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SUMMARY:Seattle Peer-to-Peer Dinner (Doctors & Managers Only): ~ 6:30pm PT
DESCRIPTION:Peer to Peer Event: Seattle\, WA\nDate & Time: Tuesday\, November 1\, 2022 |  6:30 – 9:00pm PT\nLocation: Wild Ginger Bellevue\nHosted by: Brian Duvall\, OD | PECAA Regional Leader; Bryan Hoban | PECAA Executive VP & General Manager of Member Business Advisory\nThis event is supported by \n \nPlease note that this event is open to Doctors & Managers Only. \nIf you’d like to attend\, please RSVP using the form below! \nREGISTER NOW \n  \nDiscussion Topic: New Ideas Brainstorming Session \n\nATTENDEES – Bring 1-2 ideas that you’ve either recently implemented in your practice or would like to consider (ie.\, new technology\, new products\, new employee roles)\n\nEvent details: \n\nDate: Tuesday\, November 1\, 2022\nTime: 6:30pm – 9:00pm PT\nLocation: Wild Ginger Bellevue — 508 NE Bellevue Way\, Bellevue\, WA 98004\n\nWe look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/seattle-peer-to-peer-dinner-doctors-managers-only-630pm-pt/
LOCATION:Wild Ginger\, 508 Bellevue Way\, Bellevue\, WA\, 98004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners,Regional Events
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SUMMARY:Annapolis Peer-to-Peer Dinner (Doctors & 2-3 Key Staff): ~ 6:30pm ET
DESCRIPTION:Peer to Peer Event: Annapolis\, MD\nDate & Time: Tuesday\, November 1\, 2022 |  6:30 – 9:00pm ET\nLocation: Ruth’s Chris Steak House – Annapolis – Eastport\nHosted by: Pennye Doud\, OD | PECAA Regional Leader; Shelby Wade | PECAA Marketing Business Advisor; Lance Anderson\, OD | Chief Strategy Officer\nSponsored By \n \nAll Doctors + 2-3 Key Staff Members are invited to attend. \nIf you’d like to attend\, please RSVP using the form below! \nREGISTER NOW \n  \nDiscussion Topic:  \n\n\nDry Eyes and Aesthetic Optometry\nImplementing a dry eye clinic in your practice\nTreatment protocols\nInstrumentation – IPL\, RF\, Meibography\, tear analysis\, and other special testing\nEffective marketing strategies – internal and external\nProducts for home dry eye therapy and skin care/cosmetics for patients with dry eyes\n\n\nEvent details: \n\nDate: Tuesday\, November 1\, 2022\nTime: 6:30pm – 9:00pm ET\nLocation: Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse – Annapolis – Eastport — 301 Severn Ave\nAnnapolis\, MD 21403\n\n\nWe look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/annapolis-peer-to-peer-dinner-doctors-2-3-key-staff-630pm-et/
LOCATION:Ruth’s Chris – Annapolis\, 301 Severn Ave\, Annapolis\, MD\, 21403
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners,Regional Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221027T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221027T210000
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SUMMARY:North Dakota Peer-to-Peer Dinner (Doctors & Practice Owners Only): ~ 6:30pm CT
DESCRIPTION:Peer to Peer Event: Fargo\, North Dakota\nDate & Time: Thursday\, October 27\, 2022 |  6:30 – 9:00pm CT\nLocation: Mezzaluna\nHosted by: William Welder\, OD | PECAA Regional Leader; Bryan Hoban | PECAA Executive VP & General Manager of Member Business Advisory\nSponsored by: Neurolens\n\n \nPECAA members in the Fargo area are invited to join us for a Peer to Peer dinner at Mezzaluna! \nEvent details: \n\nDate: Thursday\, October 27\, 2022\nTime: 6:30pm – 9:00pm CT\nLocation: Mezzaluna — 309 Roberts St. Fargo\, ND 58102\n\nDiscussion Topic:  \n\n\nWhat are your financial statements telling you about your practice? \nKPIs you should know and why\nApplying metrics analysis to direct real changes in your practice\nKPI Tracking with ABB Analyze (Glimpse) or EdgePro\nCash Flow versus Profitability\n\n\nPlease note this event is open to Doctors and Practice Owners Only. If you’d like to attend\, please RSVP using the form below! \nREGISTER NOW \nWe look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/north-dakota-peer-to-peer-dinner-doctors-practice-owners-only-630pm-ct-2/
LOCATION:Mezzaluna\, 309 Roberts St.\, Fargo\, ND\, 58102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners,Regional Events
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SUMMARY:Marketing: Part 4 of Live Practice Advantage Series ~ 4:00pm PT/7:00pm ET
DESCRIPTION:Marketing: Part 4 of Practice Advantage Live 6-Part Series\nDate & Time: Thursday\, October 27\, 2022 | 4:00pm – 7:00pm PT \nDescription:\nJoin Dr. Justin Manning\, PECAA Chief Member Experience Officer and host of the Practice Advantage Podcast\, our Member Business Advisor and Member Experience Teams for a special live webinar series focusing on practical solutions for pain points Independent Eye Care Professionals experience in their practices. \nFor this session Dr. Manning and Shelby Wade\, Marketing Business Advisor\, will discuss the importance of optimizing a practice’s online presence\, various ways promotions help with growth\, and the benefits of community involvement. \nPart 4: Marketing MBA\nThursday\, October 27\, 2022\n4:00pm – 7:00pm PT\nMember Business Advisor: Shelby Wade\, Marketing Advisor\nShelby joined PECAA as a Marketing Advisor\, coming to the team with many years of experience in developing strategic marketing plans and field marketing initiatives to drive desired results. She is excited to connect with PECAA members and develop strategic plans for their own practices to flourish. \nHosted By: Dr. Justin Manning\, PECAA Chief Member Experience Officer\nExperienced clinician\, healthcare leader\, practice builder\, and industry executive bringing diverse experiences to optometry\, business\, and health IT solutions. Former international optometry professor and practice leader of multi-location\, five-star medical eye care practice. Founded the Keratoconus and Scleral Lens Institute\, successfully built on design thinking principles. Passion for empowering eyecare providers to become healthcare leaders around the world to have impacts felt across the entire healthcare system. \nEach session will be held on Thursdays at 4pm PT / 7pm ET. Register once\, and receive reminders for the remaining sessions. \nTo see our full agenda\, speaker list\, and registration details\, check out our official event page below! \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/marketing-part-4-of-live-practice-advantage-series-400pm-pt-700pm-et/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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SUMMARY:Wisconsin Peer-to-Peer Dinner (Doctors & 2-3 Key Staff): ~ 6:30pm CT
DESCRIPTION:Peer to Peer Event: Milwaukee\, WI\nDate & Time: Wednesday\, October 26\, 2022 |  6:30 – 9:00pm CT\nLocation: Screaming Tuna Restaurant \nHosted by: Tim Ziegler\, OD | PECAA Regional Leader; Kayla Groves | PECAA Optical Business Advisor\nThis event is sponsored by \n \nAll Doctors + 2-3 Key Staff Team Members are invited to attend. \nIf you’d like to attend\, please RSVP using the form below! \nREGISTER NOW \n  \nDiscussion Topic: \n\nReinventing frame boards\nOnline presence\nFrame board management\n\nEvent details: \n\nDate: Wednesday\, October 26\, 2022\nTime: 6:30pm – 9:00pm CT\nLocation: Screaming Tuna Restaurant — 106 W Seeboth Street\, ​​​​Milwaukee\, WI 53204\n\nWe look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/wisconsin-peer-to-peer-dinner-doctors-2-3-key-staff-630pm-ct/
LOCATION:Screaming Tuna\, 106 W Seeboth Street\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53204\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners,Regional Events
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SUMMARY:Philadelphia Peer-to-Peer Dinner (Doctors & Managers Only): ~ 6:30pm ET
DESCRIPTION:Peer to Peer Event: Philadelphia\, PA\nDate & Time: Wednesday\, October 26\, 2022 |  6:30 – 9:00pm ET\nLocation: Maggiano’s Little Italy \nHosted by: Lisa Davis\, OD | PECAA Regional Leader; Stephanie Lucas | PECAA Chief Growth Officer; Dan Lombardo | PECAA Field Based Solution Specialist\nThis event is sponsored by \n \nPlease note that this event is open to Doctors & Managers Only. \nIf you’d like to attend\, please RSVP using the form below! \nREGISTER NOW \n  \nDiscussion Topic: All Things PECAA \nEvent details: \n\nDate: Wednesday\, October 26\, 2022\nTime: 6:30pm – 9:00pm ET\nLocation: Maggiano’s Little Italy — 160 N. Gulph Road\, King of Prussia\, Pennsylvania 19406-2937\n\nWe look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/philadelphia-peer-to-peer-dinner-doctors-managers-only-630pm-et/
LOCATION:Maggiano’s Little Italy – Philadelphia\, 160 N. Gulph Road\, King of Prussia\, PA\, 19406-2937\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners,Regional Events
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SUMMARY:Salt Lake City Peer-to-Peer Dinner (Doctors & 2-3 Key Staff): ~ 6:30pm MT
DESCRIPTION:Peer to Peer Event: Salt Lake City\, UT\nDate & Time: Wednesday\, October 26\, 2022 |  6:30 – 9:00pm MT\nLocation: Ruth’s Chris Steak House- Salt Lake City\nHosted by: Kenyon Anderson\, OD | PECAA Regional Leader; Teri Thurston | PECAA Billing & Coding Advisor\nSponsored by: Neurolens\n \nPECAA members in the Salt Lake City area are invited to join us for a Peer to Peer dinner at Ruth’s Chris Steak House! \nEvent details: \n\nDate: Wednesday\, October 26\, 2022\nTime: 6:30pm – 9:00pm MT\nLocation: Ruth’s Chris Steak House — 275 S W Temple St\, Salt Lake City\, UT 84101\n\nDiscussion Topic: Holiday Hazards and Home Runs – What office traditions and policies have netted big wins and or big losses? \nAll Doctors and 2-3 Key Staff are invited to join. If you’d like to attend\, please RSVP using the form below! \nREGISTER NOW \nWe look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/salt-lake-city-peer-to-peer-dinner-doctors-2-3-key-staff-630pm-mt/
LOCATION:Ruth’s Chris – Salt Lake City\, 275 S West Temple\, Salt Lake City\, UT\, 84101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners,Regional Events
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221026T100000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: localEyes - Know Your Eyecare Neighborhood ~ 9:00am PT/12:00pm ET
DESCRIPTION:localEyes – Know Your Eyecare Neighborhood\nDate & Time: Wednesday\, October 26\, 2022 | 9:00am  – 10:00am PT / 12:00pm – 1:00pm ET\nPresented by: Ron Krefman\, OD\, FAAO\, Optometrist & Founder at focalCenter | Shelby Wade\, Marketing MBA at PECAA\nSponsored by: focalCenter \n  \nCourse Description: \n\n\n\n\nPinpointing nearby consumer segments\, their lifestyle\, their ophthalmic preferences and the hyper-local demand for eyecare enables strategic practice positioning and smart target marketing. \nJoin PECAA’s Marketing MBA Shelby Wade\, as she speaks with Dr. Ron Krefman to explore the localEyes tool and how it can work for your business strategies going forward. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER NOW \n\nAbout Your Presenter: Ron Krefman\, OD\, FAAO\nRon Krefman\, OD\, FAAO\, Optometrist & Founder at focalCenter\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRonald Krefman\, OD\, FAAO is the founder and CEO of focalCenter. Dr Krefman has been in the eyecare industry for 30+ years. He has served as University of Illinois Medical School faculty\, private practice optometrist\, founder of an innovative reading glass company and editor of eyecare journals. Dr. Krefman has post graduate training in psychometrics and patient reported outcomes at Harvard. Dr. Krefman served as principal investigator for multiple clinical trials/effectiveness studies\, has authored more than 20 peer-reviewed publications\, and has patents issued for eyecare products. focalCenter is a vision industry consultancy with extensive experience conducting market research including multiple studies about patient satisfaction\, experience\, and managed vision care. focalCenter develops science based questionnaires\, gathers patient and provider information\, analyzes data sets with statistical tools\, and builds benchmarking dashboards.\n\n\nAbout Your Presenter: Shelby Wade\nShelby Wade\, Marketing MBA at PECAA\nShelby has over 5 years of experience in developing strategic marketing plans and field marketing initiatives to drive results. With her passion for marketing and watching businesses thrive she is excited to connect with PECAA Members and develop strategic plans for their own practices to flourish.
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/webinar-localeyes-know-your-eyecare-neighborhood-900am-pt-1200pm-et/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20221025T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20221025T173000
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SUMMARY:PECAA Membership Refresher - Every other Monday! Choose your time
DESCRIPTION:Maximize your PECAA membership!\nDid you know that you are a PECAA Max member? \nWhen PECAA Max was launched in March\, your PECAA membership was automatically upgraded to PECAA Max membership. This means that access to all new PECAA Max programs is now included as a benefit of your current membership. \nHere’s how to maximize your PECAA Max membership. \nIf it’s been awhile since your last check in\, we encourage you to connect now with the PECAA Member Engagement Team at 503.670.9200 or info@pecaa.com and Join us for a Benefits Refresher and get up-to-date on the new vendor partnerships\, new educational resources and other new programs now available to your practice. \nEvent Details: \nRecurring sessions with times available weekly:\nEvery other Monday starting September 12\, 2022 at 7:30pm Eastern / 4:30pm Pacific\nWednesdays starting September 14\, 2022 at 12:00pm Eastern / 9:00am Pacific \nREGISTER NOW \nWe look forward to seeing you soon! Please reach out to info@pecaa.com​ with any questions.
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/pecaa-membership-refresher-2/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Creating Memorable Experiences: Personalization in Optical (ABO CE) ~ 1:00pm PT/4:00pm ET
DESCRIPTION:Creating Memorable Experiences: Personalization in Optical (ABO CE)\nDate & Time: Tuesday\, October 25\, 2022 | 1:00pm — 2:00pm PT/ 4:00pm – 5:00pm ET\nPresented by: Andrew S. Bruce\, LDO\, ABOM\, NCLE-AC\nIndependent Optical Consultant\, Speaker\, Technical Writer at Portland Community College/ABO\nSponsored by: VSP Vision \n\n \nCourse Description: \n\n\n\n\nCompetition is a good thing: it keeps everyone on their toes with no room for complacency. Why do patients select one office over another? Location and convenience\, service\, product selection\, insurance referral\, or word of mouth\, to name a few possibilities. Patients have specific needs and expectations that must be met and exceeded to return in the future. This course will present tools to enhance the patient experience and discuss the importance of ongoing employee training. \nThis course is approved for ABO CE and anyone who attends\, is present for the entire presentation\, and answers all 4 poll questions will qualify for this credit. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER NOW \n\nAbout Your Presenter\nAndrew S. Bruce\, LDO\, ABOM\, NCLE-AC\, Independent Optical Consultant\, Speaker\, Technical Writer at Portland Community College/ABO \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n• Licensed Washington State Dispensing Optician\, Contact Lens Fitting Specialist • Masters in Ophthalmic Optics • Nationally acclaimed speaker and industry consultant • Internationally published technical writer • ABO/NCLE advanced level speaker • AOA approved speaker for paraoptometric continuing education • Adjunct Instructor at Portland Community College for their Optician Assistant Program • Board director and technical education advisor for the Contact Lens Society of America
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/webinar-creating-memorable-experiences-personalization-in-optical-abo-ce-100pm-pt-400pm-et/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221020T210000
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SUMMARY:Maui Peer-to-Peer Dinner (Doctors & Managers Only): ~ 6:30pm HST
DESCRIPTION:Peer to Peer Event: Maui\, HI\nDate & Time: Thursday\, October 20\, 2022 |  6:30 – 9:00pm HST\nLocation: Humble Market Kitchin by Roy Yamaguchi\nHosted by: Arthur Kobayashi\, OD | PECAA Regional Leader; Shelby Wade | PECAA Marketing Business Advisor\nSponsored by: CooperVision\n\n \nPECAA members in the Maui area are invited to join us for a Peer to Peer dinner at Humble Market Kitchin! \nEvent details: \n\nDate: Thursday\, October 20\, 2022\nTime: 6:30pm – 9:00pm HST\nLocation: Humble Market Kitchin — 3700 Wailea Alanui Drive Kihei\, HI 96753\n\nDiscussion Topic: Myopia Management \nPlease note that this event will be open to Doctors and Practice Owners Only.  If you’d like to attend\, please RSVP using the form below! \nREGISTER NOW \nWe look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/maui-peer-to-peer-dinner-doctors-2-3-key-staff-630pm-mt/
LOCATION:Humble Market Kitchin\, 3700 Wailea Alanui Dr\, Wailea\, HI\, 96753\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners,Regional Events
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SUMMARY:The Coding Coach Webinar: Billing & Coding: Wrap Up Of 2022 ~ 4:30pm PT/7:30pm ET
DESCRIPTION:The Coding Coach Webinar:\nBilling & Coding: Wrap Up Of 2022 ~ 4:30pm PT/7:30pm ET\nFree For Members Of PECAA\, Delivering More With HEA\nDate & Time: Thursday\, October 20\, 2022 | 7:30pm – 8:30pm ET \nDescription:\nYou and your team are invited to attend the next webinar in ‘The Coding Coach Bimonthly Webinar Series’ — part of The Coding Coach exclusive\, no-cost benefit for members of PECAA\, Delivering more with HEA. \nAs fall approaches\, October is the perfect time to proactively take stock in your revenue cycle processes and start planning for the new year. One thing you can always count on in the billing and coding world\, is things will change! Before the wave of change begins\, now is the time to ensure 2022 concludes successfully. Join us as we discuss the ‘Billing & Coding End-Of-Year Checklist’ to lean into 2023. \nWebinar Highlights Include: \n• Fee Schedule Review — If it’s been a while since fees were last reviewed\, now is a good time.\n• Last Push For A/R Resolution — Bring in 2022 earned revenue to finish strong.\n• Process Improvements — Apply these tips for collecting deductibles in Q1 2023.\n• Billing KPIs — Know your numbers and set your end-of-year goals. \nYour presenter for this event will be Teri Thurston\, PECAA’s in-house Billing & Coding Advisor​. \nMembers may reserve their spot for this FREE live webinar by clicking the button below. \nMeet Your Presenter \nAbout Teri Thurston:\nTeri is a revenue cycle professional with over 25 years of experience in the eye care industry. She has managed complex billing teams for ophthalmology and optometry practices. Teri has worked with various physicians to increase profitability\, implement RCM efficiencies and ensure billing compliance. She is passionate about supporting eye care professionals through billing and coding education. \n  \n Reserve Your Spot Now!
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/coding-coach-1020-wrap-up-of-2022-430pm-pt-730pm-et/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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SUMMARY:Nashville Peer-to-Peer Dinner (Doctors & 2-3 Key Staff): ~ 6:30pm CT
DESCRIPTION:Peer to Peer Event: Nashville\, TN\nDate & Time: Wednesday\, October 19\, 2022 |  6:30 – 9:00pm CT\nLocation: Mere Bulles Restaurant\nHosted by: Stephanie Price\, OD | PECAA Regional Leader; Kayla Groves | PECAA Optical Business Advisor\nSponsored By \n \nAll Doctors + 2-3 Key Staff Members are invited to attend. \nCurrent PECAA Max & PECAA Advantage Members only\, please. \nIf you’d like to attend\, please RSVP using the form below! \nREGISTER NOW \n  \nDiscussion Topic: New Ideas Brainstorm Session \n\n\nATTENDEES – Bring 1-2 ideas that you’ve either recently implemented in your practice or would like to consider (ie.\, new technology\, new products\, new employee roles)\n\n\nEvent details: \n\nDate: Wednesday\, October 19\, 2022\nTime: 6:30pm – 9:00pm CT\nLocation: Mere Bulles Restaurant — 5201 Maryland Way\, Brentwood\, TN 37027\n\n\nWe look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/nashville-peer-to-peer-dinner-doctors-2-3-key-staff-630pm-ct/
LOCATION:Mere Bulles Restaurant\, 5201 Maryland Way\, Brentwood\, TN\, 37027\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners,Regional Events
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221019T210000
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UID:36043-1666204200-1666213200@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Honolulu Peer-to-Peer Dinner (Doctors & Managers Only): ~ 6:30pm HST
DESCRIPTION:Peer to Peer Event: Honolulu\, HI\nDate & Time: Wednesday\, October 19\, 2022 |  6:30 – 9:00pm HST\nLocation: Ruth’s Chris Steak House – Honolulu\nHosted by: Arthur Kobayashi\, OD | PECAA Regional Leader\nSponsored by: CooperVision\n\n \nPECAA members in the Honolulu area are invited to join us for a Peer to Peer dinner at Ruth’s Chris Steak House! \nEvent details: \n\nDate: Wednesday\, October 19\, 2022\nTime: 6:30pm – 9:00pm HST\nLocation: Ruth’s Chris Steak House — 500 Ala Moana Blvd.\, Honolulu\, HI 96813\n\nDiscussion Topic: Myopia Management \nPlease note that this event will be open to Doctors and Practice Owners Only.  If you’d like to attend\, please RSVP using the form below! \nREGISTER NOW \nWe look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/honolulu-peer-to-peer-dinner-doctors-managers-only-630pm-hst/
LOCATION:Ruth’s Chris – Honolulu\, 500 Ala Moana Blvd Suite 6C\, Honolulu\, HI\, 96813\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners,Regional Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221019T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221019T210000
DTSTAMP:20260426T003018
CREATED:20220913T004627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220915T045427Z
UID:36005-1666204200-1666213200@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Boise Peer-to-Peer Dinner (Doctors & 2-3 Key Staff): ~ 6:30pm MT
DESCRIPTION:Peer to Peer Event: Boise\, ID\nDate & Time: Wednesday\, October 19\, 2022 |  6:30 – 9:00pm MT\nLocation: Barbacoa Grill – Boise\nHosted by: Robert Grigg\, OD | PECAA Regional Leader; Justin Manning\, OD\, MPH\, FAAO | PECAA Chief Member Experience Officer\nSponsored by: Neurolens\n\n \nPECAA members in the Boise area are invited to join us for a Peer to Peer dinner at Barbacoa Grill! \nEvent details: \n\nDate: Wednesday\, October 19\, 2022\nTime: 6:30pm – 9:00pm MT\nLocation: Barbacoa Grill — 276 Bobwhite Court\, Boise\, Idaho\, 83706\n\nDiscussion Topic: Company Culture \nAll doctors and 2-3 key staff members are invited to attend. If you’d like to attend\, please RSVP using the form below! \nREGISTER NOW \nWe look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/boise-peer-to-peer-dinner-doctors-practice-owners-only-630pm-et-2/
LOCATION:Barbacoa Restaurant\, 276 Bobwhite Ct.\, Boise\, ID\, 83706\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners,Regional Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221019T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221019T110000
DTSTAMP:20260426T003018
CREATED:20221012T024911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221012T024911Z
UID:36506-1666173600-1666177200@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Webinar: Welcome New Vendor Partner\, Midbrain ~ 10:00am PT/1:00pm ET
DESCRIPTION:Webinar: Welcome New Vendor Partner\,\n \nDate: Wednesday\, October 19th\, 2022\nTime: 10:00am – 11:00am Pacific / 1:00pm – 2:00pm Eastern\nPresented by: Randy Bunka\, Client Success Lead at Midbrain | Saul Alvarez Jr.\, Integration Lead at Midbrain \nCourse Description: \nLearn about our newest vendor partner: Midbrain\, and how they can help your clinic improve their Revenue with Ai Powered Targeting + Timing Lead Generation Platform. \nPlease join us on Wednesday\, October 19th at 10am Pacific / 1pm Eastern where Randy Bunka and Saul Alvarez Jr. will discuss this amazing new partnership. \nREGISTER NOW \n\nAbout Your Presenter Randy Bunka:\nRandy Bunka\, Client Success Lead at Midbrain\nRandy is an avid entrepreneur and a Partner at Midbrain. Focused on transforming vision into tangible accomplishments\, executing on good ideas and building profitable businesses. Randy believes in a highly collaborative culture and thrives on innovation. He loves when innovation and execution lead to customers being successful. Experience: 30+ years of experience in ROI based solutions\, management and growth. \n  \nAbout Your Presenter Saul Alvarez Jr.:\nSaul Alvarez Jr.\, Integration Lead @Midbrain\nSaul is an serial entrepreneur and the founder of Midbrain. He excels at building processes and experiences that have purpose. He focuses on starting and finishing a project that results in a return on investment for each individual client. He likes developing long-term relationships with his team and clients. Experience: 20+ years of experience strategy\, deployment and creative direction. \n 
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/webinar-welcome-new-vendor-partner-midbrain-1000am-pt-100pm-et/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221018T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221018T210000
DTSTAMP:20260426T003018
CREATED:20220914T041721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220915T041144Z
UID:36050-1666117800-1666126800@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Bellingham Peer-to-Peer Dinner (Doctors & Managers Only): ~ 6:30pm PT
DESCRIPTION:Peer to Peer Event: Bellingham\, WA\nDate & Time: Tuesday\, October 18\, 2022|  6:30 – 9:00pm PT\nLocation: Lighthouse Bar & Grill (Hotel Bellwether)\nHosted by: Riya Paranthan\, OD | PECAA Regional Leader\nSupported by: Johnson & Johnson Vision\n\n \nPECAA members in the Bellingham area are invited to join us for a Peer to Peer dinner at Lighthouse Bar & Grill! \nEvent details: \n\nDate: Tuesday\, October 18\, 2022\nTime: 6:30pm – 9:00pm PT\nLocation: Lighthouse Bar & Grill — 1 Bellwether Way\, Bellingham\, WA 98225\n\nDiscussion Topic:  \n\nBuilding community.\nGet to know each other better.\nDiscuss new products on the market: Upneeq and Vuity.\nPatient satisfaction.\n\nPlease note that this is a staff oriented event\, though doctors are welcome to join. If you’d like to attend\, please RSVP using the form below! \nREGISTER NOW \nWe look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/bellingham-peer-to-peer-dinner-doctors-managers-only-630pm-pt/
LOCATION:Hotel Bellwether & Lighthouse Grill\, Bellwether Way\, Bellingham\, WA\, 98225\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners,Regional Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221018T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221018T100000
DTSTAMP:20260426T003018
CREATED:20220915T233611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220924T043813Z
UID:36081-1666083600-1666087200@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Macular Carotenoids-Prescribing for Performance ~ 9:00am PT/12:00pm ET
DESCRIPTION:Macular Carotenoids-Prescribing for Performance\nDate & Time: Tuesday\, October 18\, 2022 | 9:00am – 10:00am PT\nPresented by: Dr. Jennifer Stewart\, OD Perspectives\nSponsored by: MacuHealth\n \nCourse Description: \nPlaying sports requires more than speed and strength- our visual system must be used at its full potential for athletic success. We often think of optimizing eye-hand coordination\, reaction time\, concentration\, focus and overall athletic skills when training our athletes\, but overlook how sports nutrition can play a role. A growing number of studies have shown that changes in diet through supplementation can not only lower the risk of developing degenerative diseases\, but improve athletic performance. Join Dr. Jennifer Stewart to learn more about proper supplementation\, how it affects visual function (especially for athletes)\, and best practices on how to add this to your primary care or sports vision practice. \nREGISTER NOW \n\nAbout Your Presenter\nDr. Jennifer Stewart\, OD Perspectives \nDr. Jennifer Stewart is an optometrist\, internationally recognized speaker\, writer\, consultant\, and entrepreneur. She has a passion for helping optometrists and organizations through her advisory and consulting firm\, OD Perspectives. She has been featured in most optometric publications\, is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the New England College of Optometry and a consultant for Coopervision\, MacuHealth and Zyloware. She was also awarded the Emerging Leader Award in 2022 from the Optical Women’s Association. With a deep interest in sports vision\, she is the Co-Founder and Chief Vision Officer for Performance 20/20\, which provides services for sports and performance vision training. She is a recipient of the Theia Award for Innovation by Women in Optometry and serves on the Executive Board for the International Sports Vision Association. An avid Disney fan\, she lives her life by the quote “if you can dream it\, you can do it.” She is inspired to help others with their dreams.
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/macular-carotenoids-prescribing-for-performance-900am-pacific-1200pm-eastern/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221015T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221015T110000
DTSTAMP:20260426T003018
CREATED:20220916T235942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220924T044154Z
UID:36082-1665820800-1665831600@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Storytelling Workshop (Minneapolis\, MN): 8:00am CT
DESCRIPTION:You’re Invited!\nStorytelling Workshop\nFree 3-hour educational workshop open to all independent ECPs and staff teams \nDate & Time: Saturday\, October 15th | 8:00am — 11:00am CT\nLocation: The Sheraton Bloomington \nPECAA is thrilled to invite all doctors\, office managers\, opticians\, front desk associates\, and any other staff team members to register for an exciting workshop presented by Robert Bell: “Don’t Be Afraid\, It’s Only Selling!”\,  where attendees will learn how to increase sales and customer satisfaction through the art of storytelling. \nYou are welcome to bring your team\, but please note that each of you will need to register separately so that we have an accurate count of attendees.​ \n$25 Amazon Gift cards for the first 15 members to sign up! \n\nKey Event Details: \n\nLocation: The Sheraton Bloomington— 5601 W 78th St\, Bloomington\, MN 55439\nDate: October 15th\, 2022\nTime: 8:00am—​11:00am CT\n\n7:15am—8:00am: Buffet Breakfast\n8:00am—11:00am: Workshop with Robert Bell\, “Don’t Be Afraid\, It’s Only Selling”\n\n\n\n\nLearn More About the Workshop: \nWant a sneak peek of what will be covered in the Storytelling Workshop? Check out our workshop overview notes below!\nSee Storytelling Workshop Notes »\n\nMeet Your Workshop Instructor\, Robert Bell:\n \n\nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/storytelling-workshop-minneapolis-mn-8am-ct-2/
LOCATION:Sheraton Bloomington\, 5601 West 78th St\, Bloomington\, MN\, 55439\, United States
CATEGORIES:Regional Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221013T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221013T190000
DTSTAMP:20260426T003018
CREATED:20220915T000138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220924T004301Z
UID:36072-1665676800-1665687600@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Foundations & Vendors: Part 3 of Live Practice Advantage Series ~ 4:00pm PT/7:00pm ET
DESCRIPTION:Foundations & Vendors: Part 3 of Practice Advantage Live 6-Part Series\nDate & Time: Thursday\, October 13\, 2022 | 4:00pm – 7:00pm PT \nDescription:\nJoin Dr. Justin Manning\, PECAA Chief Member Experience Officer and host of the Practice Advantage Podcast\, our Member Business Advisor and Member Experience Teams for a special live webinar series focusing on practical solutions for pain points Independent Eye Care Professionals experience in their practices. \nIn this session we will focus on The Cracks in your Business Foundation & Vendor Relationships: Join Kathy Long\, our new Business Operations Advisor\, as she discusses the importance of evaluating business operations to determine areas for improvement and how to create and implement strategies to strengthen and enhance your practice for long-term growth and success. \nPart 3: The Cracks in Your Business Foundation & Vendor Relationships\nThursday\, October 13\, 2022\n4:00pm – 7:00pm PT\nMember Business Advisor: Kathy Long\, Practice Operations Advisor\nKathy has over 22 years experience in the eyecare industry. Prior to joining PECAA in 2015\, she developed\, implemented and managed many aspects of a practice including finance\, operations\, insurance\, credentialing and I.T. She also directly participated in the planning and execution of 13 location remodels and 11 new\, cold start offices and was responsible for the integration of over 25 practice acquisitions into the company’s HR\, systems and processes. Kathy now serves as PECAA’s Accounting Manager working to bill Member practices\, create and maintain budgets and monthly financials and to ensure the PECAA Team has everything they need to best serve Members. \nHosted By: Dr. Justin Manning\, PECAA Chief Member Experience Officer\nExperienced clinician\, healthcare leader\, practice builder\, and industry executive bringing diverse experiences to optometry\, business\, and health IT solutions. Former international optometry professor and practice leader of multi-location\, five-star medical eye care practice. Founded the Keratoconus and Scleral Lens Institute\, successfully built on design thinking principles. Passion for empowering eyecare providers to become healthcare leaders around the world to have impacts felt across the entire healthcare system. \nEach session will be held on Thursdays at 4pm PT / 7pm ET. Register once\, and receive reminders for the remaining sessions. \nTo see our full agenda\, speaker list\, and registration details\, check out our official event page below! \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/foundations-vendors-3-of-live-practice-advantage-series-400pm-pt-700pm-et-2/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221012T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221012T210000
DTSTAMP:20260426T003018
CREATED:20220922T000424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220923T000537Z
UID:36186-1665599400-1665608400@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Spokane Peer-to-Peer Dinner (Doctors & 2-3 Key Staff): ~ 6:30pm PT
DESCRIPTION:Peer to Peer Event: Spokane\, WA\nDate & Time: Wednesday\, October 12\, 2022 |  6:30 – 9:00pm PT\nLocation: Churchill’s Steakhouse\nHosted by: Grant Hardan\, OD | PECAA Regional Leader; Shelby Wade | PECAA Marketing Business Advisor\nSponsored By \n \nAll Doctors + 2-3 Key Staff Members are invited to attend. \nIf you’d like to attend\, please RSVP using the form below! \nREGISTER NOW \n  \nDiscussion Topic:  \n\n\nWhat alternate streams of revenue are you utilizing in your practice?\nAre you offering more extensive dry eye therapies such as lipiflow\, IPL\, radio frequency\, etc?\nAre you offering cosmetic and/or nutritional product lines?\nHow are you marketing these offerings in your practice?\n\n\nEvent details: \n\nDate: Wednesday\, October 12\, 2022\nTime: 6:30pm – 9:00pm PT\nLocation: Churchill’s Steakhouse — 165 A Post St.\, Spokane\, WA.\, 99201\n\nWe look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/spokane-peer-to-peer-dinner-doctors-2-3-key-staff-630pm-pt/
LOCATION:Churchill’s Steakhouse\, 165 A Post St.\, Spokane\, WA\, 99201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners,Regional Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220929T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220929T190000
DTSTAMP:20260426T003018
CREATED:20220914T235604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220924T004132Z
UID:36070-1664467200-1664478000@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Optical: Part 2 of Live Practice Advantage Series ~ 4:00pm PT/7:00pm ET
DESCRIPTION:Optical: Part 2 of Practice Advantage Live 6-Part Series\nDate & Time: Thursday\, September 29\, 2022 | 4:00pm – 7:00pm PT \nDescription:\nJoin Dr. Justin Manning\, PECAA Chief Member Experience Officer and host of the Practice Advantage Podcast\, our Member Business Advisor and Member Experience Teams for a special live webinar series focusing on practical solutions for pain points Independent Eye Care Professionals experience in their practices. \nDr. Manning and Kayla Groves\, Optical Business Advisor\, will discuss ways to increase optical profits\, including the importance of frame assortment\, maximizing vision plans with high margin products\, and training staff about implementing an effective selling strategy. \nPart 2: Optical\nThursday\, September 29\, 2022\n4:00pm – 7:00pm PT\nMember Business Advisor: Kayla Groves\, Optical Management Advisor\nKayla is a highly accomplished eye care professional with over 14 years of experience in the Optical industry. She has successfully run several Optometry practices\, including her own private practice\, and she has had the opportunity to work one-on-one with hundreds of Optometry practices. Kayla specializes in optometry billing and coding and can help you with all your billing and coding needs. \nHosted By: Dr. Justin Manning\, PECAA Chief Member Experience Officer\nExperienced clinician\, healthcare leader\, practice builder\, and industry executive bringing diverse experiences to optometry\, business\, and health IT solutions. Former international optometry professor and practice leader of multi-location\, five-star medical eye care practice. Founded the Keratoconus and Scleral Lens Institute\, successfully built on design thinking principles. Passion for empowering eyecare providers to become healthcare leaders around the world to have impacts felt across the entire healthcare system. \nEach session will be held on Thursdays at 4pm PT / 7pm ET. Register once\, and receive reminders for the remaining sessions. \nTo see our full agenda\, speaker list\, and registration details\, check out our official event page below! \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/optical-part-2-of-live-practice-advantage-series-400pm-pt-700pm-et/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220928T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220928T210000
DTSTAMP:20260426T003018
CREATED:20220826T042404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220915T041613Z
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SUMMARY:LA South Peer-to-Peer Dinner (Doctors & Practice Owners Only): ~ 6:30pm PT
DESCRIPTION:Peer to Peer Event: Santa Ana\, CA\nDate & Time: Wednesday\, September 28\, 2022 |  6:30 – 9:00pm PT\nLocation: Antonello Ristorante\nHosted by: Alan Arabi\, OD | PECAA Regional Leader\nSponsored by: CooperVision\n\n \nPECAA members in the Los Angeles area are invited to join us for a Peer to Peer dinner at Antonello Ristorante! \nEvent details: \n\nDate: Wednesday\, September 28\, 2022\nTime: 6:30pm – 9:00pm PT\nLocation: Antonello Ristorante — 3800 S. Plaza Dr.\, Santa Ana\, Ca 92704\n\nDiscussion Topic: Building A Dream Team! \n\nCreating a company culture and vision your team can follow\nFinding the right hire and simplifying the onboarding process\nThe art of delegation and communication to drive efficiency\nKey team performance metrics to measure productivity\nSetting team performance goals and achieving them\n\nAll doctors and 2-3 key staff members are invited to attend. If you’d like to attend\, please RSVP using the form below! \nREGISTER NOW \nWe look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/la-south-peer-to-peer-dinner-doctors-practice-owners-only-630pm-et/
LOCATION:Antonello Ristorante\, 3800 S. Plaza Dr.\, Santa Ana\, CA\, 92704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners,Regional Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220928T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220928T210000
DTSTAMP:20260426T003018
CREATED:20220826T041939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220915T041715Z
UID:35817-1664389800-1664398800@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Columbus Peer-to-Peer Dinner (Doctors & Practice Owners Only): ~ 6:30pm ET
DESCRIPTION:Peer to Peer Event: New York\, NY\nDate & Time: Wednesday\, September 28\, 2022 |  6:30 – 9:00pm ET\nLocation: Oscar’s Of Dublin\nHosted by: Jason Miller\, OD | PECAA Regional Leader\nSupported by: Johnson & Johnson Vision\n\n \nPECAA members in the Columbus area are invited to join us for a Peer to Peer dinner at Oscar’s of Dublin! \nEvent details: \n\nDate: Wednesday\, September 28\, 2022\nTime: 6:30pm – 9:00pm ET\nLocation: Oscar’s Of Dublin — 84 N. High Street\, Dublin\, Ohio 43017\n\nDiscussion Topic: Developing Practice Goals and Future Planning \nAll doctors and 2-3 key staff members are invited to attend. If you’d like to attend\, please RSVP using the form below! \nREGISTER NOW \nWe look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/columbus-peer-to-peer-dinner-doctors-practice-owners-only-630pm-et/
LOCATION:Oscar’s Of Dublin\, 84 N. High Street\, Dublin\, OH\, 43017\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners,Regional Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220925T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220925T143000
DTSTAMP:20260426T003018
CREATED:20220808T070019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220914T044005Z
UID:35630-1664092800-1664116200@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Back To The Future: Advanced Posterior Pathology ~ 8:00am Pacific/11:00am Eastern
DESCRIPTION:Back To The Future: Advanced Posterior Pathology\nDate & Time: Sunday\, September 25\, 2022 | 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM Pacific \n  \nCourse Description: \nPECAA is pleased to announce its next education event: Back To The Future: Advanced Posterior Pathology. Taking place on Sunday\, September 25th\, 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM PT\, this event provides up to six (6) hours of COPE-approved clinical continuing education to optometrists across the country and will be presented in an interactive online Zoom webinar format. COPE rules for the remainder of 2022 allow interactive virtual webinars to count as online clinical education\, with no testing requirement. \nEach PECAA education event provides impactful instruction on a targeted area relevant to contemporary eye care practice. The September 25th event focuses on opportunities to advance the clinical care of patients with advanced posterior segment pathology. Attendees will expand their knowledge on common and rare retinal pathology\, including differentiating vision loss due to retinal causes and optic neuropathies\, as well as emerging management options for macular degeneration. In addition\, attendees will enhance their clinical skills in diagnosing and distinguishing retinal and posterior segment tumors as well as implementing the latest in myopia management. \nBack To The Future: Advanced Posterior Pathology is open to all optometrists nationwide\, including PECAA members and non-members alike\, and we look forward to welcoming you to this event. \nTo see our full agenda\, speaker list\, and registration details\, check out our official event page below! \nSee Full Details & Register
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/back-to-the-future-advanced-posterior-pathology-800am-pacific-1100am-eastern/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220923T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220923T140000
DTSTAMP:20260426T003018
CREATED:20220831T043709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220920T223408Z
UID:35897-1663938000-1663941600@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:PECAA Membership Refresher - Every Friday! Join a session
DESCRIPTION:Maximize your PECAA membership!\nDid you know that you are a PECAA Max member? \nWhen PECAA Max was launched in March\, your PECAA membership was automatically upgraded to PECAA Max membership. This means that access to all new PECAA Max programs is now included as a benefit of your current membership. \nHere’s how to maximize your PECAA Max membership. \nIf it’s been awhile since your last check in\, we encourage you to connect now with the PECAA Member Engagement Team at 503.670.9200 or info@pecaa.com and Join us for a Benefits Refresher and get up-to-date on the new vendor partnerships\, new educational resources and other new programs now available to your practice. \nEvent Details: \nRecurring sessions with times available weekly: \nFridays starting September 9\,2022 at 4:00pm Eastern / 1:00pm Pacific\nEvery other Monday starting September 12\, 2022 at 7:30pm Eastern / 4:30pm Pacific\nWednesdays starting September 14\, 2022 at 12:00pm Eastern / 9:00am Pacific \nREGISTER NOW \nWe look forward to seeing you soon! Please reach out to info@pecaa.com​ with any questions.
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/pecaa-membership-refresher/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220922T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220922T210000
DTSTAMP:20260426T003018
CREATED:20220825T222741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220915T042622Z
UID:35803-1663871400-1663880400@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:New York Peer-to-Peer Dinner (Doctors & Practice Owners Only): ~ 6:30pm ET
DESCRIPTION:Peer to Peer Event: New York\, NY\nDate & Time: Thursday\, September 22\, 2022 |  6:30 – 9:00pm ET\nLocation: Temple Court @ The Beekman Hotel\nHosted by: Saysha Blazier\, OD | PECAA Regional Leader\nSponsored by: Garrett Leight California Optical\n\n \nPECAA members in the New York area are invited to join us for a Peer to Peer dinner at Temple Court! \nEvent details: \n\nDate: Thursday\, September 22\, 2022\nTime: 6:30pm – 9:00pm ET\nLocation: Temple Court @ The Beekman Hotel — 5 Beekman Street\, New York\, NY 10038\n\nDiscussion Topic: \n\n\nHR toolkit\nGrowing your business with PECAA service partners\nMarketing in 2022\n\n\nPlease note that this event is open to Doctors & Practice Owners Only. If you’d like to attend\, please RSVP using the form below! \nREGISTER NOW \nWe look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/new-york-peer-to-peer-dinner-doctors-practice-owners-only-630pm-et/
LOCATION:Temple Court @ The Beekman Hotel\, 5 Beekman Street\, New York\, NY\, 10038\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners,Regional Events
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SUMMARY:Boise Peer-to-Peer Dinner (Doctors & 2-3 Key Staff): ~ 6:30pm MT
DESCRIPTION:Peer to Peer Event: Boise\, ID\nDate & Time: Thursday\, September 22\, 2022 |  6:30 – 9:00pm MT\nLocation: Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse – Boise\nHosted by: Robert Grigg\, OD | PECAA Regional Leader; Shelby Wade | PECAA Marketing Business Advisor\nSupported by: Johnson & Johnson Vision\n\n \nPECAA members in the Boise area are invited to join us for dinner and great discussion at Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse! \nEvent details \n\nDate: Thursday\, September 22\, 2022\nTime: 6:30pm — 9:00pm MT\nLocation: Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse — 800 W Main St Suite 110\, Boise\, ID\, 83702\n\n​​​​​​Discussion Topic:  \n\nPromotions in Eye Care:\n\nWhy should you be running promotions\nHow to budget promotions\nCreating a plan\nDigital & traditional tools\n\n\nHIPPA\n\nAll Doctors + 2-3 Key Staff Team Members are invited to attend. If you’d like to attend\, please RSVP using the form below: \nREGISTER NOW \nWe look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/boise-peer-to-peer-dinner-doctors-managers-only-630pm-mt-2/
LOCATION:Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse\, 800 W Main St Suite 110\, Boise\, ID\, 83702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners,Regional Events
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SUMMARY:Practice Advantage Live 6-Part Series ~ 4:00pm PT/7:00pm ET
DESCRIPTION:Practice Advantage Live 6-Part Series\nPart 1: Thursday\, September 22\, 2022 | 4:00pm – 7:00pm PT\nPart 2: Thursday\, September 29\, 2022 | 4:00pm – 7:00pm PT\nPart 3: Thursday\, October 13\, 2022 | 4:00pm – 7:00pm PT\nPart 4: Thursday\, October 27\, 2022 | 4:00pm – 7:00pm PT\nPart 5: Thursday\, November 10\, 2022 | 4:00pm – 7:00pm PT\nPart 6: Thursday\, November 17\, 2022 | 4:00pm – 7:00pm PT \nREGISTER NOW \nDescription:\nJoin Dr. Justin Manning\, PECAA Chief Member Experience Officer and host of the Practice Advantage Podcast\, our Member Business Advisor and Member Experience Teams for a special live webinar series focusing on practical solutions for pain points Independent Eye Care Professionals experience in their practices.  \nEach session will be held on Thursdays at 4pm PT / 7pm ET. Register once\, and receive reminders for the remaining sessions. \nHosted By: Dr. Justin Manning\, PECAA Chief Member Experience Officer\nExperienced clinician\, healthcare leader\, practice builder\, and industry executive bringing diverse experiences to optometry\, business\, and health IT solutions. Former international optometry professor and practice leader of multi-location\, five-star medical eye care practice. Founded the Keratoconus and Scleral Lens Institute\, successfully built on design thinking principles. Passion for empowering eyecare providers to become healthcare leaders around the world to have impacts felt across the entire healthcare system. \n  \nPart 1: Staffing\nThursday\, September 22\, 2022\n4:00pm – 7:00pm PT \nMember Business Advisor: Jenny Wiley\, Director of Member Experience\, Practice Operations\nPrior to joining the PECAA Team in 2015\, Jenny was leading multiple offices of a 10 location ophthalmology and optometry practice and has over 30 years of experience in the eyecare industry. She currently acts as PECAA’s Membership Manager and is also in charge of PECAA’s Cold Start Practice Program\, helping Members in the process of opening cold with customized resources and educational materials. She also plays an active role in the PECAA Gives Program\, helping to select and promote each year’s recipient around the Annual Meeting. \nPart 2: Optical MBA\nThursday\, September 29\, 2022\n4:00pm – 7:00pm PT\nMember Business Advisor: Kayla Groves\, Optical Management Advisor\nKayla is a highly accomplished eye care professional with over 14 years of experience in the Optical industry. She has successfully run several Optometry practices\, including her own private practice\, and she has had the opportunity to work one-on-one with hundreds of Optometry practices. Kayla specializes in optometry billing and coding and can help you with all your billing and coding needs.\n \nPart 3: The Cracks in Your Business Foundation & Vendor Relationships\nThursday\, October 13\, 2022\n4:00pm – 7:00pm PT\nMember Business Advisor: Kathy Long\, Practice Operations Advisor\nKathy has over 22 years experience in the eyecare industry. Prior to joining PECAA in 2015\, she developed\, implemented and managed many aspects of a practice including finance\, operations\, insurance\, credentialing and I.T. She also directly participated in the planning and execution of 13 location remodels and 11 new\, cold start offices and was responsible for the integration of over 25 practice acquisitions into the company’s HR\, systems and processes. Kathy now serves as PECAA’s Accounting Manager working to bill Member practices\, create and maintain budgets and monthly financials and to ensure the PECAA Team has everything they need to best serve Members. \nPart 4: Marketing MBA\nThursday\, October 27\, 2022\n4:00pm – 7:00pm PT\nMember Business Advisor: Shelby Wade\, Marketing Advisor\nShelby joined PECAA as a Marketing Advisor\, coming to the team with many years of experience in developing strategic marketing plans and field marketing initiatives to drive desired results. She is excited to connect with PECAA members and develop strategic plans for their own practices to flourish.\n \nPart 5: Billing & Coding\nThursday\, November 10\, 2022\n4:00pm – 7:00pm PT\nMember Business Advisor: Teri Thurston\, Billing & Coding Advisor\nTeri is a revenue cycle professional with over 25 years of experience in the eye care industry. She has managed complex billing teams for ophthalmology and optometry practices. She has worked with various physicians to increase profitability\, implement RCM efficiencies\, and ensure billing compliance. She is passionate about supporting eye care professionals through billing and coding education.\n \nPart 6: Financial Health Focus – Year-End Closing Planning\nThursday\, November 17\, 2022\n4:00pm – 7:00pm PT\nMember Business Advisor: Bryan Hoban\, Executive VP & General Manager of Member Business Advisory\, Finance Advisor\nBryan began his work career as an analyst and junior loan officer at a community bank focusing on small businesses. Bryan escaped the banking industry and joined PECAA in 2012 and can now be found helping Members analyze their business. He enjoys working with the rest of the MBA Team to help PECAA’s Members understand and enact positive change in their practice.\n \nTo see our full agenda and registration details\, check out our official event page below! \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/practice-advantage-live-6-part-series/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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SUMMARY:Staffing: Part 1 of Live Practice Advantage Series ~ 4:00pm PT/7:00pm ET
DESCRIPTION:Staffing: Part 1 of Practice Advantage Live 6-Part Series\nDate & Time: Thursday\, September 22\, 2022 | 4:00pm – 7:00pm PT \nDescription:\n \nJoin Dr. Justin Manning\, PECAA Chief Member Experience Officer and host of the Practice Advantage Podcast\, and Jenny Wiley\, Director of Member Experience\, Practice Operations\, as they discuss common staffing issues including how to attract and retain team members who are the right fit for your practice and what you can do to ensure your team is performing efficiently and effectively. \nPart 1: Staffing\nThursday\, September 22\, 2022\n4:00pm – 7:00pm PT \nMember Business Advisor: Jenny Wiley\, Director of Member Experience\, Practice Operations\nPrior to joining the PECAA Team in 2015\, Jenny was leading multiple offices of a 10 location ophthalmology and optometry practice and has over 30 years of experience in the eyecare industry. She currently acts as PECAA’s Membership Manager and is also in charge of PECAA’s Cold Start Practice Program\, helping Members in the process of opening cold with customized resources and educational materials. She also plays an active role in the PECAA Gives Program\, helping to select and promote each year’s recipient around the Annual Meeting. \nHosted By: Dr. Justin Manning\, PECAA Chief Member Experience Officer\nExperienced clinician\, healthcare leader\, practice builder\, and industry executive bringing diverse experiences to optometry\, business\, and health IT solutions. Former international optometry professor and practice leader of multi-location\, five-star medical eye care practice. Founded the Keratoconus and Scleral Lens Institute\, successfully built on design thinking principles. Passion for empowering eyecare providers to become healthcare leaders around the world to have impacts felt across the entire healthcare system. \nEach session will be held on Thursdays at 4pm PT / 7pm ET. Register once\, and receive reminders for the remaining sessions. \nTo see our full agenda\, speaker list\, and registration details\, check out our official event page below! \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/staffing-part-1-of-live-practice-advantage-series-400pm-pt-700pm-et/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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