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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200622T183000
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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:20260424T024057
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:20260424T024057
CREATED:20200414T033608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200417T044341Z
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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:20260424T024057
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:20260424T024057
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:20260424T024057
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:20260424T024057
CREATED:20200310T042612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200317T034146Z
UID:25074-1586370600-1586379600@portal.pecaa.com
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:20260424T024057
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:20260424T024057
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:20260424T024057
CREATED:20200310T042045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200317T034215Z
UID:25071-1585765800-1585774800@portal.pecaa.com
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200331T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200331T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T024057
CREATED:20200310T021647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200317T034349Z
UID:25059-1585679400-1585688400@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Cancelled: Peer-to-Peer Dinner: Houston\, TX
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-houston-tx-q220/
LOCATION:Topgolf – Houston\, 1030 Memorial Brook Blvd\, Houston\, TX\, 77084\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200331T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200331T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T024057
CREATED:20200229T071003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200317T034357Z
UID:24963-1585679400-1585688400@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Cancelled: Peer-to-Peer Dinner: Orlando\, FL
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-orlando-fl-q120/
LOCATION:Christner’s Prime Steakhouse\, 729 Lee Rd\, Orlando\, FL\, 32810\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200331T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200331T110000
DTSTAMP:20260424T024057
CREATED:20200304T082428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200304T082428Z
UID:25019-1585648800-1585652400@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Webinar: The Year to Perfect Your Practice's Marketing
DESCRIPTION:2020: The Year to Perfect Your Practice’s Marketing\nDate & Time: Tuesday\, March 31\, 2020  |  10:00am – 11:00am Pacific\nPresented by: Julia Jones\, Content Specialist\, VSP Global \nCourse Description: \nHas your practice struggled to perfect your marketing efforts? What’s been proven to work and what doesn’t? Join us for this webinar as we discuss 5 quick tips that every practice should be doing with their marketing in 2020. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/webinar-perfect-marketing/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200328T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200328T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T024057
CREATED:20200229T072016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200317T035514Z
UID:24966-1585420200-1585429200@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Cancelled: Peer-to-Peer Dinner: Des Moines\, IA
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-desmoines-ia-q120/
LOCATION:801 Chophouse\, 801 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50309\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200326T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200326T110000
DTSTAMP:20260424T024057
CREATED:20200324T063321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200324T063321Z
UID:25332-1585216800-1585220400@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Webinar: COVID-19 and Human Resource Issues
DESCRIPTION:COVID-19 and Human Resource Issues\nDate & Time: Thursday\, March 26\, 2020  |  10:00am – 11:00am Pacific\nPresented by: Sharon Jutila\, Human Resource Consultant\, AmeriBen \nCourse Description: \nJoin us as we talk about the two new federal paid leave laws and how they apply to your practice. We will discuss the differences between reduction in hours\, furlough\, temporary layoff and permanent layoff and how you can make the best decision for your practice and your employees. Learn what those decisions mean for your employees in terms of applying for unemployment. \nAlso\, learn about issues you need to be aware of related to employees on your health insurance plans and how employment decisions you make might affect them. Finally\, we will discuss paid time off and how that plays into these issues. At the end of the webinar\, we will open the discussion up for a Q & A session so you can get advice specific to your situation. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/webinar-coronavirus/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200324T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200324T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T024057
CREATED:20200310T021115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200317T035525Z
UID:25056-1585074600-1585083600@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Cancelled: Peer-to-Peer Dinner: Kennewick\, WA
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-kennewick-wa-q120/
LOCATION:Proof Gastropub\, 924 N Columbia Center Blvd\, Ste 310\, Kennewick\, WA\, 99336\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200319
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200321
DTSTAMP:20260424T024057
CREATED:20191126T045040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200317T035650Z
UID:22076-1584615600-1584712800@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Postponed: Billing & Coding Workshop: Portland\, OR
DESCRIPTION:Billing & Coding Workshop\n*As the national and international response to the growing threat from COVID-19 continues to escalate\, we have made the decision to postpone this live event. We will inform participating members when new dates have been selected.  \nLed by PECAA Billing & Coding Advisors Teri Thurston & Libby MacFarland\, this two day Member-only 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. \nVIEW AGENDA
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/billing-coding-workshop-portland-or-march-2020/
LOCATION:DoubleTree Hilton Portland\, 9575 SW Locust Street\, Tigard\, OR\, 97223\, United States
CATEGORIES:Regional Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200318T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200318T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T024057
CREATED:20200215T041601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200317T035715Z
UID:24608-1584556200-1584565200@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Cancelled: Peer-to-Peer Dinner: Las Vegas\, NV
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-las-vegas-nv-q120/
LOCATION:Eeat\, 7865 West Sahara Ave\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 89117\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200318T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200318T183000
DTSTAMP:20260424T024057
CREATED:20200125T054032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200310T043450Z
UID:24369-1584552600-1584556200@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Webinar: Advances in Modern Cataract Surgery
DESCRIPTION:Advances in Modern Cataract Surgery\n~COPE ID #: 67459-PO~\nDate & Time: Wednesday\, March 18\, 2020  |  5:30pm – 6:30pm Pacific\nPresented by: John McGreal\, OD \nCourse Description: \nThis course will discuss the latest innovations in modern cataract surgery. Topics include: \n\nNew anesthetic approaches\nNew and emerging IOLs\nNew pharmaceutical options\nRefractive planning\n\nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/webinar-cataract-surgery/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200317T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200317T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T024057
CREATED:20200215T042922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200317T035727Z
UID:24615-1584469800-1584478800@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Cancelled: Peer-to-Peer Dinner: Dallas\, TX
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-dallas-tx-q120/
LOCATION:Ferrari’s Italian Villa\, 1200 William D Tate\, Grapevine\, TX\, 76051\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200312T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200312T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T024057
CREATED:20200207T025754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200207T025754Z
UID:24509-1584037800-1584046800@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Peer-to-Peer Dinner: Costa Mesa\, CA
DESCRIPTION:Boosting Staff Efficiency & Productivity\nOffice productivity is an important tenet in creating a successful practice. As workloads increase\, staff efficiency and communication can have a profound impact on whether the practice continues to grow or remains stagnant. At our upcoming Peer to Peer dinner\, we will be discussing strategies to improve staff productivity as well as the following key points:\n\nMaximize your practice workflow and avoid bottleneck areas\nCreating a positive work environment and providing resources to cultivate effective staff communication\nTeam building: staff training and office meeting strategies\nMeasuring office productivity\n\nThis dinner is open to doctors and practice managers. \nWe hope to see you there! \nRSVP NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/peer-to-peer-dinner-costamesa-ca/
LOCATION:The Capital Grille – Costa Mesa\, 3333 Bristol St\, Costa Mesa\, CA\, 92626\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200311T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200311T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T024057
CREATED:20200215T042559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200215T042559Z
UID:24614-1583951400-1583960400@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Peer-to-Peer Dinner: Austin\, TX
DESCRIPTION:CE Dinner: Community Services for Low Vision & Indigent Patients\nThis program will begin with a presentation by Jim Meehan\, CEO of Austin Lighthouse\, of the services the Lighthouse provides to blind and vision disabled people. It is hoped that both the low vision practitioner\, as well as those who are not currently offering low vision services\, will leave with a better understanding of resources available to this patient population. A handout of services\, organizations\, and suppliers who can contribute to a blind / indigent patient’s needs will be provided.\n\nOne hour of General CE has been applied for.\nThis dinner is open to doctors and 3-4 staff members per practice. \nWe hope to see you there! \nRSVP NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/peer-to-peer-dinner-austin-tx-q120/
LOCATION:Fixe Southern House\, 500 W 5th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200311T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200311T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T024057
CREATED:20200215T042106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200215T042106Z
UID:24609-1583951400-1583960400@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Peer-to-Peer Dinner: Cincinnati\, OH
DESCRIPTION:Maximizing Your PECAA Benefits\nAt our upcoming Peer to Peer dinner\, we’ll share a good meal while exploring ways to maximize the value of our PECAA benefits. Among the topic points we’ll discuss together:\n\nVendor discounts/rebates: strategies for reducing our costs.\nStaff oriented resources: training and educational resources to make our practices more efficient and customer oriented.\nSpecial Programs: PECAA’s Association Health Plan and Integrated Eye Care Initiative (IECI) offer new ways to save money and create tomorrow’s new opportunities.\n\nThis dinner is open to doctors and practice managers. Due to space constraints\, please limit your RSVP to 2 individuals per practice. \nWe hope to see you there! \nRSVP NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/peer-to-peer-dinner-cincinnati-oh-q120/
LOCATION:Nicola’s\, 1420 Sycamore St\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200311T110000
DTSTAMP:20260424T024057
CREATED:20200125T032757Z
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UID:24363-1583920800-1583924400@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Webinar: Maximize Your PECAA Membership
DESCRIPTION:Maximize Your PECAA Membership… Starting With Pizza on PECAA!\nDate & Time: Wednesday\, March 11\, 2020  |  10:00am – 11:00am Pacific\nPresented by: Sara Campbell\, Membership Manager\, PECAA \nCourse Description: \nJoin Sara Campbell\, PECAA’s Membership Manager\, for a look at the newest PECAA services and vendors as well as a refresher on the valuable services already available to your practice. \nLearn about: \n\n90 Days to Dry Eye – PECAA’s newly developed program designed to help your practice capitalize on a growing patient base.\nPECAAHP – PECAA’s Member-only health care solution\nNew vendor partnerships for 2020 – CooperVision\, GLCO\, EyePromise\n\nPlus\, enjoy a refresher on PECAA’s many other services and vendor partnerships so you can continue to Propel Your Practice Forward with PECAA. \nAs a special thank you for attending\, PECAA will reimburse your practice up to $50.00 for lunch!*\n*Reimbursement details will be provided during the webinar\, attendance is required. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/webinar-pizza-on-pecaa-2020/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200311T074500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200311T113000
DTSTAMP:20260424T024057
CREATED:20200208T063341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200218T055349Z
UID:24542-1583912700-1583926200@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Selling Workshop: San Jose\, CA
DESCRIPTION:Combatting Online Eyeglass Sales\nWe have become a connected and on-the-move society. Not only is today’s mobile technology stressing our eyes\, it’s also resulting in people who are multitasking and more connected with their devices than ever before. As a result\, patients are having their eye exam at their independent eye care professional’s office\, but purchasing their eyewear and contact lenses elsewhere. These declining capture rates of frame\, lens\, and contact lens sales account for 60% of an independent optometry practice’s total revenue. \nWe invite you to join us on Wednesday\, March 11 for this half-day workshop. The event is open to Members & prospective Members and is free to attend. Breakfast is included. \nWhat You’ll Learn:  \n\nGenerate & Connect with Patients\nIncrease Capture Rate\nDifferentiate Your Practice\nRecommend Digital Vision Solutions\nCreate Compelling Displays\nOvercome Purchasing Hesitations\n\nWho Should Attend? \n\nOwners\, Administrators\, Managers\nOptometrists (3 COPE-PM)\nSpectacle Opticians (3 ABO)\nContact Lens Technicians (3 NCLE)\nParaoptometric Technicians (3 CPC)\n\nWe hope to see you there! \nREGISTER NOW \nVIEW AGENDA
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/selling-workshop-san-jose-ca/
LOCATION:Sheraton Palo Alto\, 625 El Camino Real\, Palo Alto\, CA\, 94301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Regional Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200310T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200310T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T024057
CREATED:20200207T061542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200207T061542Z
UID:24513-1583865000-1583874000@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Peer-to-Peer Dinner: San Antonio\, TX
DESCRIPTION:CE Dinner: Community Services for Low Vision & Indigent Patients\nThis program will begin with a presentation by Mike Gilliam\, CEO of Lighthouse San Antonio\, of the services the Lighthouse provides to blind and vision disabled people. It is hoped that both the low vision practitioner\, as well as those who are not currently offering low vision services\, will leave with a better understanding of resources available to this patient population. A handout of services\, organizations\, and suppliers who can contribute to a blind / indigent patient’s needs will be provided.\n\nOne hour of General CE has been applied for.\nThis dinner is open to doctors and 3-4 staff members per practice. \nWe hope to see you there! \nRSVP NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/peer-to-peer-dinner-sanantonio-tx-q120/
LOCATION:Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse – San Antonio\, 255 E Basse San Antonio\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78209\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200310T074500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200310T113000
DTSTAMP:20260424T024057
CREATED:20200208T061827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200208T061827Z
UID:24538-1583826300-1583839800@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Selling Workshop: San Diego\, CA
DESCRIPTION:Perfecting Patient Communication\nThere are more choices than ever before to purchase eyewear and contact lenses. As a result\, patients are having their eye exam at their independent eye care professional’s office\, but purchasing their eyewear and contact lenses elsewhere. These declining capture rates of frame\, lens\, and contact lens sales account for 60 percent of an independent optometry practice’s total revenue. \nThis workshop provides practices with a major growth opportunity and is designed to improve oral communication skills\, listening skills\, and will help eye care professionals identify the most common patient purchasing hesitations and offers specific strategies for success. \nWe invite you to join us on Tuesday\, March 10 for this half-day workshop. The event is open to Members & prospective Members and is free to attend. Breakfast is included. \nWhat You’ll Learn:  \n\nIncrease Capture Rate\nImprove Patient Satisfaction\nGenerate New Patients Online\nPlan for Space & Staffing\nBenchmark Using KPIs\nIncrease Profit Per Patient\n\nWho Should Attend? \n\nOwners\, Administrators\, Managers\nOptometrists (3 COPE-PM)\nSpectacle Opticians (3 ABO)\nContact Lens Technicians (3 NCLE)\nParaoptometric Technicians (3 CPC)\n\nWe hope to see you there! \nREGISTER NOW \nVIEW AGENDA
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/selling-workshop-san-diego-ca/
LOCATION:Sheraton Mission Valley Hotel\, 1422 Camino Del Rio S\, San Diego\, CA\, 92108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Regional Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200305T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200305T190000
DTSTAMP:20260424T024057
CREATED:20200201T034934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200201T034934Z
UID:24488-1583427600-1583434800@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:SECO Reception: Atlanta\, GA
DESCRIPTION:SECO Reception Event\nWe hope you will join us for a Happy Hour Reception taking place in conjunction with the 2020 SECO Congress. We will convene early evening on Thursday\, March 5th for beverages\, hors d’oeuvres\, and the chance to connect with your colleagues. \nThis event is open to all member doctors and staff\, along with prospective members. The restaurant is just a short walk from where the conference takes place. \nWe hope to see you there! \nRSVP NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/seco-reception-atlanta-ga/
LOCATION:Sweet Georgia’s Juke Joint\, 200 Peachtree St\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30303\, United States
CATEGORIES:State Association Events,Regional Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200305T074500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200305T113000
DTSTAMP:20260424T024057
CREATED:20200123T040750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200123T040750Z
UID:24311-1583394300-1583407800@portal.pecaa.com
SUMMARY:Combatting Online Eyeglass Sales Workshop: Honolulu\, HI
DESCRIPTION:Combatting Online Eyeglass Sales Workshop\nWe have become a connected and on-the-move society. Not only is today’s mobile technology stressing our eyes\, it’s also resulting in people who are multitasking and more connected with their devices than ever before. As a result\, patients are having their eye exam at their independent eye care professional’s office\, but purchasing their eyewear and contact lenses elsewhere. These declining capture rates of frame\, lens\, and contact lens sales account for 60% of an independent optometry practice’s total revenue. \nWe invite you to join us on Thursday\, March 5 for this half-day workshop. The event is open to Members & prospective Members and is free to attend. Breakfast is included. \nWhat You’ll Learn:  \n\nGenerate & Connect With Patients\nIncrease Capture Rate\nDifferentiate Your Practice\nRecommend Digital Vision Solutions\nCreate Compelling Displays\nOvercome Purchasing Hesitations\n\nWho Should Attend? \n\nOwners\, Administrators\, Managers\nOptometrists (3 COPE-PM)\nSpectacle Opticians (3 ABO)\nContact Lens Technicians (3 NCLE)\nParaoptometric Technicians (3 CPC)\n\nWe hope to see you there! \nREGISTER NOW \nVIEW AGENDA
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/combatting-online-eyeglass-sales-workshop-honolulu-hi/
LOCATION:Honolulu Country Club\, 1690 Ala Pu'umlu St\, Honolulu\, HI\, 96818\, United States
CATEGORIES:Regional Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200304T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200304T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T024057
CREATED:20200207T044110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200207T044110Z
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SUMMARY:Peer-to-Peer Dinner: Minneapolis\, MN
DESCRIPTION:Billing & Coding\nThe revenue cycle is one of the financial pillars in any optometric business. Capturing all earned revenue in a timely fashion is essential. The challenge around third party billing can be difficult at times and impacts the day-to-day operations. Understanding and developing proactive strategies to manage these challenges can positively impact the financial bottom line and increase efficiencies to reduce costs.\n\nAt our upcoming dinner\, PECAA Billing & Coding Advisor Teri Thurston will lead a discussion on the strategies to overcome challenges around billing and coding for medical services\, including?\n\nFirst line of defense in collecting patient information and insurance verification\nTune into the coding elements that drive reimbursement\nIndividual medical insurance policies\nOther opportunities to enhance revenue\n\nThis dinner is open to doctors and 3-4 staff members per practice. \nWe hope to see you there! \nRSVP NOW
URL:https://portal.pecaa.com/event/peer-to-peer-dinner-minneapolis-mn-q120/
LOCATION:Pizza Luce\, 402 2nd Ave N\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Dinners
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