Perfect Your Practice
Be aware of new classification of employee vs. independent contractor from labor department
The new rule took effect on March 11. Get answers to questions about the final rule.
How participating in an AOA survey can benefit optometry
Work to ensure optometry’s fair treatment under Medicare stems from the AOA’s participation on an influential committee tasked with valuating services provided to Medicare beneficiaries—and members can have a crucial say in that process.
Why optometrists love the AOA Business Card
Some large practices have generated $36,000 back in rewards annually, while smaller practices benefit with no annual fee or personal liability.
Patient intake coding for medical diagnoses
Patients often find medical plan and vision care plan coverage to be confusing. Take these steps to ensure patients are fully aware when their medical plan may be billed.
Excel Your Career
From the liability insurance you need to begin your career with peace of mind, to retirement planning resources to secure your future—AOAExcel® has the tools for success no matter what stage of your career.
Set your practice up for success
Looking for a New Year’s resolution you can keep? How about elevating your practice management skills to start 2024 off right? Your colleagues share some of their practice management insights, tips and considerations for a healthy practice.
New federal Corporate Transparency Act: What optometric practices need to know to comply
The AOA Center for Independent Practice has developed key resources to help optometric practices comply with the new law, including information on who should report and how to file info on their ownership. Find out what the AOA is doing to relieve the paperwork burden on optometric practices.
How to compete with online sellers
Lean into the experience your practice offers patients.
CMS finalizes 2024 physician fee schedule: AOA’s 8 takeaways for optometry
Medicare’s final rule reduces the calendar year 2024 conversion factor and affects quality performance measures reporting, physician enrollment and starts implementation of a new add-on code.
How do you measure success in your practice?
The AOA’s Center for Independent Practice (CIP) was created to help students and practitioners develop strong partnerships, optimize practice resources, create business strategy and utilize the fundamentals of professional practice advocacy. AOA members of the CIP Committee share how they make their practices thrive.
4 tips to elevate the profession and educate the public
Use your voice to inform patients of the importance of eye health and vision care provided by AOA optometrists.