This course will provide unique insight from senior level administrators and a technician trainer. Instructors will present their viewpoints on creating a clinical environment that promotes productivity and efficiency through empowering staff. Instructors will review how they continually engage their staff and how this effects staff retention rates and clinic culture.

This event is sponsored by ASOA Gold Strategic Business Partner:

Every practice administrator has HR horror stories. This presentation will flag issues and present solutions from simple issues to thorny problems. We will tackle HR issues that plague your practice.

2024 MIPS scores were released in September. If you have looked at your MIPS Cost feedback, you’re probably just as lost as if you were reading a lost language. We’ve heard your confusion and we’re here to help! Join us as we outline how changes in the MIPS Cost category have impacted scores and we outline key factors that impact your score.

This course will explore the challenging world of recruiting Ophthalmologists, Optometrists and staff. Taking the changed practice environment into consideration, Ms. Maher and Ms. Summers will provide strategies that practices can employ to assess their practice opportunity. They offer tips on how to compete for top-notch talent. Based on their many years of recruiting experience, Ms. Maher and Ms. Summer will also discuss what young candidates in 2025 are looking for in their ideal practice opportunity and how practices can shape their recruiting process to better meet their expectations.

This event is sponsored by ASOA Gold Strategic Business Partner:

Co-management in ophthalmology represents a continued shift towards integrated and patient-centered eye care. This course aims to educate eye care professionals on the importance of collaborative practice between optometrists and ophthalmologists and adherence to the reimbursement guidelines for comanaged care. CMS rules for co-management of cataract surgery and their impact on premium and refractive surgery will be addressed. Example from of a well-executed protocol will be shared.

This event is sponsored by ASOA Platinum Strategic Business Partner:

You’ve probably heard that AI is transforming ophthalmology. But with all the buzz, how do you separate the hype from what can actually help? And how can you tell which exciting new products will actually benefit your day-to-day? Understanding AI goes beyond learning the lingo — it’s about knowing how to apply it to your practice.

Join this webinar for a strategic look at how AI is being used in ophthalmology today, what to watch for in new solutions and how to discuss AI with your patients. You'll also gain insight into how we approach AI at ModMed®. ModMed leaders will discuss how our AI solutions are designed to support your entire practice through suggested visit notes, streamlined communication and claims denial assessment.

You will learn:

• What AI can and can’t do for ophthalmology

• Tips for choosing the right tools for your practice

• How to get your AI strategy ready for the future

• Ways to discuss AI with your patients that build trust

This event is presented by ASOA Diamond Strategic Business Partner: