Practice Management
How to handle bad reviews and ratings
While a single poor review often doesn’t ruin a practice’s reputation, it does pose a challenge considering how search results dictate decisions these days.
Most asked coding questions: dilation
The AOA’s experts provide answers to the questions your colleagues are asking.
How the updated position statement can help guide telemedicine in optometry
With fresh insight from clinicians, policy experts and industry leaders on new technologies and AI, optometry’s visionary plan to advance quality care and safeguard doctor-patient decision-making is taking hold.
3 questions to ask your malpractice insurance agent
Bring these questions to the next meeting with your insurance agent, and hear from an industry expert on how these questions should be answered by someone who is protecting your career.
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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.
COVID-19 PHE ending: What does that mean for telemedicine?
The public health emergency officially expires on May 11 with immediate consequences on PREP Act vaccination authority and federal student loans, while telehealth allowances receive several months’ reprieve.
2 points to keep in mind when patients decline dilation
While dilation is not required when coding for a comprehensive eye exam following CPT guidance, it is the standard of care.
Optometry’s medical eye care opportunity a boon for patients, coordinated care
‘Eyeconomist’ data shows optometry’s market opportunities ‘never better’ with rapidly increasing demand for medical eye care services underscoring the profession’s role in primary eye health and vision care.
As law evolves, Board of Trustees updates AOA Antitrust Compliance Policy
Violators of antitrust laws are potentially subject to criminal and civil penalties, as well as “immediate dismissal” from their position or relationship with the AOA, even if they were unaware their actions were not legal.
Be prepared
Steps to consider now, in preparation for when social determinants of health are fully integrated into EHRs—so that data can be analyzed in a meaningful way and social service agencies can be partners in finding solutions for those who need them.
8 questions about life insurance answered
Learn about the advantages of group term life insurance through AOAExcel®.