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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190226T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190226T210000
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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:20260424T101304
CREATED:20190206T051111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190213T021833Z
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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:WA
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190226T070000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190226T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T101304
CREATED:20190122T073331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190205T042121Z
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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:20260424T101304
CREATED:20190118T042924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190118T042924Z
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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:20260424T101304
CREATED:20190116T014836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190116T014836Z
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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:20260424T101304
CREATED:20190125T060224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190129T063117Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190220T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190220T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T101304
CREATED:20190116T021107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190116T021107Z
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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:20260424T101304
CREATED:20181219T033915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181219T033915Z
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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:20260424T101304
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:20260424T101304
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190212T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190212T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T101304
CREATED:20190115T234302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190115T234302Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190212T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190212T110000
DTSTAMP:20260424T101304
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:WA
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190207T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190207T110000
DTSTAMP:20260424T101304
CREATED:20190109T061756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190109T061756Z
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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:WA
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190206T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190206T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T101304
CREATED:20190111T064828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190111T064828Z
UID:18261-1549477800-1549486800@portal.pecaa.com
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:20260424T101304
CREATED:20190111T064339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190201T002238Z
UID:18258-1549477800-1549486800@portal.pecaa.com
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:20260424T101304
CREATED:20181228T060431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190109T061754Z
UID:18125-1549360800-1549364400@portal.pecaa.com
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:WA
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190126T074500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190126T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T101304
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190122T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190122T110000
DTSTAMP:20260424T101304
CREATED:20181219T034557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190109T061825Z
UID:18029-1548151200-1548154800@portal.pecaa.com
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:WA
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190118T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190119T173000
DTSTAMP:20260424T101304
CREATED:20181109T055538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181218T083308Z
UID:17627-1547836200-1547919000@portal.pecaa.com
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190115T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190115T110000
DTSTAMP:20260424T101304
CREATED:20181218T021420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190109T061847Z
UID:17952-1547546400-1547550000@portal.pecaa.com
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:WA
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190108T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190108T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T101304
CREATED:20181115T080248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181115T080248Z
UID:17675-1546963200-1546966800@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Office Manager Certification Course
DESCRIPTION:Office Manager Certification Course\nDate & Time: Begins Tuesday\, January 8\, 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 designed by OD Excellence and taught by Valerie Manso\, ODX’s Director of Staff Education. This course is aimed at providing a solid base of skills and understanding on the basics of managing an Independent Optometric practice. \nThe Office Manager Certification Course\, which is the first of its kind to feature education\, testing\, certification and continued enhancement and support\, is accredited by The University of Houston\, College of Optometry. \n\n\n\nThe course is a 12 hour program that enables attendees to master the skills necessary to excel as an Office Manager of an eye care practice. The courses are taught via webinar and once attendees complete the program\, they must pass a rigorous exam to ensure they have attained the skills required to receive the designation of ‘Certified Office Manager.’ \nThe OMCC will consist of 12 webinars that will begin on January 8. The next class would be held on January 15\, and the following webinars would occur on the first and second Tuesday of each month. 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/omcc-2019/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Webinars,Regional Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190108T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190108T110000
DTSTAMP:20260424T101304
CREATED:20181211T070121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190109T003422Z
UID:17902-1546941600-1546945200@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Webinar: A Path to HIPAA Compliance
DESCRIPTION:A Path to HIPAA Compliance\nDate & Time: Tuesday\, January 8\, 2019  |  11:00am – 12:00pm Pacific\nPresented by: Matt DiBlast\, Presidenty\, Abyde \nCourse Description: \nDuring this webinar\, we will: \n\nReview 2018 HIPAA violations and fines\nDiscuss OCR’s 2019 HIPAA’s outlook\nIdentify how HIPAA will impact eye care providers in 2019\nDetail a path to HIPAA compliance\nIntroduce Abyde’s proprietary software solution\nTake time for questions and answers on anything and everything HIPAA\n\nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/path-to-hipaa-compliance/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181220T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181220T183000
DTSTAMP:20260424T101304
CREATED:20181115T075745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181130T065943Z
UID:17673-1545327000-1545330600@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:CE Webinar: Diabetes in 2019
DESCRIPTION:Diabetes in 2019\n~ODX Hosted Webinar~\nDate & Time: Thursday\, December 20\, 2018  |  5:30pm – 6:30pm Pacific\nPresented by: Paul Chous\, MA\, OD\, FAAO\, CDE \nCourse Description: \n\nThis one hour medical COPE course (pending) considers the latest research and recent therapeutic developments regarding the prevention and management of both systemic diabetes and diabetes-related eye disease\n\nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/diabetes-2019/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181218T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181218T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T101304
CREATED:20181211T053106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181211T053106Z
UID:17900-1545130800-1545134400@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Webinar: How to Increase Multiple Pair Sales
DESCRIPTION:How to Increase Multiple Pair Sales\nDate & Time: Tuesday\, December 18\, 2018  |  11:00am – 12:00pm Pacific\nPresented by: Kristin Choryan\, Program Consultant\, Innexus \nCourse Description: \nLearn the techniques that will have your patients asking YOU for more than one pair of glasses by helping them come to their own multiple pair Aha! moments. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/increase-multiple-pair-sales/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181213T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181213T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T101304
CREATED:20181115T075425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181115T075425Z
UID:17671-1544698800-1544702400@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Webinar: The Psychology of the Patient Encounter
DESCRIPTION:The Psychology of the Patient Encounter\nDate & Time: Thursday\, December 13\, 2018  |  11:00am – 12:00pm Pacific\nPresented by: Joy Gibb\, ABOC \nCourse Description: \nToday’s practice is a mix of medical knowledge\, technical information and retail salesmanship. Being able to blend the medical and technical aspects of eye care with the ability to sell means increased revenue without compromising customer satisfaction. This course will help eye care professionals understand what the patient may expect during their experience and how to address their wants and needs using better communication and sales skills. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/psychology-patient-encounter/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181211T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181211T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T101304
CREATED:20181110T055743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181110T055743Z
UID:17641-1544553000-1544562000@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Peer-to-Peer Dinner: Denver\, CO
DESCRIPTION:All Things PECAA\, ODX & Open Forum\nDiscussion Outline:\nThis dinner will be open forum\, so come prepared to discuss whatever is on your mind! Possible discussion topics include: \n\nThe latest on the PECAA + ODX Merger\nAn update on PECAA benefits & programs\nIndustry shop talk\nAnd more!\n\nThis dinner is open to both doctors and staff members.  \nWe hope to see you there! \nRSVP NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/peer-to-peer-dinner-raleigh-nc-2/
LOCATION:Ruth Chris – Denver\, 707 15th St\, Denver\, CO\, 80202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181127T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181127T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T101304
CREATED:20181015T232417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181015T232417Z
UID:17345-1543316400-1543320000@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Webinar: Inventory Management & Negotiating Strategies
DESCRIPTION:Inventory Management & Negotiating Strategies\nDate & Time: Tuesday\, November 27\, 2018  |  11:00am – 12:00pm Pacific\nPresented by: Doug Martin\, Master of Management\, Innexus \nCourse Description:\nManaging inventory is an ongoing process that all optical managers need to understand and embrace. Business runs on systems and people run on systems. The optical is generally the number one generator of expense. This course will give you a better understanding of how to develop\, implement and maintain a comprehensive system to managing your frame boards. Learn to think like a retailer to maximize inventory turns and profits as well as planning and developing your frame assortment. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/employment-law-2/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181120T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181120T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T101304
CREATED:20181018T060044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181018T060044Z
UID:17403-1542711600-1542715200@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Webinar: Planning a Successful Trunk Show
DESCRIPTION:Planning a Successful Trunk Show\nDate & Time: Tuesday\, November 20\, 2018  |  11:00am – 12:00pm Pacific\nPresented by: Jenn Jackson\, Senior Regional Manager\, Tura \nCourse Description:\nTrunk Shows help your practice promote your business by engaging your patient base in an annual “sale”. In this seminar we will share best practices on planning and executing a successful trunk show. We will review how to plan and promote your trunk show prior to the event\, the best ways to make the event day successful and lastly\, how to follow up with your patients after the event is over. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/planning-a-trunk-show/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181115T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181115T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T101304
CREATED:20181026T050655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181026T050655Z
UID:17451-1542306600-1542315600@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Peer-to-Peer Dinner: Boise\, ID
DESCRIPTION:All Things PECAA\, ODX & Open Forum\nDiscussion Outline:\nThis dinner will be open forum\, so come prepared to discuss whatever is on your mind! Possible discussion topics include: \n\nThe latest on the PECAA + ODX Merger\nAn update on PECAA benefits & programs\nIndustry shop talk\nAnd more!\n\nThis dinner is open to both doctors and staff members.  \nWe hope to see you there! \nRSVP NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/peer-to-peer-dinner-boise-id-q418/
LOCATION:Ruth Chris – Boise\, 800 W Main St #110\, Boise\, ID\, 83702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181114T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181114T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T101304
CREATED:20181023T021638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181023T021638Z
UID:17434-1542220200-1542229200@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Peer-to-Peer Dinner: Columbus\, OH
DESCRIPTION:Avoiding Professional Burnout\nDiscussion Outline:\nFor doctors and staff alike\, the demands of running an independent optical practice are many\, to say the least. There are the day-to-day challenges of providing skilled customer service\, and there are long term business strategies that need to be implemented. Left to their own devices\, these pressures can sooner or later lead to Professional Burnout. During this dinner\, we may discuss together: \n\nScheduling & staff coverage\nAvoiding employee burnout & methods to increase retention\nTime off – how often and how long?\nAnd More!\n\nThis dinner is open to doctors and key staff members.  \nWe hope to see you there! \nRSVP NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/peer-to-peer-dinner-medford-or-q418-2/
LOCATION:Refectory\, 1092 Bethel Rd\, Columbus\, OH\, 43220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners
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