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ON THE NET
This site contains useful general eyecare information for you and your patients.
March 2002
Viewpoint
By: Alan B. Aker, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Where'd the Money Go?
March 2002
As I See It
By: Robert D. Watson
Can You Afford to Ignore LASEK?
March 2002
Practice Watch
Tips and News You Can Use
March 2002
Planning Strategies - Negotiate with confidence
By: Richard E. Gable, Ph.D., M.B.A., C.E.O.
Use these moves and countermoves to gain control of a negotiation.
March 2002
Practice Economics - Using a "Common Paymaster"
By: Mark E. Kropiewnicki, Esq., LL.M.,
It's a good idea when employees work for related entities.
March 2002
Focus on Personal Finance - Take Advantage of New Tax Laws
By: Richard J. Alphonso, J.D., CPA, M.S.T.; Anita S. Frank, CPA
Act now to save dollars on both 2001 and 2002 taxes.
March 2002
ASC Management - How to Build Your Staff Schedule
By: Myriam Assouline, B.S.C.N., M.H.A.
Follow these instructions for handling common issues and minimizing overtime.
March 2002
Coding and Reimbursement - Optical Coherence Biometry
By: Suzanne L. Corcoran, C.O.E.
An expert explains what you need to know to ensure proper reimbursement when using this new technology.
March 2002
Risk Manager - When Records Are Subpoenaed
By: Jeffrey D. Weinstock, Esq.
You must respond to a legal request, but that doesn't mean violating the rules of physician/patient confidentiality.
March 2002
Eye On Managed Care - Protect Yourself on HIPAA Issues
By: Gil Weber, MBA
Some third-party payers might overreact as they amend their provider agreements.
March 2002
Street Sense - Free Ride for Biotech is Over
By: Jerry Helzner, Senior Editor
Investors have been very patient with biotech stocks. Now they want to see results on the bottom line.
March 2002
Contact Lens Business - Dry Eye and Contact Lenses
By: Christopher Kent, Senior Associate Editor
Three experts offer suggestions for dealing with contact lens patients who develop this challenging problem.
March 2002
Dispensing Frontiers - Offering Fair Compensation
By: Leona Meditz
How much should you be paying your optician?
March 2002
Marketplace
March 2002
Stat Tracker
The Latest Data on Physician Starting Salaries
March 2002
Targeting Patients with Precision
By: Glenn Hagele
A look at the most detailed refractive marketing data ever collected.
March 2002
How to Purchase Pre-Owned Ophthalmic Equipment
By: Jerry Helzner, Senior Editor
Are You Buying A Bargain--or a Problem?
March 2002
Getting Allergy Symptoms Under Control
By: John Sheppard, MMSc, M.D.
An expert shares ways to maximize the effectiveness of your diagnosis, treatment, and complication management.
March 2002
Use Legal Precedent to Fight Payer Take-Backs
By: Gil Weber, MBA
An Indiana case illustrates how you can win.
March 2002
Does Your Compliance Program Have Teeth?
By: William A. Sarraille, J.D.; Jeffrey S. Peters, J.D.
Without Disciplinary Protocols, Your Efforts Aren't Considered Complete.
March 2002
Still Don't Have a Strategic Plan?
By: Bruce Maller
In the current economic downturn, this tool can make all the difference.
March 2002
Benefit from a Switch to Electronic Medical Records
By: Jerry Helzner, Senior Editor
What You Should Know Before Purchasing an EMR System.
March 2002
UPDATE: Nonpenetrating Filtering Surgery for Glaucoma
By: Stephen Bylsma, M.D.
There's renewed interest in this approach, but when should you use it instead of trabeculectomy?
March 2002
Spotlight on Technology and Technique - Fine-Tuning Phaco
By: Christopher Kent, Senior Associate Editor
Upgraded software and a unique handpiece raise the bar for precision, efficiency and surgeon control.
March 2002
Clinical News
Travoprost study; NSAIDs with latanoprost and brimonidine; the effects of quitting smoking on cataract risk.
March 2002
Excimer Laser Review
An at-a-glance compendium of what's available.
March 2002
Understanding Health Seekers
By: Gerald Meltzer, M.D., M.S.H.A.
Learn how the Internet can help you build patient volume.
March 2002
Building Visibility on the Internet
By: David W. Evans, Ph.D., M.B.A.
Here are some tips on how to attract patients to your Web site.
March 2002
Making Internet Marketing Pay Off
By: Ann Fluty
With the right Internet marketing strategy, you can attract future patients while communicating with current patients.
March 2002
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