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SUMMARY:COPE Webinar: Light Management: The Need for Ocular Solutions ~ 9am Pacific/12pm Eastern
DESCRIPTION:Light Management: The Need for Ocular Solutions\n~COPE PENDING – Approved for 1 hour of CPC\, Technical ABO and NCLE~\nDate & Time: Tuesday\, November 10\, 2020  |  9:00am – 10:00am Pacific\nPresented by: Solomon Gould\, OD\nSupported by an unrestricted educational grant from Transitions and Hoya \nCourse Description: \nOur eyes are overstimulated in our modern lifestyles. When asked\, 9 out of 10 eyeglass wearers declare they are light sensitive and yet\, no one talks about it. We act to correct faulty vision but we rarely speak about helping our eyes to manage light. By understanding the relationship between our eyes and light and by focusing on the comprehensive benefits of different lenses and how they compare to other product solutions\, ODs and opticians will be able to provide optimal eye care while at the same time appealing to today’s lifestyles. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/cope-webinar-light-management-the-need-for-ocular-solutions-9am-pacific-12pm-eastern/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201105
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201107
DTSTAMP:20260424T060758
CREATED:20200414T050906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200929T002251Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Billing & Coding Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Billing & Coding Workshop\n*This workshop is at capacity and we are no longer accepting RSVP’s.  \nJoin PECAA’s Virtual Billing & Coding Workshop designed for individuals wanting to improve their billing skills and discover best practice solutions to easily implement into their practice. \nLed by PECAA’s Billing & Coding Advisors Teri Thurston & Libby MacFarland\, this two-day virtual workshop is free to attend for PECAA Members and includes plenty of education and solutions to apply what participants have learned. \nWhether a beginner or an intermediate\, this exclusive\, virtual workshop will walk participants through the life cycle of a claim\, dive into various coding scenarios involving specific insurance policies\, discuss causes behind the most common denials and provide solutions to avoid denials proactively in the future. \nThe workshop is free-to-attend for Members. Non-members will be charged $450.
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/billing-coding-workshop-portland-or-nov-2020/
LOCATION:OR\, United States
CATEGORIES:Regional Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201027T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201027T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T060758
CREATED:20200916T012254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200928T235536Z
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SUMMARY:COPE Webinar: Redefining the Patient Experience & Journey ~ 12pm Pacific/3pm Eastern
DESCRIPTION:Redefining the Patient Experience & Journey\n~COPE PENDING – Approved for 1 hour of CPC\, Technical ABO and NCLE~\nDate & Time: Tuesday\, October 27\, 2020  |  12:00pm – 1:00pm Pacific\nPresented by: Samantha Toth\, ABOC\nSupported by an unrestricted educational grant from Transitions and Hoya \nCourse Description: \nYour practice’s relationship with patients is built over time\, nourished by online and physical experiences in their journey\, grounded in expectations\, and confirmed through repeated interactions. Identify specific checkpoints in the patient journey and discover ways to enhance their experience at each one. Training also includes strategies for creating contactless patient interactions\, how to maximize the time spent with each patient\, minimize their overall time in-office\, and how to properly merchandise to attract new patients\, improve existing patient retention\, and help patients make better purchasing decisions. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/perfecting-customer-experience-through-digital-merchandising-12pm-pacific-3pm-eastern/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201027T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201027T100000
DTSTAMP:20260424T060758
CREATED:20200916T011816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200928T235504Z
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SUMMARY:COPE Webinar: Redefining the Patient Experience & Journey ~ 9am Pacific/12pm Eastern
DESCRIPTION:Redefining the Patient Experience & Journey\n~COPE PENDING – Approved for 1 hour of CPC\, Technical ABO and NCLE~\nDate & Time: Tuesday\, October 27\, 2020  |  9:00am – 10:00am Pacific\nPresented by: Samantha Toth\, ABOC\nSupported by an unrestricted educational grant from Transitions and Hoya \nCourse Description: \nYour practice’s relationship with patients is built over time\, nourished by online and physical experiences in their journey\, grounded in expectations\, and confirmed through repeated interactions. Identify specific checkpoints in the patient journey and discover ways to enhance their experience at each one. Training also includes strategies for creating contactless patient interactions\, how to maximize the time spent with each patient\, minimize their overall time in-office\, and how to properly merchandise to attract new patients\, improve existing patient retention\, and help patients make better purchasing decisions. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/perfecting-customer-experience-through-digital-merchandising-9am-pacific-12pm-eastern/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201022
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201024
DTSTAMP:20260424T060758
CREATED:20200207T022758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200929T002250Z
UID:24507-1603364400-1603461600@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Virtual Billing & Coding Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Billing & Coding Workshop\n*This workshop is at capacity and we are no longer accepting RSVP’s.  \nJoin PECAA’s Virtual Billing & Coding Workshop designed for individuals wanting to improve their billing skills and discover best practice solutions to easily implement into their practice. \nLed by PECAA’s Billing & Coding Advisors Teri Thurston & Libby MacFarland\, this two-day virtual workshop is free to attend for PECAA Members and includes plenty of education and solutions to apply what participants have learned. \nWhether a beginner or an intermediate\, this exclusive\, virtual workshop will walk participants through the life cycle of a claim\, dive into various coding scenarios involving specific insurance policies\, discuss causes behind the most common denials and provide solutions to avoid denials proactively in the future. \nThe workshop is free-to-attend for Members. Non-members will be charged $450.
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/billing-coding-workshop-october-2020/
LOCATION:OR\, United States
CATEGORIES:Regional Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201020T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201020T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T060758
CREATED:20200916T023618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200928T235110Z
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SUMMARY:COPE Webinar: Your Practice KPIs and how to Drive Performance ~ 12pm Pacific/3pm Eastern
DESCRIPTION:Your Practice KPIs and how to Drive Performance\n~COPE PENDING – Approved for 1 hour of CPC\, Technical ABO and NCLE~\nDate & Time: Tuesday\, October 20\, 2020  |  12:00pm – 1:00pm Pacific\nPresented by: Solomon Gould\, OD\nSupported by an unrestricted educational grant from Transitions and Hoya \nCourse Description: \nKey performance indicators (KPIs) assess the overall financial and operational efficiency and performance of a practice compared to industry averages to drive revenue and optimize cash flow. Learn which KPIs are important to track\, what the numbers mean\, how frequently to track them\, and what can be done to improve them. Training also includes industry specific stats and information to help practices understand if they are high performing or determine areas for improvement. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/cope-webinar-your-practice-kpis-and-how-to-drive-performance-12pm-pacific-3pm-eastern/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201020T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201020T100000
DTSTAMP:20260424T060758
CREATED:20200916T022839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200928T234949Z
UID:26940-1603184400-1603188000@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:COPE Webinar: Your Practice KPIs and how to Drive Performance ~ 9am Pacific/12pm Eastern
DESCRIPTION:Your Practice KPIs and how to Drive Performance\n~COPE PENDING – Approved for 1 hour of CPC\, Technical ABO and NCLE~\nDate & Time: Tuesday\, October 20\, 2020  |  9:00am – 10:00am Pacific\nPresented by: Solomon Gould\, OD\nSupported by an unrestricted educational grant from Transitions and Hoya \nCourse Description: \nKey performance indicators (KPIs) assess the overall financial and operational efficiency and performance of a practice compared to industry averages to drive revenue and optimize cash flow. Learn which KPIs are important to track\, what the numbers mean\, how frequently to track them\, and what can be done to improve them. Training also includes industry specific stats and information to help practices understand if they are high performing or determine areas for improvement. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/cope-webinar-your-practice-kpis-and-how-to-drive-performance-9am-pacific-12pm-eastern/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201015T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201015T113000
DTSTAMP:20260424T060758
CREATED:20200929T001054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200929T001054Z
UID:27050-1602757800-1602761400@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Webinar: Revolutionize Eye Care - Implementing a Scalable Patient Care Experience
DESCRIPTION:Revolutionize Eye Care – How to Implement a Scalable Patient Care Experience\nDate & Time: Thursday\, October 15\, 2020  |  10:30am – 11:30am Pacific\nPresented by: Rasa Tamulavichus\, OD & Dan McNulty and Matt Vulich of Luneau Technology USA \nCourse Description: \nWith the changing vision care landscape\, how can practice owners make the most of lean resources while keeping clinical excellence\, entrepreneurship\, and growth at the heart of the business? Integrated data and new technologies are at the core of digital transformation\, but these factors alone are not sufficient to revolutionize your practice during these uncertain times. It is also about empowering people to do more and making the most of emerging technologies to elevate the patient experience. \nDr. Rasa Tamulavichus\, OD\, optometrist and co-owner of Big City Optical\, a growing multi-location independent practice in the Chicagoland area\, shares her experience in implementing a scalable patient experience across multiple clinics. \nExclusive to PECAA members\, Luneau Technology USA President Dan McNulty and VP National Accounts Matt Vulich offer a live virtual demo of Visionix® Eye Refract system to demonstrate its remote-ready and intuitive tablet-driven operation. This webinar explores the practical application of Visionix® Eye Refract next generation refraction and integrated Visionix solutions to adapt and thrive in today’s evolving eye care environment. It will focus on ways to improve clinical efficacy\, relieve your “tech crunch”\, and further your business growth and expansion. \nAttendees of this course will: \n• Explore the business and clinical value of implementing the Visionix® Eye Refract system to boost practice and organizational transformation\,\n• Understand the benefits of the remote-ready and intuitive tablet-driven operation\,\n• Discover the benefits of delegating refraction data collection to a moderately-trained technician\,\n• Navigate return on investment (ROI) considerations\, business growth\, and co-management opportunities created by “Smart Tele-consulting”. \nThis webinar is ideal for practice owners who are looking for new ways to transform their eye care practice\, furnishing a “cold open”\, or exploring new ways to differentiate their practice. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/webinar-revolutionize-eye-care/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Abidjan:20201013T120000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Abidjan:20201013T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T060758
CREATED:20200916T011258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200928T234813Z
UID:26930-1602590400-1602594000@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:COPE CE: Social Media 201: Growing Your Audience ~ 12pm Pacific/3pm Eastern
DESCRIPTION:Social Media 201: Advanced Tips for Growing Your Audience\n~COPE PENDING – Approved for 1 hour of CPC\, Technical ABO and NCLE~\nDate & Time: Tuesday\, October 13\, 2020  |  12:00pm – 1:00pm Pacific\nPresented by: Samantha Toth\, ABOC\nSupported by an unrestricted educational grant from Transitions and Hoya \nCourse Description: \nGo beyond the basics and master advanced strategies designed to grow your social media following. Learn how to run contests\, use hashtags\, create engaging visuals\, capture HIPAA compliant patient testimonials\, and more. Training also includes instruction on the social media strategy\, planning\, and execution necessary to increase engagement\, attract new patients\, improve existing patient retention\, and help patients make better purchasing decisions. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/social-media-201-creating-a-successful-digital-footprint-12pm-pacific-3pm-eastern/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201013T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201013T100000
DTSTAMP:20260424T060758
CREATED:20200916T005457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200928T234812Z
UID:26921-1602579600-1602583200@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:COPE Webinar: Social Media 201: Growing Your Audience ~ 9am Pacific/12pm Eastern
DESCRIPTION:Social Media 201: Advanced Tips for Growing Your Audience\n~COPE PENDING – Approved for 1 hour of CPC\, Technical ABO and NCLE~\nDate & Time: Tuesday\, October 13\, 2020  |  9:00am – 10:00am Pacific\nPresented by: Samantha Toth\, ABOC\nSupported by an unrestricted educational grant from Transitions and Hoya \nCourse Description: \nGo beyond the basics and master advanced strategies designed to grow your social media following. Learn how to run contests\, use hashtags\, create engaging visuals\, capture HIPAA compliant patient testimonials\, and more. Training also includes instruction on the social media strategy\, planning\, and execution necessary to increase engagement\, attract new patients\, improve existing patient retention\, and help patients make better purchasing decisions. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/social-media-201-creating-a-successful-digital-footprint/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201006T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201006T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T060758
CREATED:20200905T032215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200916T010627Z
UID:26889-1601985600-1601989200@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:COPE Webinar: Unlock the Potential for Telemedicine in Eyecare ~ 12pm Pacific/3pm Eastern
DESCRIPTION:Unlock the Potential for Telemedicine in Eyecare\n~COPE PENDING – Approved for 1 hour of CPC\, Technical ABO and NCLE~\nDate & Time: Tuesday\, October 6\, 2020  |  12:00pm – 1:00pm Pacific\nPresented by: Solomon Gould\, OD\nSupported by an unrestricted educational grant from Transitions \nCourse Description: \nTelemedicine is here\, now\, and not going anywhere. Previously limited to almost exclusively diabetic and other retinal screenings\, the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the landscape and scope of practice forever. Learn how early-adopters and open minded eyecare professionals are unlocking the potential and leveraging telemedicine technology to improve the services they offer. This course includes powerful metrics on telemedicine and its application post-COVID19\, as well as proven success strategies for software\, billing\, reimbursement\, licensing\, malpractice issues\, and more. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/cope-webinar-unlock-the-potential-for-telemedicine-in-eyecare/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201006T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201006T100000
DTSTAMP:20260424T060758
CREATED:20200905T031718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200916T010457Z
UID:26886-1601974800-1601978400@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:COPE Webinar: Unlock the Potential for Telemedicine in Eyecare ~ 9am Pacific/12pm Eastern
DESCRIPTION:Unlock the Potential for Telemedicine in Eyecare\n~COPE PENDING – Approved for 1 hour of CPC\, Technical ABO and NCLE~\nDate & Time: Tuesday\, October 6\, 2020  |  9:00am – 10:00am Pacific\nPresented by: Solomon Gould\, OD\nSupported by an unrestricted educational grant from Transitions \nCourse Description: \nTelemedicine is here\, now\, and not going anywhere. Previously limited to almost exclusively diabetic and other retinal screenings\, the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the landscape and scope of practice forever. Learn how early-adopters and open minded eyecare professionals are unlocking the potential and leveraging telemedicine technology to improve the services they offer. This course includes powerful metrics on telemedicine and its application post-COVID19\, as well as proven success strategies for software\, billing\, reimbursement\, licensing\, malpractice issues\, and more. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/cope-webinar-telemedicine/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200912T101500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200912T121500
DTSTAMP:20260424T060758
CREATED:20200812T024038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200812T233653Z
UID:26719-1599905700-1599912900@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:COPE Webinar: The Specialty Lens Practice
DESCRIPTION:The Specialty Lens Practice: A Team Approach\n~COPE PENDING~\nDate & Time: Saturday\, September 12\, 2020  |  10:15am – 12:15pm Pacific\nPresented by: Andrew Biondo\, O.D.\, F.S.L.S. \nCourse Description: \nJoin us for a live interactive two-hour COPE CE event! This free live webinar is open to all; PECAA membership is not required. \nA doctor cannot do it on his or her own. It takes a team with coordination between doctors and staff to create an effective and efficient specialty lens practice. This lecture will discuss ways to streamline your practice to make it a positive experience for patients. \nDon’t forget to also register for “Scleral Lens Fitting and Troubleshooting ” immediately prior to this webinar to get 2 more hours of COPE CE! \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/cope-webinar-the-specialty-lens-practice/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200912T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200912T100000
DTSTAMP:20260424T060758
CREATED:20200812T015230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200812T015230Z
UID:26717-1599897600-1599904800@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Webinar: Scleral Lens Interactive COPE Training
DESCRIPTION:Scleral Lens Fitting and Troubleshooting\n~COPE PENDING~\nDate & Time: Saturday\, September 12\, 2020  |  8:00am – 10:00am Pacific\nPresented by: Andrew Biondo\, O.D.\, F.S.L.S. \nCourse Description: \nJoin us for a live interactive two-hour COPE CE event! This free live webinar is open to all; PECAA membership is not required. \nScleral lenses have become the go-to option for irregular corneas in a large number of optometric practices\, but some doctors are still hesitant to adopt this breakthrough technology. This lecture aims to break down scleral fitting to its simplest form utilizing the latest data and lens design characteristics. It will also cover trouble-shooting tips for the issues that face the scleral lens fitter in everyday practice. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/webinar-scleral-lens/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200826T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200826T183000
DTSTAMP:20260424T060758
CREATED:20200716T073759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200814T054536Z
UID:26456-1598463000-1598466600@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Webinar: Your Myopia Marketing Isn't Working
DESCRIPTION:Your Myopia Marketing Isn’t Working. Here’s Why.\n~COPE ID #: 69140-PM~\nDate & Time: Wednesday\, August 26\, 2020  |  5:30pm – 6:30pm Pacific\nPresented by: Matt Oerding\, Co-Founder & CEO\, Treehouse Eyes \nCourse Description: \nAs childhood myopia rates continue to increase\, optometrists are becoming more actively engaged in myopia treatment protocols. Despite a now significant amount of clinical evidence and training on myopia management\, most optometrists are still struggling to implement myopia management into their practice. This course helps optometrists learn how to market this new service to their patients to educate and inform parents to take action. The course provides evidence-based recommendations based on the extensive research and real world results proven in the marketing efforts and experience at Treehouse Eyes. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/webinar-myopia-marketing/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200811T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200811T183000
DTSTAMP:20260424T060758
CREATED:20200721T034758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200812T044753Z
UID:26517-1597167000-1597170600@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Webinar: Myopia Management: Clinical & Practice Management
DESCRIPTION:Myopia Management: Clinical & Practice Management\n~COPE ID #: 68799-GO~\nDate & Time: Tuesday\, August 11\, 2020  |  5:30pm – 6:30pm Pacific\nPresented by: Jack L. Schaeffer\, OD\, FAAO \nCourse Description: \nA discussion of Global & North America prevalence predictions of myopia & high myopia. The instructor explores High myopia; its impact and risk factors for related eye diseases and vision impairment. Evidence to delay the onset of myopia and slow the progression of myopia in the General Optometric practice will be presented. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/webinar-myopia-management-2/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200729
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200731
DTSTAMP:20260424T060758
CREATED:20200709T034104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200709T034104Z
UID:26413-1596020400-1596117600@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Virtual Billing & Coding Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Billing & Coding Workshop\nJoin PECAA’s Virtual Billing & Coding Workshop designed for individuals wanting to improve their billing skills and discover best practice solutions to easily implement into their practice. \nLed by PECAA’s Billing & Coding Advisors Teri Thurston & Libby MacFarland\, this two-day virtual workshop is free to attend for PECAA Members and includes plenty of education and solutions to apply what participants have learned. \nWhether a beginner or an intermediate\, this exclusive\, virtual workshop will walk participants through the life cycle of a claim\, dive into various coding scenarios involving specific insurance policies\, discuss causes behind the most common denials and provide solutions to avoid denials proactively in the future. \nThe workshop is free-to-attend for Members. Non-members will be charged $450. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/billing-coding-workshop-virtual/
LOCATION:OR\, United States
CATEGORIES:National Events,Regional Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200722T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200722T123000
DTSTAMP:20260424T060758
CREATED:20200624T065537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200624T065537Z
UID:26311-1595417400-1595421000@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Webinar: Your Role in Myopia Management
DESCRIPTION:Your Role in Myopia Management\nDate & Time: Wednesday\, July 22\, 2020  |  11:30am – 12:30pm Pacific\nPresented by: Pamela Capaldi\, FAAO – Director of Professional Services\, Brien Holden Vision Institute \nCourse Description: \nThis webinar will cover the important role that staff plays to communicate the risks of myopia\, the available interventions\, the benefits of managing myopia\, and the long term importance of managing myopia for patients’ life-long visual needs. Staff will learn how best to manage parents common questions and concerns about myopia management. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/webinar-myopia-management/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200716T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200716T183000
DTSTAMP:20260424T060758
CREATED:20200617T044747Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: A New View of Myopia
DESCRIPTION:A New View of Myopia: A Clinical Journey From Disease to Epidemic\n~COPE ID #: 68175-GO~\nDate & Time: Thursday\, July 16\, 2020  |  5:30pm – 6:30pm Pacific\nPresented by: Sally Dillehay\, OD\, EdD \nCourse Description: \nUntil about 25 years ago\, myopia was viewed as “just” a refractive error for which standard vision correction options would be prescribed. However\, at a higher level of clinical analysis\, myopia is a disease\, one that has reached epidemic proportions throughout Eastern Asian and is rapidly increasing throughout the world. This course will review the current situation\, examine other disease epidemics for similarities\, review the history and theories behind myopia treatment strategies and outline clinical implications of managing myopia as a disease in clinical practice. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/webinar-implementing-a-blue-light-practice/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200625T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200625T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T060758
CREATED:20200618T062454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200618T062454Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Lifting the Veil on Outsourced Billing
DESCRIPTION:Lifting the Veil on Outsourced Billing: The FAQ’s of Working with a Revenue Cycle Management Partner\nDate & Time: Thursday\, June 25\, 2020  |  11:00am – 12:00pm Pacific\nPresented by: RevCycle Partners \nCourse Description: \nAs you reopened from the COVID-19 pandemic\, are you realigning your staff responsibilities? Are some of your staff not returning? More than ever\, practices are considering outsourcing certain functions as part of their “new normal.” But there are questions about the gritty\, practical elements of outsourcing your billing\, like: \n• What does it really look like? \n• What is the division of responsibilities? \n• Who does what? \n• What should you expect? \nTo learn the answers to these questions and more\, join RevCycle Partners’ panel of experts on Thursday\, June 25th for a webinar. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/webinar-outsourced-billing/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200622T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200622T183000
DTSTAMP:20260424T060758
CREATED:20200611T053641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200611T053641Z
UID:26215-1592847000-1592850600@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Webinar: Implementing a Blue Light Practice
DESCRIPTION:Implementing a Blue Light Practice\n~COPE ID #: 68172-PM~\nDate & Time: Monday\, June 22\, 2020  |  5:30pm – 6:30pm Pacific\nPresented by: Valerie Manso\, ABOC \nCourse Description: \nMany segments of the medical community have known for several years that exposure to blue light is a contributing factor to the development of Macular Degeneration; has a negative impact on our daily vision; and impacts our overall health and wellbeing. Our patients have heard the news and we must respond. This session provides a road map of tips to develop and implement a first-class blue light practice. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/webinar-blue-light-practice/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200610T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200610T110000
DTSTAMP:20260424T060758
CREATED:20200430T013929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200514T020412Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Kering Eyewear Luxury Sales Training
DESCRIPTION:Kering Eyewear Luxury Sales Training\nDate & Time: Wednesday\, June 10\, 2020  |  10:00am – 11:00am Pacific\nPresented by: Megan Forchetti\, Kering \nCourse Description: \nJoin us as Kering Eyewear discusses the Luxury Retail industry and current forecasts\, moving towards a classification of Luxury Consumers and a description and guide of how to approach each profile\, and finally a defined sales journey for selling luxury. If you are in the market of selling Luxury Product\, Kering Eyewear would like to provide education to you and your staff and share their knowledge. It’s a detail often missed or overlooked in optical businesses. If you have luxury brands in your assortment\, the customers who buy luxury have a certain expectation\, Kering will be explaining what those expectations are. They will share their insights on how to successfully sell Luxury. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/webinar-luxury-sales-training/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200528T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200528T110000
DTSTAMP:20260424T060758
CREATED:20200414T033608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200417T044341Z
UID:25620-1590660000-1590663600@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Webinar: Ocular Innovations 101
DESCRIPTION:Ocular Innovations 101\nDate & Time: Thursday\, May 28\, 2020  |  10:00am – 11:00am Pacific\nPresented by: Michael Boerner\, Ocular Innovations \nCourse Description: \nGet an in-depth look into PECAA’s newest Vendor Partner\, Ocular Innovations\, and how they can help you optimize the patient/provider relationship through powerful engagement technology. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/webinar-ocular-innovations-101/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200422T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200422T110000
DTSTAMP:20260424T060758
CREATED:20200417T044338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200417T044338Z
UID:25660-1587549600-1587553200@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Webinar: Generate Contact Lens Sales While Shut Down
DESCRIPTION:LensFerry – Generate Contact Lens Sales While Shut Down\nDate & Time: Wednesday\, April 22\, 2020  |  10:00am – 11:00am Pacific\nPresented by: Mark Lindsey\, General Manager\, LensFerry \nCourse Description: \n1-800 Contacts and other online retailers are seeing substantial growth during COVID-19 as consumer behavior is rapidly changing. Join us to learn how PECAA Partner LensFerry can help your patients buy contacts from the safety of their homes with virtually no time involved for your practice. The easy to use platform provides your practice the ability to drive revenue while closed and keeps the patient connected to your office. LensFerry is offering a limited-time special offer for PECAA members\, allowing you to try LensFerry free for sixty days. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/webinar-lensferry/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200416T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200416T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T060758
CREATED:20200312T031812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200317T033958Z
UID:25080-1587061800-1587070800@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Cancelled: Peer-to-Peer Dinner: Portland\, OR
DESCRIPTION:As the national and international response to the growing threat from COVID-19 continues to escalate\, we have made the decision to cancel this upcoming Peer-to-Peer dinner. \nWe will work with Regional Leaders\, Vendors Partners and local venues to reschedule as many of the Peer-to-Peer events as possible. Details will be shared as they become available.
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/peer-to-peer-dinner-portland-or-q220/
LOCATION:Serratto\, 2112 NW Kearney St\, Portland\, OR\, 97210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200416T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200416T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T060758
CREATED:20200310T041528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200317T034027Z
UID:25068-1587061800-1587070800@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Cancelled: Peer-to-Peer Dinner: McLean\, VA
DESCRIPTION:As the national and international response to the growing threat from COVID-19 continues to escalate\, we have made the decision to cancel this upcoming Peer-to-Peer dinner. \nWe will work with Regional Leaders\, Vendors Partners and local venues to reschedule as many of the Peer-to-Peer events as possible. Details will be shared as they become available.
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/peer-to-peer-dinner-mclean-va-q220/
LOCATION:Fleming’s – McLean\, 1960 A Chain Bridge Rd\, McLean\, VA\, 89117\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200408T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200408T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T060758
CREATED:20200310T042612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200317T034146Z
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SUMMARY:Cancelled: Peer-to-Peer Dinner: Raleigh\, NC
DESCRIPTION:As the national and international response to the growing threat from COVID-19 continues to escalate\, we have made the decision to cancel this upcoming Peer-to-Peer dinner. \nWe will work with Regional Leaders\, Vendors Partners and local venues to reschedule as many of the Peer-to-Peer events as possible. Details will be shared as they become available.
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/peer-to-peer-dinner-raleigh-nc-q220/
LOCATION:Tobacco Road Sports Cafe & Brewery\, 505 W Jones St\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27603\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200407T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200407T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T060758
CREATED:20200310T043118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200317T034158Z
UID:25077-1586284200-1586293200@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Cancelled: Peer-to-Peer Dinner: Charlotte\, NC
DESCRIPTION:As the national and international response to the growing threat from COVID-19 continues to escalate\, we have made the decision to cancel this upcoming Peer-to-Peer dinner. \nWe will work with Regional Leaders\, Vendors Partners and local venues to reschedule as many of the Peer-to-Peer events as possible. Details will be shared as they become available.
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/peer-to-peer-dinner-charlotte-nc-q220/
LOCATION:Ri Ra Irish Pub & Restaurant\, 208 N Tryon St\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200406T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200406T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T060758
CREATED:20200310T023009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200317T034207Z
UID:25062-1586197800-1586206800@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Cancelled: Peer-to-Peer Dinner: Chicago\, IL
DESCRIPTION:As the national and international response to the growing threat from COVID-19 continues to escalate\, we have made the decision to cancel this upcoming Peer-to-Peer dinner. \nWe will work with Regional Leaders\, Vendors Partners and local venues to reschedule as many of the Peer-to-Peer events as possible. Details will be shared as they become available.
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/peer-to-peer-dinner-chicago-il-q220/
LOCATION:Ruth’s Chris – Chicago\, 431 N Dearborn\, Chicago\, IL\, 60654\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200401T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200401T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T060758
CREATED:20200310T042045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200317T034215Z
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SUMMARY:Cancelled: Peer-to-Peer Dinner: Oklahoma City\, OK
DESCRIPTION:As the national and international response to the growing threat from COVID-19 continues to escalate\, we have made the decision to cancel this upcoming Peer-to-Peer dinner. \nWe will work with Regional Leaders\, Vendors Partners and local venues to reschedule as many of the Peer-to-Peer events as possible. Details will be shared as they become available.
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/peer-to-peer-dinner-okc-ok-q220/
LOCATION:Ranch Steakhouse\, 3000 W Britton Rd\, Oklahoma City\, OK\, 73120\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners
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