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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:20260425T001553
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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:20260425T001553
CREATED:20180618T231209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180704T050141Z
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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:20260425T001553
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:WA
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180802T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180803T163000
DTSTAMP:20260425T001553
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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:20260425T001553
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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:WA
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180720T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180720T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T001553
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180719T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180720T163000
DTSTAMP:20260425T001554
CREATED:20180618T232027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180621T051001Z
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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/
LOCATION:PECAA Headquarters\, 12909 SW 68th Pkwy. Ste 190\, Portland\, OR\, 97223\, United States
CATEGORIES:Regional Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180712T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180712T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T001554
CREATED:20180605T013700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180605T013700Z
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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:20260425T001554
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180711T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180711T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T001554
CREATED:20180605T014243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180605T014243Z
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SUMMARY:Peer-to-Peer Dinner: Oklahoma City\, OK
DESCRIPTION:Leadership & Office Structure\nDiscussion Outline:\nTogether we’ll discuss aspects of Leadership in our practice offices\, including: \n\nWho is in charge… of who? What are the shifting dynamics of this?\nHow do we inspire greatness in office performance?\nHow do we address situations where a staff member isn’t quite pulling their weight?\n\nThis dinner is open to both doctors and key office managers. \nWe hope to see you there! \nRSVP NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/peer-to-peer-dinner-oklahoma-city-ok-2/
LOCATION:Broadway 10\, 1101 N Broadway Ave #101\, Oklahoma City\, OK\, 73103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180711T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180711T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T001554
CREATED:20180531T000117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180531T000117Z
UID:15740-1531333800-1531342800@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Peer-to-Peer Dinner: Portland\, OR
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. At this event\, we’ll be discussing: \n\nScheduling & staff coverage\nAvoiding employee burnout & methods to increase retention\nTime off – how long and how often?\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-portland-or/
LOCATION:Hotel Vintage\, 422 SW Broadway\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180710T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180710T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T001554
CREATED:20180608T042355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180608T042355Z
UID:15889-1531220400-1531224000@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Webinar: Utilizing Social Media to Amplify Your Word-of-Mouth Marketing
DESCRIPTION:Utilizing Social Media to Amplify Your Word-of-Mouth Marketing\nDate & Time: Tuesday\, July 10\, 2018  |  11:00am – 12:00pm Pacific \nPresented by: Kristin Choryan\, Program Consultant\, Innexus by Innereactive \nCourse Description:\nPatient word of mouth is more important than ever before. But those conversations have moved from the font yard between neighbors to the social feeds of online friends. This webinar will help your practice walk away with tangible ideas to better leverage your social media to amplify the impact of all the great things your patients have to say about you. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/webinar-utilizing-social-media-to-amplify-your-word-of-mouth-marketing/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180628T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180628T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T001554
CREATED:20180605T030226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180605T030226Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Grow Your Lashes and Your Practice
DESCRIPTION:Grow Your Lashes and Your Practice\nDate & Time: Thursday\, June 28\, 2018  |  11:00am – 12:00pm Pacific \nPresented by: Seema Nanda\, OD \nCourse Description:\nThe onslaught of on-line venues for contact lenses and glasses are slowly leading our patients away from our practices. The traditional eye care model no longer exists. Now strategies must be deliberated to bring our patients back. One way is to consider bringing aesthetics into our optometric world. Through the advent of the Zoria collection\, OcuSOFT’s new aesthetic line\, a discussion of the latest products from lid hygiene to lash growth will help revive a stagnant bottom line. Come join this informative webinar and learn how to implement these products in your practice. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/webinar-grow-your-lashes-and-your-practice/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180621
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180622
DTSTAMP:20260425T001554
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LAST-MODIFIED:20180510T012930Z
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SUMMARY:Tradeshow: Optometry's Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Optometry’s Meeting\nPECAA will be exhibiting at Optometry’s Meeting 2018\, June 21 – June 22\, 2018 in Denver\, CO. Please come visit the PECAA booth (#1422) and say hello to our representatives!
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/tradeshow-optometrys-meeting/
LOCATION:Colorado Convention Center\, 700 14th St\, Denver\, CO\, 80202\, United States
CATEGORIES:State Association Events,Regional Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180619T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180619T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T001554
CREATED:20180426T223212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180605T025941Z
UID:14724-1529406000-1529409600@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Webinar: Taking Care of Your Employees That Take Care of Your Patients
DESCRIPTION:Taking Care of Your Employees That Take Care of Your Patients\nDate & Time: Tuesday\, June 19\, 2018  |  11:00am – 12:00pm Pacific \nPresented by: Joy Gibb\, ABOC \nCourse Description:\nSeveral of the most successful companies have a similar belief – take care of your employees the way you want them to take care of your customers. This course will introduce attendees to the cultures of businesses that are ranked high by their employees as excellent to work for and why. It will also explore ways that practice owners can implement some of those ideas into their practices to help engage team members into a culture of great customer service and touch on areas that may not be commonly thought of such as; emergency practice closures\, educational opportunities\, and the benefits of excellent communication between owners and team members. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/webinar-taking-care-of-your-employees-that-take-care-of-your-patients/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180612T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180612T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T001554
CREATED:20180515T035745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180515T035745Z
UID:15527-1528828200-1528837200@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Peer-to-Peer Dinner: Denver\, CO
DESCRIPTION:Personal Financial Stewardship & Wealth Building\nDiscussion Outline:\nWe talk quite a bit about proper financial management of our practices – yet the equally important issue of managing our personal finances remains. \nAt our upcoming PECAA Peer to Peer dinner\, we’ll focus on managing finance in our personal lives efficiently.  After a 30 minute vendor presentation and PECAA Announcements\, Nathan Pierce from Wealth Strategies Group will lead us through a Case Study (Meet the Abernathy’s!) to identify strong points and weak points in personal finances. \nThis dinner is open to doctors and practice managers only.   \nWe hope to see you there! \nRSVP NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/peer-to-peer-dinner-denver-co/
LOCATION:Denver Chophouse & Brewery\, 1735 19th St #100\, Denver\, CO\, 80202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180612T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180612T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T001554
CREATED:20180515T034806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180515T034806Z
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SUMMARY:Peer-to-Peer Dinner: Kennewick\, WA
DESCRIPTION:Employee Retention\nDiscussion Outline:\nMost of us have experienced the disappointment of seeing a valued employee give notice and move on. Often such transitions are unavoidable and beyond our control given the multiple factors involved in an employee’s decision (family life\, commute\, etc.). \nStill\, there are ways to strengthen our employees’ bond with our practices and reduce the loss of valuable personnel. At this event we’ll be discussing: \n\nWhat makes an employee apt to stay?\nWhat are ways we can motivate our employees?\nHow do we cultivate the culture of our practices to become places employees want to be a part of?\nand MORE\n\nThis event will be open to doctors and office managers only. We hope to see you there! \nRSVP NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/peer-to-peer-dinner-kennewick-wa/
LOCATION:Twigs\, 1321 N Columbia Center Blvd #901A\, Kennewick\, WA\, 99336\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180608T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180608T203000
DTSTAMP:20260425T001554
CREATED:20180522T034048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180522T034048Z
UID:15626-1528482600-1528489800@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Member Appreciation Family Dinner: Midway\, UT
DESCRIPTION:Member Appreciation Family Dinner\nWe hope you will join us at the historic Homestead Resort in Midway\, UT around the UOA Annual Convention for our Member Appreciation Family Dinner! \nBring your staff\, family and little ones for a casual evening with PECAA and connect with your fellow PECAA Utah Members. A barbecue buffet dinner will be provided. \nThere will also be some surprise entertainment for all ages! \nRSVP NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/member-appreciation-family-dinner-midway-ut/
LOCATION:Homestead Resort – Patio Carousel\, 700 N Homestead Dr\, Midway\, UT\, 84049\, United States
CATEGORIES:State Association Events,Regional Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180608
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180609
DTSTAMP:20260425T001554
CREATED:20180510T012316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180510T012316Z
UID:15370-1528455600-1528474500@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Tradeshow: UOA Annual Convention
DESCRIPTION:Utah Optometric Association Annual Convention\nPECAA is pleased to be a gold sponsor of the UOA and will be exhibiting at the UOA 2018 Annual Convention\, June 8 – June 10\, 2018 in Midway\, UT. Please come visit the PECAA booth and say hello to our representatives!
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/tradeshow-uoa-annual-convention/
LOCATION:Zermatt Resort\, 784 W Resort Dr\, Midway\, UT\, 84049\, United States
CATEGORIES:State Association Events,Regional Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180607T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180607T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T001554
CREATED:20180515T020002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180515T020002Z
UID:15515-1528396200-1528405200@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Peer-to-Peer Dinner: Spokane\, WA
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. What kind of HR policies have you implemented in your practice to ensure both you and your employees benefit accordingly? \nDuring this Peer to Peer dinner and discussion 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 open to doctors only. We hope to see you there! \nRSVP NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/peer-to-peer-dinner-spokane-wa/
LOCATION:Clinkerdaggers\, 621 W Mallon St\, Spokane\, WA\, 99201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180606T210000
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UID:15496-1528309800-1528318800@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Peer-to-Peer Dinner: Atlanta\, GA
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. At this event\, we’ll be discussing: \n\nScheduling & staff coverage\nAvoiding employee burnout & methods to increase retention\nTime off – how long and how often?\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-atlanta-ga/
LOCATION:Ruth Chris – Atlanta\, 3285 Peachtree Road NE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180606T074500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180606T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T001554
CREATED:20180501T045331Z
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UID:14943-1528271100-1528290000@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Optical Merchandising Workshop: Columbus\, OH
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-columbus-oh/
LOCATION:Columbus Marriott NW\, 5605 Blazer Pkwy\, Dublin\, OH\, 43017\, United States
CATEGORIES:Regional Events
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180605T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T001554
CREATED:20180510T022324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180510T022324Z
UID:15380-1528223400-1528232400@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Peer-to-Peer Dinner: Los Angeles\, CA
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. At this event\, we’ll be discussing: \n\nScheduling & staff coverage\nAvoiding employee burnout & methods to increase retention\nTime off – how long and how often?\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-los-angeles-ca/
LOCATION:Crossings\, 1010 Mission St\, South Pasadena\, CA\, 91030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180605T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180605T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T001554
CREATED:20180512T034854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180512T034854Z
UID:15494-1528196400-1528200000@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Webinar: Work Smarter Not Harder: Let Your Reps Do Some of the Heavy Lifting
DESCRIPTION:Work Smarter Not Harder: Let Your Reps Do Some of the Heavy Lifting\nDate & Time: Tuesday\, June 5\, 2018  |  11:00am – 12:00pm Pacific \nPresented by: Sara Campbell\, Membership Manager\, PECAA \nCourse Description:\nYou’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! \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/webinar-work-smarter-not-harder-let-your-reps-do-some-of-the-heavy-lifting/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180605T074500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180605T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T001554
CREATED:20180501T044922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180501T044922Z
UID:14939-1528184700-1528203600@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Optical Merchandising Workshop: Charlotte\, NC
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-charlotte-nc/
LOCATION:Sheraton Charlotte\, 555 S. Mcdowell St\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28204\, United States
CATEGORIES:Regional Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180531T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180531T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T001554
CREATED:20180510T023451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180510T023451Z
UID:15384-1527764400-1527768000@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Webinar: Want More Patients? Convenience is Key.
DESCRIPTION:Want More Patients? Convenience is Key.\nDate & Time: Thursday\, May 31\, 2018  |  11:00am – 12:00pm Pacific \nPresented by: Kristin Choryan\, Program Consultant\, Innexus by Innereactive \nCourse Description:\nIn eye care\, we often make it far too hard on prospective patients to learn about and schedule appointments with our practices. If ignored\, this diminishes the effectiveness of even the best marketing and promotion programs. This webinar will highlight 4 specific ways you can make your practice more convenient and accessible to today’s on-demand and on-the-go patient. See real world examples of these strategies at work\, and walk away with tangible ideas to actually get more new patients into your office. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/webinar-want-more-patients-convenience-is-key/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180524T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180524T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T001554
CREATED:20180504T005501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180504T005501Z
UID:15062-1527186600-1527195600@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Peer-to-Peer Dinner: Kansas City\, MO
DESCRIPTION:Taking Advantage of PECAA’s Member Business Advisor Program\nDiscussion Outline:\nThe Member Business Advisor (MBA) program is one of the most popular benefits in PECAA’s portfolio of services. PECAA’s Tyler Judkins will be on hand as we discuss MBA benefits and how to access them\, including: \n\nBusiness Assessment tools available like Profit and Loss Analysis\, Marketing Assessments\, Incentive and Rebate Strategies\, SuccessTRACK and more.\nPractice Valuations: Background on determining current market worth.\nPractice Operations: How PECAA’s MBA advisors can assist in solving nagging issues.\nBilling & Coding: One of our most popular resources; help with insurance related questions.\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-kansas-city-mo/
LOCATION:McCormick & Schmick’s – Kansas City\, 7448 W 47th St\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64112\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180523T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180523T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T001554
CREATED:20180510T010702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180510T010702Z
UID:15363-1527100200-1527109200@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Peer-to-Peer Dinner: Columbus\, OH
DESCRIPTION:Practice Expansion & Growth Strategies\nDiscussion Outline:\nTogether\, we’ll be discussing: \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? 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 both doctors and key staff members. \nWe hope to see you there! \nRSVP NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/peer-to-peer-dinner-columbus-oh-2/
LOCATION:Refectory\, 1092 Bethel Rd\, Columbus\, OH\, 43220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180523T074500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180523T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T001554
CREATED:20180426T225701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180426T225701Z
UID:14735-1527061500-1527080400@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Optical Merchandising Workshop: Naperville\, IL
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-naperville-il/
LOCATION:Chicago Marriott Naperville\, 1801 N Naper Blvd\, Naperville\, IL\, 60563\, United States
CATEGORIES:Regional Events
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