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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:TX
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180912T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180912T210000
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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
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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:20260424T211812
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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:20260424T211812
CREATED:20180802T032452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180822T045731Z
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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
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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:TX
CATEGORIES:Webinars,Regional Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180911T074500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180911T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T211812
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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:20260424T211812
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:20260424T211812
CREATED:20180807T063338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180807T063507Z
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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:TX
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180829T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180829T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T211812
CREATED:20180718T001253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180718T001253Z
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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:20260424T211812
CREATED:20180710T230828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180710T230828Z
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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:TX
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180822T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180822T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T211812
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180821T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180821T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T211812
CREATED:20180627T033516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180627T033516Z
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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
DTSTAMP:20260424T211812
CREATED:20180711T000210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180711T000210Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180816T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180816T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T211812
CREATED:20180703T231556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180703T231556Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180815T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180815T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T211812
CREATED:20180711T055049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180711T055049Z
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180815T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180815T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T211812
CREATED:20180706T053419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180707T005842Z
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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:20260424T211812
CREATED:20180807T063938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180807T063954Z
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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:TX
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180814T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180814T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T211812
CREATED:20180706T024657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180706T024657Z
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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
DTSTAMP:20260424T211812
CREATED:20180706T012729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180706T012729Z
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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
DTSTAMP:20260424T211812
CREATED:20180619T222955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180619T222955Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180808T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180808T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T211812
CREATED:20180619T222353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180801T000441Z
UID:15969-1533753000-1533762000@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Peer-to-Peer Dinner: Grapevine\, TX
DESCRIPTION:CE: Scleral Lenses Fitting & Troubleshooting\n*Please note that we are at capacity for this event and no longer accepting RSVP’s. \nDiscussion Outline:\nThis dinner will have one hour of diagnostic CE credit available (Texas Board Approval Pending) on Scleral Lens Fitting & Troubleshooting presented by Dr. Andrew Bionda from Kirkwood Eye Associates of Missouri. \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 doctors and 1-2 tech staff per practice location.  \nWe hope to see you there!
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/peer-to-peer-dinner-grapevine-tx/
LOCATION:Ferrari’s Italian Villa & Chophouse\, 1200 William D Tate Ave\, Grapevine\, TX\, 76051\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180808T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180808T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T211812
CREATED:20180618T231209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180704T050141Z
UID:15966-1533753000-1533762000@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Peer-to-Peer Dinner: Houston\, TX
DESCRIPTION:CE: Intraocular Lens Implant\n*Please note that we are at capacity for this event and no longer accepting registrations. To be added to our waitlist\, please e-mail jcole@pecaa.com\nDiscussion Outline:\nThis dinner will have one hour CE available (Texas Board Approval Pending) on Intraocular Lens Implants: RxSight’s light-adjustable lens for implants to achieve improved acuity without invasive procedures. \nWe are pleased to have Dr. Richard Baker\, OD and Dr. Bennett Walton\, OMD\, of Slade and Baker Vision\, present some of the newest techniques and materials in improving our patient’s vision impairments due to cataracts\, glaucoma\, and endothelial dystrophy. \nDr. Walton will also cover several quick topics: \n\nMinimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery\nAstigmatism Considerations in Cataract Surgery\nDMEK\, Descement Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty\n\nThis dinner is open to doctors and 1-2 office techs per practice location.  \nWe hope to see you there!
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/peer-to-peer-dinner-houston-tx/
LOCATION:Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse – Houston\, 5433 Westheimer Rd\, Houston\, TX\, 77056\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180807T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180807T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T211812
CREATED:20180706T054653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180706T054653Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Team Problem Solving
DESCRIPTION:Team Problem Solving\nDate & Time: Tuesday\, August 7\, 2018  |  11:00am – 12:00pm Pacific \nPresented by: Sharon Jutila\, Human Resource Consultant\, AmeriBen \nCourse Description:\nGot a thorny problem? You might want to call in your problem-solving squad. A new study shows that complex problems are best solved by teams of three\, four\, or five people\, compared to people who tackle the same problems by themselves or with one other person. Just ask Patrick Laughlin\, PhD\, and colleagues from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. They published a study on the topic in the journal of Personality and Social Psychology. Teams of three\, four\, or five people were better at solving the problems than the individuals\, submitting fewer wrong answers before arriving at the solution. Even the top performing individuals didn’t match the teams of three\, four\, or five students. As a result\, team-building is essential to creative and strategic problem solving. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/webinar-team-problem-solving/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180802T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180803T163000
DTSTAMP:20260424T211812
CREATED:20180622T012146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180623T025127Z
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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/
LOCATION:PECAA Headquarters\, 12909 SW 68th Pkwy. Ste 190\, Portland\, OR\, 97223\, United States
CATEGORIES:Regional Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180726T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180726T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T211812
CREATED:20180626T055723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180626T055723Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Eyewear Trends and Selection Techniques
DESCRIPTION:Eyewear Trends and Selection Techniques\nDate & Time: Thursday\, July 26\, 2018  |  11:00am – 12:00pm Pacific \nPresented by: Joy Gibb\, ABOC \nCourse Description:\nHave you ever wondered why some dispensers can pick just a few frames from the board and the customer will quickly pick one of the first two or three presented to them? This course will explore some tips and tricks to help you match frame styles and colors with customer’s face shape and features. Attendees will also see the latest trends in colors\, shapes\, designs\, and textures in both eyewear and sunwear. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/webinar-eyewear-trends-and-selection-techniques/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180720T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180720T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T211812
CREATED:20180618T230137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180618T230137Z
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SUMMARY:Peer-to-Peer Dinner: Kissimmee\, FL
DESCRIPTION:Open Forum\nDiscussion Outline:\nThis dinner will take place around the Florida Optometric Association’s Annual Convention. We’ll open the floor to discuss the issues that are most pressing to you. Possible discussion points include: \n\nRecent practice accomplishments.\nThe most pressing challenges – and possible solutions – faced by independent ECPs.\nAnecdotes worth sharing.\nSharing perspectives on the ways PECAA serves their members well\, and suggestions for improvement.\n\nThis dinner is open to both doctors and key staff managers. \nWe hope to see you there! \nRSVP NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/peer-to-peer-dinner-kissimmee-fl/
LOCATION:Charley’s Steak House\, 2901 Parkway Blvd\, Kissimmee\, FL\, 34747\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180719T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180720T163000
DTSTAMP:20260424T211812
CREATED:20180618T232027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180621T051001Z
UID:15970-1532007000-1532104200@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/
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:20180712T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180712T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T211812
CREATED:20180605T013700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180605T013700Z
UID:15777-1531420200-1531429200@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Peer-to-Peer Dinner: Tulsa\, OK
DESCRIPTION:Whoa! Payroll is Out of Control!\nDiscussion Outline:\nOur upcoming dinner topic will focus on ways to manage payroll while still having a smooth running practice. Together we’ll discuss together: \n\nMetrics for determining proper staff levels.\nIs your staff efficient?\n“That’s not my job!”\nRetaining the staff you want.\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-tulsa-ok-2/
LOCATION:Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse – Tulsa\, 1976 Utica Square\, Tulsa\, OK\, 74114\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180712T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180712T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T211812
CREATED:20180602T005426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180602T005426Z
UID:15757-1531420200-1531429200@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Peer-to-Peer Dinner: Phoenix\, AZ
DESCRIPTION:Disruptive Innovations\nDiscussion Outline:\nNot so long ago\, Netflix and other media streaming devices disrupted the world of television and movie rentals. This disruptive innovation forever altered the way the average person consumed entertainment. Today optometry continues to face similar disruptive innovations that are changing the way successful practices must operate. \nTogether\, we’ll discuss these changes\, and ways we can respond to remain competitive.  Among the disruptive innovations that may be covered: \n\nOpternative\nWarby Parker\nHubble\n1-800 Contacts\nSightbox\n3-D Printing\nAnd More\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-phoenix-az/
LOCATION:Southern Rail\, 300 W Camelback Rd.\, Suite 2\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners
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