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SUMMARY:Tradeshow: East West
DESCRIPTION:East West\nPECAA will be exhibiting at the 2018 East West Eye Conference\, October 4 – October 6\, 2018 in Cleveland\, OH. Please come visit the PECAA booth (#316) and say hello to our representatives!
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/tradeshow-optometrys-meeting-2-2/
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:20181003T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181003T210000
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SUMMARY:Peer-to-Peer Dinner: Oklahoma City\, OK
DESCRIPTION:All Things PECAA\, ODX & Open Forum\nDiscussion Outline:\nDuring this dinner we’ll have an open ended discussion on the topics most important to our attendees. Possible topics include: \n\nNew benefits with the PECAA/ODX merger\nPrivate equity and private practice\nCompeting online sales\nOnline “exams”\nAnything else of interest\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-denver-co-2-2-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:MMR Steakhouse\, 2920 NW 63rd St\, Oklahoma City\, OK\, 73116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181003T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181003T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T200743
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SUMMARY:Peer-to-Peer Dinner: Nashville\, TN
DESCRIPTION:Billing Strategies\nDiscussion Outline:\nDuring this dinner we’ll discuss: \n\nDo you use an outsourced billing company or do you keep your billing in-house?\nIf in-house\, what kind of training does your billing officer have?\nWhat courses have you taken to better educate yourself and your staff on billing/coding techniques?\nWhat resources have you found to help determine how often a patient can be seen or what tests can be run for specific diagnoses and conditions?\nWhat information is collected from your patients prior to arrival?\nWhat resources are used to determine insurance coverage and benefits?\nDoes staff determine both medical and vision eligibility and benefits for each visit? Even if the patient schedules for a vision exam?\nDoes staff determine whether you are a participating provider\, patient out-of-pocket responsibilities and coordination of care?\nDo you code each visit and then submit to your biller\, or do you have someone else in the office do the coding for you?\nDo you have a process to check your coding and charting for errors on a regular basis in-house?\nAny additional thought or questions you may have.\n\nThis dinner is open to doctors and up to two 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/
LOCATION:5th & Taylor\, 1411 5th Ave North\, Nashville\, TN\, 37208\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181003T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181003T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T200743
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LAST-MODIFIED:20180822T024532Z
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SUMMARY:Peer-to-Peer Dinner: Fond du Lac\, WI
DESCRIPTION:Can Dry Eye Be a Profit Center?\nDiscussion Outline:\nDuring this dinner\, we’ll discuss whether or not dry eye can be a profit center\, including: \n\nSelling dry eye products in the office\nUsing advanced equipment to treat dry eye\nBilling for dry eye\nand more!\n\nThis dinner is open to both doctors and staff.  \nWe hope to see you there! \nRSVP NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/peer-to-peer-dinner-denver-co-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Sunset on the Water Grill\, N7364 Winnebago Dr\, Fond du Lac\, WI\, 54935\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181002T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181002T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T200743
CREATED:20180912T044818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180920T221335Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: PROKERA in Ocular Surface Diseases
DESCRIPTION:PROKERA in Ocular Surface Diseases\nDate & Time: Tuesday\, October 2\, 2018  |  11:00am – 12:00pm Pacific\nPresented by: Paul Karpecki\, OD\, FAAO \nCourse Description:\nA biologic is another word for a biopharmaceutical and is any pharmaceutical agent extracted from\, or manufactured in a biological source. This includes autologous serum eye drops and amniotic membrane in the eye care field. Biologics are essential tools every optometrist and ophthalmologist must have available. This webinar will delve into biologic options including cryopreserved amniotic membrane\, its applications\, timing\, indications and how to apply and remove them. It would be difficult to run a medical eye care practice today without providing patients access to biologics such as amniotic membrane. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/webinar-innovation-technology-the-patient-experience-2-2-2-3/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181002T073000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181002T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T200743
CREATED:20180825T033849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180915T012134Z
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SUMMARY:Selling Strategies Workshop: Los Angeles\, CA
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-denver-co-3-2/
LOCATION:Los Angeles Airport Marriott\, 5855 West Century Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Regional Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180928T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180928T193000
DTSTAMP:20260424T200743
CREATED:20180711T011800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180711T011800Z
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SUMMARY:Vision Expo West Reception: Las Vegas\, NV
DESCRIPTION:Member Appreciation Reception Around VEW\nWe are excited to invite you to our Member Appreciation Party during Vision Expo West! We hope you will join us on Friday\, September 28th for beverages\, hors d’oeuvres and the chance to get to know your fellow PECAA Members. \nThe party will be held at Lagasse’s Stadium from 5:30pm – 7:30pm. It is open house style\, so please feel free to come by at a time that is convenient for you. This event is open to all PECAA Member doctors\, staff members\, vendor partners and doctors who are interested in joining our group. PECAA’s Leadership Team will be in attendance and is excited to answer any questions you may have while on-site. Please limit your RSVP to four individuals per practice. \nRSVP NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/vision-expo-west-reception-las-vegas-nv/
LOCATION:Lagasse’s Stadium\, 3325 Las Vegas Blvd. South\, Ste 101\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 89109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Regional Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180918T074500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180918T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T200743
CREATED:20180731T053911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180915T004416Z
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SUMMARY:Optical Merchandising Workshop: Minneapolis\, MN
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-minneapolis-mn/
LOCATION:Marriott Minneapolis Airport\, 2020 American Blvd E\, Bloomington\, MN\, 55425\, United States
CATEGORIES:Regional Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180913T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180913T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T200743
CREATED:20180808T010925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180808T010925Z
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SUMMARY:Peer-to-Peer Dinner: Chicago\, IL
DESCRIPTION:Frame Board Management\nDiscussion Outline:\nThe dispensary is a key profit center for independent optometric practices. Improper inventory management combined with a lack of focus in board strategies can cost your practice money. On the other hand\, consistent attention to key areas of your dispensary can add momentum to your revenues. \nDuring this dinner we’ll discuss: \n\nGauging how much inventory to keep on hand\nChurn rate\nEvaluating stock\nand More!\n\nThis dinner is open to both doctors and staff.  \nWe hope to see you there! \nRSVP NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/peer-to-peer-dinner-denver-co-2-2/
LOCATION:Ruth Chris – Chicago\, 431 N Dearborn St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60654\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180913T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180913T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T200743
CREATED:20180817T012618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180817T012618Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Best Practices for a Staff Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Best Practices For a Staff Meeting\nDate & Time: Thursday\, September 13\, 2018  |  11:00am – 12:00pm Pacific\nPresented by: Joy Gibb\, ABOC \nCourse Description:\n\nStaff meetings can be used as a developmental tool in training\, team building\, communication\, and boosting sales and service. But the reality is\, staff meetings are usually disappointing at best. There are specific ways you can make your next staff meeting more effective\, enjoyable and productive. The ideas presented in this course will help eye care professionals have staff meetings that are productive and beneficial for everyone involved.\n\nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/webinar-innovation-technology-the-patient-experience-2-2-2/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180912T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180912T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T200743
CREATED:20180821T040232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180831T233223Z
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SUMMARY:Peer-to-Peer Dinner: Seattle\, WA
DESCRIPTION:Special Staff Peer-to-Peer:\nThe OD – Optician Patient Handoff\n*Please note that we are at capacity for this event and no longer accepting registrations.\nDiscussion Outline:\nWe’re very excited to present PECAA’s first staff focused Peer to Peer dinner – a new opportunity for staff Members to learn and engage with their peers. \nAt this dinner\, we’ll explore the challenge of maintaining the engagement process of patients from the time they enter the practice to the time they exit. Ensuring you have a consistent protocol for patient experience is one way to raise capture rate. \nPECAA will be teaming up with our vendor partner Tura as we discuss patient engagement as it relates to OD – Staff transitions\, including: \n\nBest practices on using lifestyle questionnaires.\nBenefits of suggesting suitable solutions during the exam.\nThe doctor “hand-off” to the optical staff.\n\nWe will examine how these areas help to ensure a positive patient experience. \nWe hope to see you there!
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/peer-to-peer-dinner-denver-co-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Tutta Bella\, 15600 NE 8th St\, Bellevue\, WA\, 98008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180912T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180912T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T200743
CREATED:20180731T232406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180731T232406Z
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SUMMARY:Peer-to-Peer Dinner: Indianapolis\, IN
DESCRIPTION:Avoiding Professional Burnout\nDiscussion Outline:\nRegardless of our specific roles at our practices\, daily demands and stresses can start to take a toll and diminish our performance and well-being\, if left unattended. Together\, we’ll discuss ways to stay strong\, including: \n\nWhat are strategies we can use to avoid burnout?\nSchedules:  How many days or hours a week do we work?\nHow often do we take a vacation or time away from work\, and for how long?\nHow do we budget time for administrative duties so we can concentrate on them?\nAnd other discussion points along similar lines.\n\nThis dinner is open to both doctors and staff.  \nWe hope to see you there! \nRSVP NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/peer-to-peer-dinner-indianapolis-in-2/
LOCATION:Red The Steakhouse\, 14 W Maryland St\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46204\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180912T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180912T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T200743
CREATED:20180802T222151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180802T222151Z
UID:16404-1536775200-1536786000@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Peer-to-Peer Dinner: Denver\, CO
DESCRIPTION:Managing Inventory\nDiscussion Outline:\nTogether we’ll discuss: \n\nInventory Management Systems\nDemographics & Segmentation\nFrame Board Management\nRelated Topics\n\nThis dinner is open to both doctors and staff.  \nWe hope to see you there! \nRSVP NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/peer-to-peer-dinner-denver-co-2/
LOCATION:Courtyard by Marriott Denver Downtown\, 934 16th St\, Denver\, CO\, 80202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180912T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180912T180000
DTSTAMP:20260424T200743
CREATED:20180802T032452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180822T045731Z
UID:16398-1536753600-1536775200@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Selling Strategies Workshop: Denver\, CO
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-denver-co/
LOCATION:Courtyard by Marriott Denver Downtown\, 934 16th St\, Denver\, CO\, 80202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Regional Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180911T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180911T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T200743
CREATED:20180817T024849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180817T024849Z
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SUMMARY:Advanced Office Manager Certification Course
DESCRIPTION:Advanced Office Manager Certification Course\nDate & Time: Begins Tuesday\, September 11\, 2018  |  4:00pm – 5:00pm Pacific\nPresented by: Valerie Manso\, OD Excellence Director of Staff Education \nCourse Description:\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. \nUnlock your potential at the Advanced Office Manager Certification Course\, which is the first of its kind to feature education\, testing\, certification and continued enhancement and support. The AOMCC is accredited by The University of Houston\, College of Optometry\, and will teach you 3 key management techniques to further enhance your skillset. You will also be introduced to the concept of the Net Promoter Score (NPS) – a tool to measure a customer’s willingness to recommend a company’s products or services to others.\n\n\nThe Advanced OMCC is recommended for graduates of the original OMCC; seasoned managers and others who already have a significant management background\, but did not take the original OMCC. In the event the seasoned manager would like to have the OMCC credential\, he/she can review the OMCC records and take the test. If successful\, he/she would be awarded the original OMCC certification. If you have not yet taken the original OMCC and would like to take that course first\, please contact our offices for further details at info@odexcellence.com. Save the Date for our next OMCC course beginning on January 8th\, 2019! \nThe Advanced OMCC will consist of 6 webinars that will begin on September 11. The next class would be held on September 18\, and the following four classes 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.\nLEARN MORE \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/webinar-innovation-technology-the-patient-experience-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Webinars,Regional Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180911T074500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180911T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T200743
CREATED:20180731T053542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180731T053542Z
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SUMMARY:Optical Merchandising Workshop: Dallas\, TX
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
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/optical-merchandising-workshop-dallas-tx/
LOCATION:DoubleTree Hilton DFW Airport North\, 4441 W John Carpenter Freeway\, Irving\, TX\, 75063\, United States
CATEGORIES:Regional Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180906T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180906T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T200743
CREATED:20180725T010337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180725T010337Z
UID:16309-1536258600-1536267600@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Peer-to-Peer Dinner: Atlanta\, GA
DESCRIPTION:Frame Board Management\nDiscussion Outline:\nThe Dispensary is a key profit center for independent optometric practices. Improper inventory management combined with a lack of focus in board strategies can cost your practice money. On the other hand\, consistent attention to key areas of your dispensary can add momentum to your revenues. \nAt this dinner we’ll discuss: \n\nGauging How Much Inventory to Keep on Hand.\nChurn Rate\nEvaluating Stock\nAnd More\n\nThis dinner is recommended for doctors and staff members involved in frame board management. \nWe hope to see you there! \nRSVP NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/peer-to-peer-dinner-atlanta-ga-2/
LOCATION:Tuk Tuk Thai Loft\, 1745 Peachtree Street NE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30309\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180904T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180904T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T200743
CREATED:20180807T063338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180807T063507Z
UID:16474-1536058800-1536062400@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Webinar: Practice Expansion and Growth Strategies
DESCRIPTION:Practice Expansion and Growth Strategies\nDate & Time: Tuesday\, September 4\, 2018  |  11:00am – 12:00pm Pacific \nPresented by: Mark R. Wright\, OD \nCourse Description:\nIf your practice is not growing\, it is dying. But\, what are the best ways to grow your practice? This course answers the following questions: \n\nShould you create profit centers within your practice to maximize growth?\nWithin each profit center\, what is the best way to grow the practice?\nWhat are the 4 fastest ways to grow your practice?\nWhen are you ready to hire either another doctor or more staff? Which way should you go?\nWhen are you ready to have another location?\nWhen do you need to move from office managers to a practice director?\n\nIf you are interested in practice expansion and growth strategies that work\, then this is the course for you. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/webinar-innovation-technology-the-patient-experience-2/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180829T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180829T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T200743
CREATED:20180718T001253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180718T001253Z
UID:16282-1535567400-1535576400@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Peer-to-Peer Dinner: Columbus\, OH
DESCRIPTION:Human Resources\nDiscussion Outline:\nFinding and training the correct candidates to fit the specific needs of your practice can be a challenge in and of itself\, and determining employee pay and benefits can be a major hurdle for most employers on top of that. What kind of HR policies have you implemented in your practice to ensure both you and your employees benefit accordingly? \nDuring this dinner\, we will dive deeper into interviewing techniques\, employee training\, how to determine pay and benefits\, employee incentive ideas\, dealing with reviews and raises as well as other common HR practices. \nDue to the sensitive nature of this topic\, this event will be limited 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-columbus-oh-3/
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:20180823T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180823T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T200743
CREATED:20180710T230828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180710T230828Z
UID:16208-1535022000-1535025600@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Webinar: Innovation\, Technology & The Patient Experience
DESCRIPTION:Innovation\, Technology & The Patient Experience\nDate & Time: Thursday\, August 23\, 2018  |  11:00am – 12:00pm Pacific \nPresented by: Mark Mattison\, VSP \nCourse Description:\nBusiness and practice growth are dependent on products\, sales\, communication and satisfaction both for the patient and for the ECP. We can conveniently describe that as the patient experience. However\, the details are not that simple. One must consistently deliver innovative products\, consistent with new\, preferred retail experiences\, using the latest technologies that immerse the patient in a benefit rich result. Why… because that’s what will make you and your office different from another. After all\, today\, it’s not about the transaction; it’s all about the experience\, the practice experience. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/webinar-innovation-technology-the-patient-experience/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180822T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180822T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T200743
CREATED:20180627T033824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180627T033824Z
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SUMMARY:Peer-to-Peer Dinner: Austin\, TX
DESCRIPTION:CE: Treatment of Primary & Secondary Corneal Ectasias With Scleral Contact Lenses \nDiscussion Outline:\nOur upcoming dinner will feature an hour of Diagnostic CE Credit (Texas Board Approval Pending) presented by Anthony Caporali\, Director of Product Development\, X-Cel Specialty Contacts. \nScleral lenses have become the go-to option for patients with irregular corneas\, patients with corneal surface disease and even patients with regular corneas\, yet some doctors are still hesitant to adopt this breakthrough technology. This lecture aims to provide an overview of scleral lenses\, the fitting and troubleshooting of scleral lenses\, and how to incorporate these special lenses into a practice. \nThis dinner is open to both doctors and 1-2 tech staff members per practice location. \nWe hope to see you there! \nRSVP NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/peer-to-peer-dinner-austin-tx-2/
LOCATION:Flemings Prime Steakhouse – Austin\, 11600 Century Oaks Terrace\, Ste 140\, Austin\, TX\, 78758\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180821T210000
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CREATED:20180627T033516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180627T033516Z
UID:16026-1534876200-1534885200@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Peer-to-Peer Dinner: San Antonio\, TX
DESCRIPTION:CE: Treatment of Primary & Secondary Corneal Ectasias With Scleral Contact Lenses \nDiscussion Outline:\nOur upcoming dinner will feature an hour of Diagnostic CE Credit (Texas Board Approval Pending) presented by Anthony Caporali\, Director of Product Development\, X-Cel Specialty Contacts. \nScleral lenses have become the go-to option for patients with irregular corneas\, patients with corneal surface disease and even patients with regular corneas\, yet some doctors are still hesitant to adopt this breakthrough technology.  This lecture aims to provide an overview of scleral lenses\, the fitting and troubleshooting of scleral lenses\, and how to incorporate these special lenses into a practice. \nThis dinner is open to both doctors and 1-2 tech staff members per practice location. \nWe hope to see you there! \nRSVP NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/peer-to-peer-dinner-san-antonio-tx-2/
LOCATION:Perry’s Steakhouse – San Antonio\, 15900 La Cantera Pkwy\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78256\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180816T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180816T210000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20180711T000210Z
UID:16210-1534444200-1534453200@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Peer-to-Peer Dinner: Seattle\, WA
DESCRIPTION:Taking Ownership: Technologies & Strategies for the Efficient Eyecare CEO\nDiscussion Outline:\nOur upcoming dinner will focus on the technological tools that will help in managing a practice. \nPossible discussion points include: \n\nTime management\nCommunication management\nStress management\nClinical management\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-seattle-wa-2/
LOCATION:Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse – Seattle\, 727 Pine St\, Seattle\, WA\, 98101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180816T210000
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CREATED:20180703T231556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180703T231556Z
UID:16153-1534444200-1534453200@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Peer-to-Peer Dinner: Boise\, ID
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. \nAt this dinner and discussion we’ll draw on our own real life experiences in regards to staff management. Together we may tackle: \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 limited to doctors and office managers who handle HR matters. \nWe hope to see you there! \nRSVP NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/peer-to-peer-dinner-boise-id-2/
LOCATION:Chandler’s Steakhouse\, 981 West Grove St\, Boise\, ID\, 83702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180815T210000
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CREATED:20180711T055049Z
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UID:16232-1534357800-1534366800@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Peer-to-Peer Dinner: Honolulu\, HI
DESCRIPTION:CE: Glaucoma Surgery & Uncommon Ocular Disorders\nDiscussion Outline:\nOur upcoming dinner in Honolulu will feature a pair of timely Continuing Education* lectures presented by Dr. William K. Wong\, Jr. from Hawaii Vision Clinic – a fellow PECAA Member!\n (*Total two hours CE credit – Hawaii Board approval pending) \nDr. Wong will explore Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery\, focusing on new options with discussion of clinical experience and results using multiple MIGS devices. \nAfter this\, we’ll review some Interesting Cases and Conundrums with a presentation and discussion of several uncommon ocular disorders\, with diagnosis\, treatment and management. We’ll cover topics such as ocular trauma\, eyelid tumors\, chemical burns\, metastatic carcinoma and others. \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-honolulu-hi-2/
LOCATION:Ruth’s Chris – Honolulu\, 500 Ala Moana Blvd\, Honolulu\, HI\, 96813\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners
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LAST-MODIFIED:20180707T005842Z
UID:16180-1534357800-1534366800@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Peer-to-Peer Dinner: La Jolla\, CA
DESCRIPTION:All Things PECAA & Open Forum\nDiscussion Outline:\nWe are excited to invite you to the first ever San Diego PECAA Peer-to-Peer dinner! \nAs is typical\, this dinner will commence with a short reception time followed by a 30 minute vendor presentation. Then\, we’ll discuss our planned topic\, which will be All Things PECAA and Open Forum. \nPossible discussion points include: \n\nPECAA benefits and programs.\nHow best to optimize PECAA vendor partner incentives for your particular practice.\nPECAA Educational opportunities: Workshops and Webinars.\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-la-jolla-ca/
LOCATION:Fleming’s Prim Steakhouse – La Jolla\, 8970 University Center Ln\, La Jolla\, CA\, 92122\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180815T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180815T193000
DTSTAMP:20260424T200743
CREATED:20180807T063938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180807T063954Z
UID:16480-1534354200-1534361400@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Webinar: Controversies and Consensus in Glaucoma
DESCRIPTION:Controversies and Consensus in Glaucoma\n\n~ODX Hosted Webinar~\nDate & Time: Wednesday\, August 15\, 2018  |  5:30pm – 7:30pm Pacific\nPresented by: Robert P. Wooldridge\, OD\, FAAO \nCourse Description:\n\nHave you ever been frustrated by hearing one opinion by a leading speaker or local glaucoma specialist only to hear a far different opinion by another expert? In this lecture\, we will discuss some controversies in glaucoma diagnosis and management and then review consensus statements on the controversies generated by the World Glaucoma Association and other groups of glaucoma experts.\n\nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/webinar-innovation-technology-the-patient-experience-2-2/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180814T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180814T210000
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CREATED:20180706T024657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180706T024657Z
UID:16172-1534271400-1534280400@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Peer-to-Peer Dinner: Anaheim\, CA
DESCRIPTION:Marketing & Customer Service\nDiscussion Outline:\nThere was a time\, not so long ago\, when marketing and customer service each operated in their own realms. Marketing included ads and flyers\, and customer service involved patient exams and fitting frames. \nToday\, customer service starts and ends in cyberspace. First\, prospective clients may cruise websites like Healthgrades or Yelp to check out customer rankings. Next\, when these prospects land on our own websites\, how well they serve our potential clients informs their first customer service impressions. If a practice’s website performs poorly\, can the practice itself be much better? Finally\, after new clients visit our practices\, what post-practice visit services can the client access through our websites? And will they post their own reviews? \nTogether we’ll be discussing: \n\nPractice Websites: What do prospective clients look for?\nReviews: How best to encourage good reviews and respond to bad ones (from those impossible-to-please patients).\nHow do we create a customer service experience that is consistent in and out of the office to create one positive impression?\n\nThis dinner is open to doctors and 1-2 staff members per practice location. \nWe hope to see you there! \nRSVP NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/peer-to-peer-dinner-anaheim-ca/
LOCATION:Ruth’s Chris – Anaheim\, 2041 S Harbor Blvd\, Anaheim\, CA\, 92802\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180813T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180813T210000
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CREATED:20180706T012729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180706T012729Z
UID:16169-1534185000-1534194000@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Peer-to-Peer Dinner: Beverly Hills\, CA
DESCRIPTION:Marketing & Customer Service\nDiscussion Outline:\nThere was a time\, not so long ago\, when marketing and customer service each operated in their own realms. Marketing included ads and flyers\, and customer service involved patient exams and fitting frames. \nToday\, customer service starts and ends in cyberspace. First\, prospective clients may cruise websites like Healthgrades or Yelp to check out customer rankings. Next\, when these prospects land on our own websites\, how well they serve our potential clients informs their first customer service impressions. If a practice’s website performs poorly\, can the practice itself be much better? Finally\, after new clients visit our practices\, what post-practice visit services can the client access through our websites? And will they post their own reviews? \nTogether we’ll be discussing: \n\nPractice Websites: What do prospective clients look for?\nReviews: How best to encourage good reviews and respond to bad ones (from those impossible-to-please patients).\nHow do we create a customer service experience that is consistent in and out of the office to create one positive impression?\n\nThis dinner is open to doctors and 1-2 staff members per practice location. \nWe hope to see you there! \nRSVP NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/peer-to-peer-dinner-beverly-hills-ca/
LOCATION:Ruth’s Chris – Beverly Hills\, 224 S Beverly Dr.\, Beverly Hills\, CA\, 90212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180808T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180808T210000
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CREATED:20180619T222955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180619T222955Z
UID:15976-1533753000-1533762000@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Peer-to-Peer Dinner: Cleveland\, OH
DESCRIPTION:Billing & Coding\nDiscussion Outline:\nBilling and Coding is a day in and day out function our practices must master. It’s critical to cash flow\, customer satisfaction\, and a practice’s bottom line. For our upcoming Peer to Peer dinner Teri Thurston\, PECAA’s Billing and Coding Advisor\, will join us as we explore strategies for managing this process. Together we may discuss: \n\nDo you bill in-house or outsource your billing?\nWhat courses have you taken to better educate yourself and your staff on billing & coding techniques?\nWhat approaches do you find successful in obtaining patient data prior to the appointment time?\nWhat resources have you found to be helpful when determining eligibility and insurance benefits?\nDoes staff determine both medical and vision eligibility and benefits for each visit? Even if the patient schedules for a vision exam?\nDo you code each visit and then submit to your biller\, or do you have someone else in the office do the coding for you?\nDo you have a process to check your coding and chart for errors on a regular basis in-house?\nand much more!\n\nThis dinner is open to both doctors and staff members.  \nWe hope to see you there! \nRSVP NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/peer-to-peer-dinner-cleveland-oh/
LOCATION:Don’s Pomeroy House\, 13664 Pearl Rd\, Strongsville\, OH\, 44136\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners
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