Practice Management

The important role of the optometrist and legal responsibilities

Communication styles to adapt to an optometric setting

Why ODs should consider their own culture and how it influences interactions with patients.

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Effective communication is imperative for patient adherence, it increases patient outcomes, and it reduces malpractice risks.

This poll is for optometrists and eyecare professionals, only. It will close on Friday, October 8, 2021.

Almost 95% of U.S. employers surveyed expect to see increased demand for medical services due to employees deferring care because of the pandemic.

The effect of physician replacements on health care spending

This poll is for optometrists and eyecare professionals, only. It will close on Friday, September 24, 2021.

Improve your local online presence to increase patient volume

Follow the CDC’s Vaccine Toolkit and stay current on evolving CDC guidelines

Effectively communicate risks, benefits, and surgery potential

This poll is for optometrists and eyecare professionals, only. It will close on Friday, August 27, 2021.

Doctors can help improve mental well-being while navigating the postpandemic world

For a majority of ODs, 99 codes work best

Consider these suggestions for accommodating the fastest-growing patient population

Cash flow trumps all

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Top 5 financial metrics every physician should know how to and use them each month