American Optometric Society Inaugural Meeting Details

www.OptometricSociety.org

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Welcome
Members and Guests
The American Optometric Society

Inaugural Meeting
and
Practice Management Seminar


Learn!
Network!
Socialize!
Explore
The Hard Rock Hotel

and San Diego!

Thank you sponsors
Please visit our sponsors for a unique
opportunity to learn about products and
services to help you in your practice.


Sauflon
Pharmaceuticals USA


Auto Ref/Keratometers
Visual acuity meter

NIDEK

Pupillary distance meter
Chart projector
Corneal Topographer


Medical Coding and Reimbursement
EyeCOR is a unique and powerful Coding system for Eye Care. Simply search for a
Diagnosis by Category or Segment of the eye, code number, or a key word and Code
Finder displays all the allowed reimbursable procedures specific to your region.


iZon® High Resolution Lenses

Ophthonix


Eyestar TV


The first step to increasing profits in your practice begins right here,
right now.


Veatch Ophthalmic
Instruments


Thank you sponsors!
Please visit our sponsors for a unique
opportunity to learn about products and
services to help you in your practice.


Schedule of Events
Friday, March 26, 2010

Inaugural Meeting & Practice Management Seminar

4:00-6:00 p.m. – Registration

5:00-6:00 p.m. – Board Meeting 4th Floor, Legends Ballroom

6:00-8:00 p.m. – Member reception 4th Floor Rooftop


Schedule of Events
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Morning Session
7:00-7:45 a.m. – Continental breakfast – Sponsored by Compulink

7:00-7:45 a.m. - Registration

7:45-7:55 a.m. – Welcome and program overview– Pamela Miller, O.D., J.D., AOS President

7:55-8:05 a.m. – AOS Member Insurance Program – John Leder

8:05-10:05 a.m. - How to Bill Correctly to Maximize Beneﬁts – Alan Homestead, O.D.

10:05-10:25 a.m. – Vendor presentations (Sauﬂon, Nidek)

10:25-10:40 a.m. – Break

10:40-11:40 a.m. – The Role of Nutrition In Primary Care Practice – Jeffrey Anshel, O.D.

11:40-12:00 Noon – Vendor presentations – (Veatch Ophthalmics, EyeCOR)


Schedule of Events
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Afternoon Session
Noon to 1:30 p.m. – Lunch and Ophthonix presentation

1:30-3:25 p.m. – 10 Management Concepts O.D.s Need to Know – John McDaniel, O.D.

3:25-3:45 p.m. – Vendor presentations – (Bausch and Lomb Contact lenses,Eyestar TV)

3:45-4:45 p.m. – Using the Internet to Drive Patients to Your Office – Rich Driscoll, O.D.

4:45-5:05 p.m. – Vendor presentations - (Eyecom, I-Deal Optics)

5:05-6:05 p.m. – Avoiding and Surviving VSP Audits – Craig Steinberg, O.D., J.D.

6:05-7:00 p.m. – Reception, Cash Bar, Exhibitor Area


Schedule of Events
Sunday, March 28, 2010

7:00-7:45 a.m. – Continental Breakfast

7:00-7:45 a.m. - Registration

7:45-7:50 a.m. – Welcome and program overview – Pamela Miller, O.D., J.D., AOS President

7:50-8:00 a.m. – Vendor presentation – The Power Practice

8:00-9:45 a.m. – The Grand Illusion – The 5 Places Your Money Is Disappearing to
and How to Fix Them – Gary Gerber, O.D.

9:45-9:55 a.m.- Vendor presentation – Natural Ophthalmics

9:55-10:10 a.m. - Break

10:10-11:45 a.m. – Medical Coding and Reimbursements – Bob Rebello

11:45 a.m. - Adjourn


Special Events
Friday Evening
Board of Directors Meeting 5-6pm, 4th Floor Legends Ballroom
Member Reception 6-8pm, 4th Floor Rooftop

Saturday Evening
Member Reception 6:05-7pm, Exhibit Area


Look What We’ve Done
Presentations and Communications

• C&E Vision Services CE Event, Anaheim, CA November 1, 2009
• Rio Hondo Optometric Society, CA October 27, 2009
• California State Board of Optometry October 22, 2009
• Tri-County Society (Ventura, SB, San Luis Obispo), CA October 17, 2009
• Board of Trustees of the Virginia Optometric Association October 9, 2009
• East West Eye Conference, OH October 7, 2009
• Vision Expo West. Las Vegas. NV October 1, 2009
• Tidewater Virginia Optometric Society September 16, 2009
• Inland Empire Optometric Society, CA September 8, 2009


Presentations and Communications

• California State Board of Optometry March, 2010
• Vision Monday Global Summit, New York City March, 2010
• AOA Legislative Meeting, Washington, DC March, 2010
• American Board of Clinical Optometry, Los Angeles February, 2010
• California Optometric Association, Ontario, CA January, 2010
• C&E Vision Services Meeting, Exhibitor, Anaheim, CA January, 2010
• American Academy of Optometry Meeting, FL November, 2009


Grassroots Work is Never Done

State Boards of Optometry: Initiated formal communications with all of the
boards regarding the potential conflicts and legal issues with ABO/AOA Board
Certification.

California Optometric Association: House of Delegates: Helped draft
resolutions to reform the voting process and to hold the leadership accountable
for their anti-membership actions.

Ohio Optometric Association: Worked with Ohio colleagues in support of
their state association.

ARBO: Held informative discussions regarding a responsible format for a
program of certification of maintenance of continued competency and uniform
continuing education.


Grassroots Work is Never Done

Presentations: AOS board members and state liaisons gave presentations at
various local and state society meetings.

Website: Established a website and email system which allows members to
contact board members and staff easily and directly.

Internet: Maintained a presence on Optcom and ODWire, two professional
discussion groups.

Liaisons: Established a state liaison network for activist members nationwide.


What A Difference!

 Giving its members a voice in their profession.
 Supporting the common goals of its members, and advocating
for its members within other organizations.
 An inclusive and transparent organization that works with
local, regional, and national optometric organizations.
 Committed to communication with, and the fair and equal
representation of its members.
 Dedicated to excellence in patient care and the growth and
expansion of optometrists’ ability to serve the public.


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