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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190108T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190108T170000
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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:AZ
CATEGORIES:Webinars,Regional Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190108T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190108T110000
DTSTAMP:20260424T133042
CREATED:20181211T070121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190109T003422Z
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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:AZ
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181220T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181220T183000
DTSTAMP:20260424T133042
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:AZ
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181218T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181218T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T133042
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:AZ
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181213T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181213T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T133042
CREATED:20181115T075425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181115T075425Z
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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:AZ
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181211T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181211T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T133042
CREATED:20181110T055743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181110T055743Z
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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:20260424T133042
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:AZ
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181120T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181120T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T133042
CREATED:20181018T060044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181018T060044Z
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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:AZ
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181115T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181115T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T133042
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:20260424T133042
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181114T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181114T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T133042
CREATED:20181011T231428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181011T231428Z
UID:17272-1542220200-1542229200@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Peer-to-Peer Dinner: Charlotte\, NC
DESCRIPTION:Overcoming Professional Burnout\nDiscussion Outline:\nLet me ask you a question. Do you believe you’ve reached the perfect work/life balance? Finding that balance can be hard\, and the more you struggle with it\, the more you risk professional burnout (mental exhaustion combined with doubts about the value of your work). \nDuring this dinner and discussion\, we will be going over strategies and steps you can take to avoid professional burnout. We will also be discussing: \n\nScheduling & staff coverage so that you can focus on what you do best\nAvoiding employee burnout & methods to increase retention\nTime off – how often and how long?\n\nThis dinner is open to both doctors and key staff members.  \nWe hope to see you there! \nRSVP NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/peer-to-peer-dinner-charlotte-nc-q418/
LOCATION:Ruth Chris – Charlotte\, 222 South Tryon St\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181114T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181114T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T133042
CREATED:20180922T045931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180922T045931Z
UID:17071-1542220200-1542229200@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Peer-to-Peer Dinner: Austin\, TX
DESCRIPTION:Employee Strategies: Retention\, Motivation & More\nDiscussion Outline:\nQuite an industry abounds in dispensing pearls of wisdom along the lines of employee management.  Keywords like “engagement” or “leadership” or “accountability” are bantered around by sages on the subject. In the end\, we all want an office that works better. \nDuring our last Peer-to-Peer dinner of the year together\, we will discuss our own real life experiences in regards to staff management. Possible discussion points include: \n\nWhat really motivates our employees? Cold hard cash? Accolades? Mission?\nRetention and employee turnover: When is turnover better than retention? When is a practice structured to promote long term employees?\nDo you know what your employees are really thinking about your practice? Does that matter?\nWhat is achievable in staff management and what recurring challenges are simply part and parcel of owning or managing a practice?\n\nThis dinner is open to doctors and office managers who handle HR.  \nWe hope to see you there! \nRSVP NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/peer-to-peer-dinner-austin-tx-q418/
LOCATION:Perry’s Steakhouse – Austin\, 114 W 7th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181114T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181114T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T133042
CREATED:20181023T062500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181023T062500Z
UID:17436-1542218400-1542229200@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Peer-to-Peer Dinner: Los Angeles\, CA
DESCRIPTION:Marketing Expertise\nDiscussion Outline:\nKristen Choryan\, Program Specialist\, Innexus\, will facilitate a discussion for Members that explores the latest developments in how to best market private optometric practices. \nDuring this dinner we’ll discuss: \n\nCustomer Review Sites (Yelp\, Healthgrades\, etc.)\nSocial Media (Facebook\, Twitter\, etc.)\nEffective Private Optometric Websites\nOther tools & more\n\nThis dinner is open to both doctors and key staff.  \nWe hope to see you there! \nRSVP NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/peer-to-peer-dinner-los-angeles-q418/
LOCATION:Westside Tavern\, 10850 West Pico Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90064\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181113T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181113T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T133042
CREATED:20181017T055522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181017T055522Z
UID:17381-1542133800-1542142800@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Peer-to-Peer Dinner: Minneapolis\, MN
DESCRIPTION:Member Business Advice\nDiscussion Outline:\nWe hope you will join us for a conversation about the financial side of our practices. Together we may discuss: \n\nBilling\nTax Strategies\nAccounts Receivable\nRetirement Planning\nPractice Valuations\n\nThis dinner is open to both doctors and key staff members.  \nWe hope to see you there! \nRSVP NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/peer-to-peer-dinner-minneapolis-mn-q418/
LOCATION:Pizza Luce\, 402 2nd Ave N\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181113T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181113T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T133042
CREATED:20181016T225624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181106T002735Z
UID:17358-1542133800-1542142800@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Peer-to-Peer Dinner: Seattle\, WA
DESCRIPTION:CE Dinner: Clearing Up Common Coding Confusion\n*Please note we are at capacity for this event and no longer accepting registrations.\nDiscussion Outline:\nFor our final dinner together of the year\, we are pleased to offer a 1 Hour Cope Approved CE Presentation by PECAA’s Billing and Coding Advisor\, Teri Thurston. \nHealthy revenue cycle management systems increase a practice’s efficiency in collecting revenue and reduces revenue loss. Understanding the billing and coding elements that drive reimbursement by individual payer is key to getting paid timely and accurately. Proactively reduce claim denials\, maintain accounts receivables and tracking key metrics\, your billing processes can be more efficient. Leaving more time to care for your patients. \nAgenda:\n·         Charge integrity and clean claim submission\n·         Common billing & Coding errors\n·         Understanding payer policy is key\n·         Payment processing \nThis dinner is open to both doctors and key staff who handle billing and coding.  \nWe hope to see you there!
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/peer-to-peer-dinner-seattle-wa-q418/
LOCATION:Ruth Chris – Seattle\, 727 Pine Street\, Seattle\, WA\, 98101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181113T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181113T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T133042
CREATED:20181011T055919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181011T055948Z
UID:17268-1542133800-1542142800@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Peer-to-Peer Dinner: Raleigh\, NC
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/
LOCATION:Ruth Chris – Raleigh\, 4381 Lassiter @ North Hills Ave\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27609\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181113T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181113T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T133042
CREATED:20180922T050858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180922T050858Z
UID:17076-1542133800-1542142800@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Peer-to-Peer Dinner: San Antonio\, TX
DESCRIPTION:Employee Strategies: Retention\, Motivation & More\nDiscussion Outline:\nQuite an industry abounds in dispensing pearls of wisdom along the lines of employee management.  Keywords like “engagement” or “leadership” or “accountability” are bantered around by sages on the subject. In the end\, we all want an office that works better. \nDuring our last Peer-to-Peer dinner of the year together\, we will discuss our own real life experiences in regards to staff management. Possible discussion points include: \n\nWhat really motivates our employees? Cold hard cash? Accolades? Mission?\nRetention and employee turnover: When is turnover better than retention? When is a practice structured to promote long term employees?\nDo you know what your employees are really thinking about your practice? Does that matter?\nWhat is achievable in staff management and what recurring challenges are simply part and parcel of owning or managing a practice?\n\nThis dinner is open to doctors and office managers who handle HR.  \nWe hope to see you there! \nRSVP NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/peer-to-peer-dinner-san-antonio-tx-q418/
LOCATION:Ruth Chris – San Antonio\, 17803 La Cantera Terrace\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78256\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181108T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181108T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T133042
CREATED:20180922T045439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180922T045439Z
UID:17068-1541701800-1541710800@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Peer-to-Peer Dinner: Kansas City\, MO
DESCRIPTION:Practice Expansion & Growth Strategies\nDiscussion Outline:\nDuring our last Peer-to-Peer dinner of the year together\, we will discuss what we can do to help grow our businesses in the coming year. Possible discussion points include: \n\nWhat are some of the ways we can sell more nutraceuticals and dry eye products to increase profitability?\nWhat are some techniques to sell multiple pairs of eyewear even when customers are on a limited vision plan?\nWhat are new technologies available in the market that can increase private pay or billable procedures?\nOnline competition strategies:\n\nIs it possible to mark-up frames with so many online frame sites selling frames below MSRP?\nCan we increase profits and patient satisfaction by selling one-day lenses and what incentives can be offered to buy through a practice?\nWhat are some of the most effective ways to keep our patients from taking their Rx somewhere else to fill?\n\n\nWhat are the most promising Return on Investments in New Technologies\, such as OCT\, OPTOS?\nHow to tap into the ever-expanding millennial market?\nHow best to entice patients to patronize independent practices versus chains?\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-kansas-city-mo-q418/
LOCATION:Jack Stack BBQ – Freight House\, 101 W 22nd St #300\, Kansas City\, MT\, 64108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181108
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181110
DTSTAMP:20260424T133042
CREATED:20181016T234442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181016T234442Z
UID:17370-1541674800-1541772000@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Billing & Coding Workshop: Portland\, OR
DESCRIPTION:Billing & Coding Workshop\n*Please note that we are at capacity for this event and no longer accepting registrations.  \nLed by PECAA Billing & Coding Advisor Teri Thurston\, this two day 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-2-2/
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:20181107T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181107T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T133042
CREATED:20181017T055808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181017T055808Z
UID:17385-1541615400-1541624400@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Peer-to-Peer Dinner: Medford\, OR
DESCRIPTION:Practice Expansion & Growth Strategies\nDiscussion Outline:\nDuring our last Peer-to-Peer dinner of the year together\, we will discuss what we can do to help grow our businesses in the coming year. Possible discussion points include: \n\nWhat are some of the ways we can sell more nutraceuticals and dry eye products to increase profitability?\nWhat are some techniques to sell multiple pairs of eyewear even when customers are on a limited vision plan?\nWhat are new technologies available in the market that can increase private pay or billable procedures?\nOnline competition strategies:\n\nIs it possible to mark-up frames with so many online frame sites selling frames below MSRP?\nCan we increase profits and patient satisfaction by selling one-day lenses and what incentives can be offered to buy through a practice?\nWhat are some of the most effective ways to keep our patients from taking their Rx somewhere else to fill?\n\n\nWhat are the most promising Return on Investments in New Technologies\, such as OCT\, OPTOS?\nHow to tap into the ever-expanding millennial market?\nHow best to entice patients to patronize independent practices versus chains?\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/
LOCATION:Porter’s Dining at the Depot\, 147 N Front St\, Medford\, OR\, 97501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181107T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181107T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T133042
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SUMMARY:Peer-to-Peer Dinner: Houston\, TX
DESCRIPTION:CE: I Care Technology – The Technologies that Help Master the Optometric Medical Model\nDiscussion Outline:\nPlease join us as our special guest\, Terry Peterson\, Director of Advanced Technologies\, Lombart Instrument\, presents this Continuing Education event (1 Hour\, Texas Board Approval Pending). Areas of study include: \n\nAutomated perimetry/ Visual Fields\nFundus Photography\nOCT – The Swiss Army Knife of Modern Diagnosis in Eyecare\nThe Cornea\nDry Eye – IPL Intense Pulsed Light Therapy\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-burbank-ca-q418-2-2-2/
LOCATION:The Palm\, 6100 Westheimer Road\, Houston\, TX\, 77057\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181107
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181108
DTSTAMP:20260424T133042
CREATED:20181025T043129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181025T043129Z
UID:17446-1541588400-1541607300@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Tradeshow: American Academy of Optometry
DESCRIPTION:The Academy\nPECAA will be exhibiting at the 2018 American Academy of Optometry\, November 7 – November 10\, 2018 in San Antonio\, TX. Please come visit the PECAA booth (#936) and say hello to our representatives!
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/the-academy/
LOCATION:Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center\, 300 Lakeside Avenue\, Cleveland\, OH\, 44113\, United States
CATEGORIES:State Association Events,Regional Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181106T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181106T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T133042
CREATED:20181009T035253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181009T035253Z
UID:17178-1541502000-1541505600@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Webinar: Employment Law Every Manager Should Know
DESCRIPTION:Employment Law That Every Manager Should Know\nDate & Time: Tuesday\, November 6\, 2018  |  11:00am – 12:00pm Pacific\nPresented by: Sharon Jutila\, Human Resource Consultant\, AmeriBen \nCourse Description:\nThere are many different laws that impact a workplace from both a federal and state perspective. Each year\, federal and state governments add additional legislation that affects our workplaces. The risk of your managers not knowing what laws they are responsible for enforcing in the workplace can cause the company liability. When your managers are aware of what laws impact the employees\, they are more likely to see and report issues before they become legal concerns. \nManagers are the front line for company compliance laws discussed during this live webinar. Informed managers ensure your company is aware of and compliant with the key employment laws that impact employees and the workplace. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/employment-law/
LOCATION:AZ
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181030T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181030T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T133042
CREATED:20180922T050420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180922T050420Z
UID:17074-1540924200-1540933200@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Peer-to-Peer Dinner: Dallas\, TX
DESCRIPTION:Employee Strategies: Retention\, Motivation & More\nDiscussion Outline:\nQuite an industry abounds in dispensing pearls of wisdom along the lines of employee management.  Keywords like “engagement” or “leadership” or “accountability” are bantered around by sages on the subject. In the end\, we all want an office that works better. \nDuring our last Peer-to-Peer dinner of the year together\, we will discuss our own real life experiences in regards to staff management. Possible discussion points include: \n\nWhat really motivates our employees? Cold hard cash? Accolades? Mission?\nRetention and employee turnover: When is turnover better than retention? When is a practice structured to promote long term employees?\nDo you know what your employees are really thinking about your practice? Does that matter?\nWhat is achievable in staff management and what recurring challenges are simply part and parcel of owning or managing a practice?\n\nThis dinner is open to doctors and office managers who handle HR.  \nWe hope to see you there! \nRSVP NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/peer-to-peer-dinner-dallas-tx-q418/
LOCATION:Winewood\, 1265 S Main St\, Grapevine\, TX\, 76051\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181027T073000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181027T133000
DTSTAMP:20260424T133042
CREATED:20180911T060146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180911T060915Z
UID:16987-1540625400-1540647000@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Business Education Workshop: Lincoln\, NE
DESCRIPTION:Business Education Workshop\nJoin us on Saturday\, October 27\, 2018 from 7:30am – 1:30pm in Lincoln\, NE for a one-day free event that is open to both doctors and staff. This event is designed to give attendees a better understanding of how to manage their optical\, grow their practice and increase profitability. \nThe workshop includes a complete day of learning and hands-on courses that are beneficial for doctors\, optical buyers and practice administrators. \nThe Following Courses Will be Presented:\nOptical Merchandising 101: The Seven Fundamentals of Great Merchandising (1 Hour ABO)\nDoug Martin\, Innereactive Media\n\n\nCourse Description: Learn the seven techniques used to create effective retail merchandise displays and strong merchandising statements – because you only get one chance to make a great first impression. Merchandising 101 will teach you how to accomplish this and how to implement it in your practice.\n\n\n\nInventory Management & Negotiating Strategies (1 Hour ABO)\nDoug Martin\, Innereactive Media\n\n\nCourse Description: This course gives doctors and opticians general and specific knowledge needed to better manage their optical. The optical is a practice’s #1 generator of revenue and expense. A doctor will invest between $40\,000 and $80\,000 in their frame inventories without having a system to manage and evaluate the productivity of their optical and the performance of their frame vendors. This course teaches attendees a five-step system to prepare\, manage and evaluate the productivity of their optical\, frame vendors and inventory investment. Once a system is in place and being used\, I then teach attendees how to use their practice data to negotiate with their vendor partners for better costs.\n\n\nWork Smarter\, Not Harder: Let Your Reps Do Some of the Heavy Lifting (1 Hour ABO)\nSara Campbell\, Membership Manager\, PECAA\n\n\nCourse Description: You’re the expert when it comes to your practice and your patients. Your vendor reps are experts when it comes to their products and sales trends. Why not tap into that expertise to help build your practice? Let’s explore the many ways your reps can help to support your practice and make your job easier. Let’s work smarter\, not harder!\n\n\nBe a Revenue Cycle Mastermind (2 Hours)\nTeri Thurston\, Billing & Coding Manager\, PECAA\n\nCourse Description:Embrace strategies to proactively manage the revenue cycle\, reduce denials\, identify revenue leaks and stop the chaos of reworking claims. Add more time to your day while saving the practice money and reducing the number of days it takes to receive payment. During this course attendees will: \n\nReview the revenue cycle elements\nWalk through practice scenarios\nIdentify breakdowns in the revenue process\n\n\n  \nWe hope to see you there! \nREGISTER NOW \nVIEW AGENDA
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/selling-strategies-workshop-denver-co-3-3/
LOCATION:Courtyard by Marriott Lincoln Downtown\, 808 R St\, Lincoln\, NE\, 68508\, United States
CATEGORIES:Regional Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181025T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181025T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T133042
CREATED:20180919T233432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180919T233432Z
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SUMMARY:Peer-to-Peer Dinner: Richland\, WA
DESCRIPTION:Open Forum\nDiscussion Outline:\nDuring our last Peer-to-Peer dinner of the year together\, we will discuss the recent merger of PECAA + ODX as well as leave room for an open forum discussion. Possible discussion points include: \n\nNew PECAA benefits & programs\nHow to best optimize your PECAA vendor partnerships\nNew educational opportunities\nIndustry news – what’s new?\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-burbank-ca-q418-2-2/
LOCATION:Lulu’s Craft Bar & Kitchen\, 606 Columbia Point Dr\, Richland\, WA\, 99352\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181023T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181023T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T133042
CREATED:20180912T045446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180925T023308Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Teaching Instead of Selling
DESCRIPTION:Teaching Instead of Selling\nDate & Time: Tuesday\, October 23\, 2018  |  11:00am – 12:00pm Pacific\nPresented by: Kristin Choryan\, Opportunity Specialist\, Innexus \nCourse Description:\n\n\nLearn how to better educate patients before\, during\, and after their appointments in ways that will lead to far more of them saying YES to your treatment and eyewear recommendations. \n\n\nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/webinar-teaching-selling/
LOCATION:AZ
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181018T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181018T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T133042
CREATED:20180913T041727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180913T041727Z
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SUMMARY:Peer-to-Peer Dinner: Spokane\, WA
DESCRIPTION:Tax Strategies\nDiscussion Outline:\nThe old adage runs something like\, “It’s not how much you make\, it’s how much you keep.” That’s certainly true when it comes to trying to minimize your tax bill. During this dinner\, possible talking points include: \n\nExpansion of Bonus/Section 179 Deduction – what’s the scoop?\nLLCs\, S-Corps and the 20% pass through deduction\nSpecific laws impacting Washington State tax filers?\nWrite it off! What are the d’s\, don’ts\, and maybes? (Changes in meal & entertainment deductions).\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-burbank-ca-q418-2/
LOCATION:Anthony’s\, 510 N Lincoln Ste\, Spokane\, WA\, 99201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181017T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181017T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T133042
CREATED:20180905T044338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180905T044338Z
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SUMMARY:Peer-to-Peer Dinner: Coralville\, IA
DESCRIPTION:Technologies & Strategies for Efficient Eyecare\nDiscussion Outline:\nDuring this dinner we’ll focus on the technological tools that help in managing a practice. Possible discussion tools include: \n\nTime management\nCommunication management\nStress management\nClinical management\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-denver-co-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3/
LOCATION:Iowa River Power Restaurant\, 501 1st Avenue\, Coralville\, IA\, 52241\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181016T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181016T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T133042
CREATED:20180828T002911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180828T002911Z
UID:16750-1539714600-1539723600@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Peer-to-Peer Dinner: Salt Lake City\, UT
DESCRIPTION:Social Media & Marketing\nDiscussion Outline:\nToday\, a patient’s visit often starts and ends in cyberspace. A prospective patient may cruise websites like Healthgrades or Yelp\, checking out ratings. The prospect then lands on a practice website which influences the first direct customer service impression. If a practice’s website performs poorly\, can the practice itself be much better? Finally\, what post-visit services can the client access online? And will the patient post a new review? \nTo explore these questions\, we are bringing in Josh Rich from Innexus.  Josh will illustrate the latest dynamics of social media and what strategies will put private optometric practices on the best possible footing. \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-denver-co-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Ruth’s Chris – Salt Lake City\, 275 S West Temple\, Salt Lake City\, UT\, 84101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners
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