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