Lifting by Sara Campbell\n\nRSVP NOW \nVIEW AGENDA
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/opnsymposium/
LOCATION:Houston Marriott West Loop\, 1750 West Loop South\, Houston\, TX\, 77027\, United States
CATEGORIES:Regional Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190122T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190122T110000
DTSTAMP:20260424T083446
CREATED:20181219T034557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190109T061825Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Implementing a Diabetes Management Program
DESCRIPTION:Implementing an Outcome Based Eye Care Community Diabetes Management Program\nDate & Time: Tuesday\, January 22\, 2019  |  10:00am – 11:00am Pacific\nPresented by: Jim Grue\, OD & Jennifer Low \nCourse Description: \nThe presentation will discuss why Optometry needs to move into outcome-based care delivery to position providers so that they can benefit from new reimbursements that are becoming available through alternate payment models. It will show how this type of care is being implemented in a number of cities already\, led by local PECAA Members\, and how similar programs can be setup in any community. The presentation will demonstrate the resources that PECAA +ODX have in place to guide members through the steps necessary to successfully implement the first\, integrated and outcome-based\, diabetic eye care management program in the country. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/diabetes-mgmt-program/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190118T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190119T173000
DTSTAMP:20260424T083446
CREATED:20181109T055538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181218T083308Z
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SUMMARY:Regional Symposium: Charlotte\, NC
DESCRIPTION:Charlotte Regional Vision Symposium\nJoin PECAA’s collaborative community of eye care professionals at the upcoming Regional Vision Symposium\, January 18th – January 19th in Charlotte\, NC! \nThis event is open to both doctors and staff and offers business-focused education and training. Learn from powerful speakers on topics that will help in all areas of your business\, plus earn five hours of COPE and four hours of ABO CE! \nThe registration fee is $99 for doctors and $50 for staff. Please limit 3 staff Members per attending doctor. \nThe registration fee for non-PECAA Member doctors is $125. \nWe hope to see you there! \nRSVP NOW \nVIEW AGENDA
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/regionalsymposium-charlotte/
LOCATION:Charlotte Marriott City Center\, 100 West Trade Street\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Regional Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190115T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190115T110000
DTSTAMP:20260424T083446
CREATED:20181218T021420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190109T061847Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: 2019 Billing & Coding Updates
DESCRIPTION:2019 Billing & Coding Updates\nDate & Time: Tuesday\, January 15\, 2019  |  10:00am – 11:00am Pacific\nPresented by: Teri Thurston\, Billing & Coding Advisor\, PECAA \nCourse Description: \nSee what 2019 changes are taking place in the world of billing and coding to ensure your new year gets off to a successful start. We will discuss the areas of: \n\nMedicare Updates\nCPT/ICD-10 changes\nQuality Payment Program Final Rule\n\nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/2019-billing-updates/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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