Dr Mick Kling joins to discuss practice transitions. Mick has bought a number of practices himself and has been involved in over 100 practice transitions in his role as Practice Transition Advisor for Vision Source. Mick, along with Ali Oromchian esq and Dale Fisher, host a practice transition course in Houston, TX on May 20-21. Registration is free, for more information and to register CLICK HERE Show Sponsors: CooperVision, MacuHealth ------------------------ Let's Connect! Follow and join the...
Apr 24, 2024•54 min•Ep. 309
The conversation explores the concepts of passive income and residual income, and how professionals and business owners can use them to build the life they want. The guest, Chris Miles, distinguishes between the two types of income, with residual income being generated from business activities and passive income being generated from investments. The conversation also touches on the limitations of traditional financial advice, such as the 4% rule for retirement income, and the importance of contr...
Apr 22, 2024•59 min•Ep. 308
Dr. Nick Wenande discusses the process of passing scope of practice enhancement in South Dakota and the role he played in it. He talks about the grassroots efforts and building relationships with legislators. He also highlights the importance of educating legislators about optometry and the procedures they are capable of performing. Dr. Wenande shares his experience testifying and answering questions from the committee. He discusses the challenges of implementing the new scope of practice and th...
Apr 15, 2024•36 min•Ep. 307
The conversation between Chris and Justin Kwan explores the uncertainties and challenges of myopia management in optometry. They discuss the low percentage of children in optometry practices and the need to prioritize pediatric eye care. They also delve into the potential savings in myopia progression with early intervention and the importance of starting treatment at a younger age. The conversation highlights the cost-benefit ratio of myopia management and the potential long-term benefits for p...
Apr 09, 2024•50 min•Ep. 306
SummaryIn this bonus episode, Chris and Dr. Kyle Klute discuss how habits reveal the core beliefs optometrists have about the value of their care. They explore the idea that beliefs underlie actions and actions reinforce those beliefs. The conversation focuses on the importance of beliefs in pediatric care, the value optometrists place on certain patients, and the impact of beliefs on coding habits. They also provide an action plan for changing beliefs and taking action to reinforce them. Takeaw...
Apr 05, 2024•18 min•Ep. 303
"Dr Brianna Rhue and Mariana, Aaron's virtual assistant, join to discuss best practice when incorporating virtual assistants into your practice. Enjoy the conversation and let us know how you are incorporating virtual assistants in your practice! 'Teem’s mission is to help businesses recruit and hire Virtual Assistants quickly and easily. Teem members are highly educated, HIPAA compliant and are excellent English speakers. Teem understands pay rates and standards of living across the globe, so a...
Apr 03, 2024•52 min•Ep. 305
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Apr 01, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 304
At the beginning of 2024 Dr Chris Wolfe with EyeCode Education completed an in-house chart audit for Aaron's office. In this podcast, Chris and Aaron discuss the impact the initial chart audit had on Aaron's practice and what they found during the most recent audit. They explore the power of understanding your profesional identity and how that leads to better patient care and practice financial growth. To learn more about chart audits through EyeCode Education and the other services they provide...
Mar 27, 2024•56 min•Ep. 302
In this conversation, Dr. Nate McLean and Dan Dionne discuss the complexities and challenges of managed vision care in optometry practices. They highlight the difficulties in verifying insurance eligibility, managing multiple insurance plans, and meeting patient expectations. The conversation emphasizes the need for streamlining processes and leveraging technology to improve efficiency and profitability. They introduce PracticePal, a software solution that automates eligibility and verification ...
Mar 25, 2024•52 min•Ep. 301
Mikaela Bolding, practice administrator at Maple Valley Eye Care Center in Maple Valley, WA (15 years) and Western WA Vision Source Facilitator (6 years) joins to discuss staff motivation and development from the staff's persepctive. Mikaela is passionate about all things optometry and specializes in capture rate (full office participation), sales, trunk shows, and bringing your best self to work/mindset. When not working she can be found ather favorite seafood restaurant on the Washington water...
Mar 20, 2024•55 min•Ep. 300
In this conversation, Davis Corley from Neurolens discusses the HIT6 study and the impact of Neurolens on headache management. The conversation addresses the criticism of the study and the importance of skepticism in optometry. The chapters cover topics such as the choice of HIT6 as a measurement tool, the severity and impact of HIT6 scores, the cost effectiveness of Neurolens compared to other treatments, and the safety profile of Neurolens. The conversation also explores the expansion of Neuro...
Mar 18, 2024•51 min•Ep. 299
Drs John Rumpakis and Aaron Werner discuss audits from the perspective of the payer. Why are we audited? Should we fear them? How do insurers view audits? PRMI provides a broad array of consulting services that can help take your practice to a higher level of productivity and profitability. See what PRMI can do for you at www.PRMI.com or email John@PRMI.com VS Exchange - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfW9C2sOgXZxVFT2jd3t3037ZX02RH3zl-iXKERaoZTtd6i7A/viewform Show Sponsors: CooperVisio...
Mar 13, 2024•52 min•Ep. 298
In this conversation, Dr. Jeff Michaels discusses the importance of scope of practice and the role of the State Government Relations Committee (SGRC) in advancing optometry. He emphasizes the need for optometrists to build relationships with legislators and educate them about the profession. Dr. Michaels also addresses the issue of subsectioning within the optometry profession and the importance of unity. He highlights the growing awareness among new graduates about scope of practice and the nee...
Mar 11, 2024•38 min•Ep. 297
Frederic Jouhet and Aaron Werner discuss how learning to get comfortable being uncomfortable drives growth. They discuss one of thier favorite books Relentless: From Good to Great to Unstoppable by Tim Grover (Michael Jordan's trainer) and how that applies to managing an optometric private practice VS Exchange - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfW9C2sOgXZxVFT2jd3t3037ZX02RH3zl-iXKERaoZTtd6i7A/viewform Show Sponsors: CooperVision, MacuHealth ------------------------- Let's Connect! Follo...
Mar 06, 2024•57 min•Ep. 296
In this live stream, Chris discusses the value of calculators in myopia management. He introduces the podcast sponsors and their role in supporting the podcast. Chris demonstrates a myopia management calculator and explains its limitations. He engages in a Q&A and discussion with Aaron Werner. The live stream concludes with a wrap-up and promotion of the podcast and Vision Source. VS Exchange - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FA.. . -------------------------------- For our listeners, use ...
Mar 04, 2024•31 min•Ep. 295
Drs Frances Bynum, Jeff Clements, Emily Eisenhower, and Aaron Werner visited the CooperVision manufacturing plant in Puerto Rico. Hear their impressions from the visit including insights into team culture and developing your people. They also discuss success and challenges implementing new strategies within their practices and Frances admonishes us for using the F-word (but not the one you're thinking of) VS Exchange - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FA... Show Sponsors: CooperVision, MacuHea...
Feb 28, 2024•55 min•Ep. 294
https://www.eyecodeeducation.com/bundles/eyecode-billing-and-coding-premiere-bundle-billing-coding-with-complete-case-management https://docs.google.com/forms/u/2/d/e/1FAIpQLSfW9C2sOgXZxVFT2jd3t3037ZX02RH3zl-iXKERaoZTtd6i7A/viewform?usp=send_form VS Exchange - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FA... -------------------------------- For our listeners, use the code 'EYECODEMEDIA22' for 10% off at check out for our Premiere Billing & Coding bundle or our EyeCode Billing & Coding course. Sh...
Feb 26, 2024•24 min•Ep. 293
"Giancarlo (Gian) Lemmi was born and raised in Sao Paulo, Brazil. He earned a Bachelor's in Kinesiology and a Master's in Education from Liberty University. He coached the Women's Tennis Team at Liberty University for 10 years before becoming the Tennis Director of Operations for both men's and women's. His teams have amassed more than 100 wins and 3 regular-season conference championships. He also serves as Jon Acuff's Social Media Coordinator and Project Manager. Gian is married to Meredith an...
Feb 21, 2024•54 min•Ep. 292
In this conversation, Dr. John McCall Jr and Dr. Nate Lighthizer discuss the concept of surgical privileges within optometry and the need for surgical excellence. They highlight the minimum surgical requirements for ophthalmology and compare them to the procedures performed by optometrists. The conversation also touches on the impact of surgical privileges on patient care and the perception of optometry as a profession. The speakers emphasize the importance of recognizing excellence in optometri...
Feb 19, 2024•38 min•Ep. 291
Dr. Sundeep Kaur is an Optometric Glaucoma Specialist and a Therapeutic Optometrist, practicing full scope Optometry throughout NJ since graduation. During this time she has established herself as a specialist in the areas of glaucoma, specialty contact lenses, dry eye disease, pediatric eye exams and myopia control. Her training in contact lenses includes difficult fits such as keratoconus, irregular astigmatism, and corneal transplants. Dr. Sundeep Kaur originally grew up in Bethlehem, PA and ...
Feb 16, 2024•54 min•Ep. 290
Meet the power couple, Dr. Adam Bryan and Dr. Kristy Tart-Bryan. These visionary optometrists took a cold start practice to an 8-figure success story. Having achieved a remarkable exit, they now share their expertise through "The Prosper Doctors", a coaching & consulting company dedicated to empowering optometrists to prosper at any stage of practice ownership." www.theprosperdoctors.com www.facebook.com/prosperdoctors Join our live book club Wednesday February 21, 2024 @ 4pm CST to discuss ...
Feb 14, 2024•49 min•Ep. 289
In this conversation, Frederic Jouhet and Dr. Chris Wolfe discuss the prevalence data related to common ocular symptoms and what that could mean to a patient's wellbeing and practice's bottom line. -------------------------------- For our listeners, use the code 'EYECODEMEDIA22' for 10% off at check out for our Premiere Billing & Coding bundle or our EyeCode Billing & Coding course. Sharpen your billing and coding skills today and leave no money on the table! Show Sponsors: CooperVision ...
Feb 12, 2024•41 min•Ep. 288
Federica Violi is a 4th year at ICO and finishing a clinical rotation at Werner Optometry. We dicusss her experience as a student and future plans once she graduates and gets her license. Join Drs Brianna Rhue, Kyle Klute and Aaron Werner as they review the book Buy Back Your Time by Dan Martell. If you don’t have the book you can ORDER HERE . The episode will be recorded, but to share your questions and comments be sure to join live! Wednesday February 21, 2024 @ 4pm CST Link to join: https://r...
Feb 07, 2024•29 min•Ep. 287
------------------------------- For our listeners, use the code 'EYECODEMEDIA22' for 10% off at check out for our Premiere Billing & Coding bundle or our EyeCode Billing & Coding course. Sharpen your billing and coding skills today and leave no money on the table! Show Sponsors: CooperVision MacuHealth EssilorLuxottica
Feb 06, 2024•47 min•Ep. 286
Taylor not only operates underwater as a diver in technically challenging enviromnets, but she trains others to do the same. Efficient and effective communication is critical to the success and well being of Taylor and her students. We discuss the communication and stress managing techniques Taylor uses underwater and how we can apply those within our practices Taylor Ruffer is a PADI Instructor teaching open water, advanced open water, rescue divers, and divemaster courses, along with Emergency...
Jan 30, 2024•47 min•Ep. 285
We analyzed utilization data for optometrists performing visual fields, this is what we found. ------------------------------- For our listeners, use the code 'EYECODEMEDIA22' for 10% off at check out for our Premiere Billing & Coding bundle or our EyeCode Billing & Coding course. Sharpen your billing and coding skills today and leave no money on the table! Show Sponsors: CooperVision MacuHealth EssilorLuxottica
Jan 29, 2024•27 min•Ep. 284
Dr. Allen Chung completed his Bachelor’s Degree in Economics at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) and then received his Doctorate of Optometry from the Southern California College of Optometry in Fullerton, California. He completed his clinical training at the San Diego Naval Hospital, Hu Hu Kam Memorial Hospital in Arizona, and the University Eye Center at Los Angeles. Dr. Chung has been excited to bring his expertise in myopia control, ocular disease, contact lens, dry eye, and ma...
Jan 25, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 283
Dr. Kristin O'Brien opened her second cold start practice in Denver, NC where she lives with her husband and 2.5 year old daughter. She is very involved in optometry outside of her practice as an Administrator for Vision Source and the Director of Brand Development & Marketing with iCare Advisors, a cold start consulting company. Dr O'Brien authored an article "What New ODs Want" ( https://www.optometricmanagement.com/issues/2023/novdec/business-new-od/ ) Connect with Dr O'Brien: www.icaread...
Jan 24, 2024•53 min•Ep. 282
As a sales professional with strong experience in promoting products to decision-makers in clinical and corporate settings, Ranjan has an extensive set of skills to deliver immediate and long-term results for any organization. -------------------------------- For our listeners, use the code 'EYECODEMEDIA22' for 10% off at check out for our Premiere Billing & Coding bundle or our EyeCode Billing & Coding course. Sharpen your billing and coding skills today and leave no money on the table!...
Jan 22, 2024•57 min•Ep. 281
Scott Sennett President and CEO of Tura since 2011 In 2023 Tura celebrated 85 years as a leader in eyewear design and distribution. Tura is best known for premium quality and elevated design across a broad portfolio of brands including Tura, Titanflex, Ted Baker, L.A.M.B, Barbour, and a host of others. Tura is headquartered in Manhattan’s fashion district. Join Drs Brianna Rhue, Kyle Klute and Aaron Werner on Wednesday February 21, 2024 @ 4pm CST as they review the book Buy Back Your Time by Dan...
Jan 17, 2024•42 min•Ep. 280
