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Today I had an amazing conversation with Dr. Mick Kling.  Mick has a business finance consulting company called Impact OD and we discussed his roots with LeadershipOD, Business Finance, Profit First and fiscally sound ideas for cash flow and business management. Please enjoy our conversation, and as always, if you want to get the most current episodes, be sure to subscribe to the podcast and give us a 5-star review! 

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Show Sponsor: CooperVision and CooperVision Sustainability Larry Savage is an immunology territory business manager at Takeda pharmaceuticals.  Check him out here.

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Show Sponsor: CooperVision and CooperVision COVID-19 Resources   Check out John Vuong here.

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Check out one of my new favorite podcasts, Less than 2000.  This week Chad, Adam and I discussed Fight Club!

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Show Sponsor: CooperVision Dr. Carlson is a 1989 graduate of Pacific University College of Optometry in Forest Grove, OR. She then completed a residency in Hospital-based Rehabilitative Optometry at the American Lake and Seattle VA. In 1990 she opened Heartland Eye Care. Dr. Carlson is active in the North Dakota Optometric Association (having served as the first female President in 1998), the American Optometric Association and the American Public Health Association. She is also a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry. In 2004 Dr. Carlson was elected to the American Optometric Association Board of Trustees. In June of 2010 she was elected to the position of President-Elect and became the Association’s first female President in June 2011. In 1995 Dr. Carlson was honored as the North Dakota Young Optometrist of the Year and Optometrist of the Year in 2003. She and her husband/partner, Dr. Mark Helgeson, were recognized as the 2001 Walsh County Entrepreneurs of the Year. Dr. Carlson is a native of Hallock, MN. She and Dr. Helgeson have two sons, Seth and Ian.

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Show Sponsor: CooperVision Contact [email protected] for more information about Cooper's Essential Healthcare Program. This week I had Drs. Tad Kosanovich and Bob Bittle on to discuss our profession's reaction to recommendations and guidelines surrounding COVID-19.

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Show Sponsor: CooperVision Contact [email protected] for more information about Cooper's Essential Healthcare Program. Intervening in the disease process as early as possible on behalf of her patients is the driving factor for Dr. Munson's commitment to continued education and accolades. Dr. Munson's background includes a degree in Biology earned in 2008 from Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, Oklahoma and her Doctorate earned from the Oklahoma College of Optometry in 2012.  Dr. Munson completed her residency specializing in the treatment and management of ocular disease with emphasis in performing minor surgical and laser treatments to the eye in 2013. She earned her Fellowship in ocular disease with the American Academy of Optometry in 2014 and earned her certificate in Advanced Optometric Surgical Training from the Oklahoma College of Optometry in 2015. Dr. Munson serves as an adjunct professor with the Pacific College of Optometry of Forest Grove, Oregon and is licensed in New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Colorado. Dr. Munson discloses her consultant role with Oasis Medical, Inc, eyeBrain Medical, Inc. and Colorado’s Dry Eye Society, LLC.

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Show Sponsor: CooperVision Contact [email protected] for more information about Cooper's Essential Healthcare Program. Travis Hornsby started Student Loan Planner in October 2016 after helping his wife and her friends figure out their six-figure student loans.  He used to be a bond trader, so he took his excel heavy skill set and built models for how to save money paying back student debt.   Check Travis out here.

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Show Sponsor: CooperVision Get the book: 24th and Glory Dirk writes stories and columns about Husker football in addition to covering general assignments and enterprise for The World-Herald. Follow him on Twitter @dirkchatelain.

Support your association with EyeCode Clinical Update!   Show Notes: Local Coverage Determination CPT III Code Determinations Code Examples: 0198T Ocular blood flow measure 0207T Clear eyelid gland w/ heat/intermittent pressure  0329T Monitoring of IOP for 24 hours or longer- report  0330T Tear film imaging, unilateral or bilateral-report  0333T Visual evoked potential, screening of acuity-auto 0464T Visual evoked potential testing for glaucoma 0341T Quantitative pupillometry with interpretation and report 0356T Insertion of drug-eluting implant into lacrimal canaliculus, each 0378T Visual field assessment, with concurrent real time data analysis and accessible data storage with patient-initiated data transmitted to a remote surveillance center for up to 30 days; review and interpretation with report by a physician or other qualified health care professional 0379T Technical support and patient instructions, surveillance, analysis, and transmission of daily + emergent data reports prescribed by a physician or other qualified health care professional 0380T Computer-aided animation + analysis of time series retinal images for the monitoring of disease progression, unilateral or bilateral, with interpretation and report  0444T Initial placement of a drug-eluting ocular insert under one or more eyelids, including fitting, training, and insertion, unilateral or bilateral 0445T Subsequent placement of a drug-eluting ocular insert under one or more eyelids, including re-training, and removal of existing insert, unilateral or bilateral 

Show Sponsor: CooperVision Professor John Nolan is the Principal Investigator of the Macular Pigment Research Group at the Waterford Institute of Technology in Ireland. He specializes in the role of eye nutrition for vision and prevention of blindness, and the link between nutrition and brain health and function. He has presented at more than 100 international scientific conferences and has published more than 85 peer-reviewed scientific papers.  To learn more about Dr. Nolan’s work: www.profjohnnolan.com www.bonconference.org https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meso-zeaxanthin www.meso-zeaxanthin.org www.macularcarotenoids.org www.nrci.ie

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Show Sponsor: CooperVision Dr. Wesley grew up in Pipestone, Minnesota and received her bachelor’s degree at the College of Saint Benedict. She then went on to The Ohio State University, where she pursued concurrent degrees in both clinical optometry and masters in vision science. Accolades for Dr. Wesley include The Ohio State University College of Optometry 2006 Graduate of the Year and fellowship within the American Academy of Optometry. She enjoys all aspects of primary care, especially contact lenses and children’s eye exams. Dr. Wesley enjoys travel, reading, and spending time with her family. Congrats to Dr. Wesley for being 2011's Minnesota Young Optometrist of the Year! Dr Wesley was also nominated in 2013 for the Early Professional Achievement Award from The Ohio State University College of Optometry Alum Association - the criteria was an alum who is 15 years or less out of school who has demonstrated professional achievement and success within the optometric industry. In July of 2013, Dr. Wesley was selected by the readers of Review of Optometric Business and Vision Monday as a “2013 Optometric Business Innovator.” A Professional Advisory Panel of optometrists helped identify Optometric Business Innovators from across the U.S.—individuals who excel at using creative and results-oriented approaches in the following areas: Marketing Digital Media Business Management Dispensary (Optical Dispensing) Dispensary (Contact Lens Dispensing) The Patient Experience Influencers In 2014, Dr. Wesley was voted one of the Most Influential Women in Optical by readers of Vision Monday and 20/20 magazines.

Support your association with EyeCode Clinical Update! Show Notes: Below is a (non-exhaustive) list of commonly used codes in optometry that if appropriate should be included on the claim form once per year even if it is a secondary diagnosis:   H40.10X(0,1,2,3,4) - Unspecified open-angle glaucoma H40.11X(0,1,2,3,4) - Primary open-angle glaucoma H40.121(0,1,2,3,4) - Low-tension glaucoma, right eye H40.122(0,1,2,3,4) - Low-tension glaucoma, left eye H40.123(0,1,2,3,4) - Low-tension glaucoma, bilateral H40.129(0,1,2,3,4) - Low-tension glaucoma, unspecified eye H40.131(0,1,2,3,4) - Pigmentary glaucoma, right eye H40.132(0,1,2,3,4) - Pigmentary glaucoma, left eye H40.133(0,1,2,3,4) - Pigmentary glaucoma, bilateral H40.139(0,1,2,3,4) - Pigmentary glaucoma, unspecified eye H40.15(1,2,3,9)      - Residual stage of open-angle glaucoma H43.1(0,1,2,3)        - Vitreous hemorrhage I10                          - Essential (primary) hypertension

Show Sponsor: CooperVision  Study citation: CooperVision data on file 2015. 95% of wearers who say health is important are willing to pay more for contact lenses that ensure eye health. December 2015 contact lens wearer survey, n=564. ----more---- Dr. Erika Morrow, M.S., O.D. attended the University of Colorado at Denver and graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Biology in 2012. She went on to pursue her Doctorate of Optometry and Masters of Vision Science at the University of Alabama at Birmingham where she graduated with honors in 2016. While in optometry school, Dr. Morrow was inducted into the Beta Sigma Kappa Honor Society and was an officer for several student organizations. As a student, she completed an externship in ocular disease at the Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center and a primary eye care rotation at a private practice in Birmingham, Alabama. She was recognized as an outstanding clinician in Ocular Disease. Upon completing her training, she returned to Colorado and joined a group practice where she practiced until relocating to the coastal region of Georgia in 2017 for her husband's career at Gulfstream. ​ She was born and raised in Denver, Colorado is one of eight children, and has 17 nieces/nephews. Dr. Morrow has been happily married to her husband, Brian Morrow, since 2009, and they have two wonderful senior pups. They enjoy traveling, camping, hiking, & frequenting the local establishments of Savannah. She is looking forward to getting involved in the Savannah community and building lasting relationships with her patients. Come by and get to know her! Remember to add your favorite place to eat and thing-to-do in Savannah, to our growing list!

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Show Sponsor: CooperVision By day, Dr. Roya Habibi is a fellowship trained optometrist practicing in Seattle, WA, but by night (and all other times) she is a dog lover, foodie and adventure enthusiast. Spanning across her workplace and hobbies, she is a problem solver and someone who appreciates finishing the last check on a to-do list. Roya has extra interests in solving the problem of dry eye disease and utilizing scleral contact lenses, particularly when prescribed outside-the-box. ----more---- Dr. James Deom, AKA Jimmy to most, is a father, husband, beekeeper, chicken farmer, and passionate eye doc. He is an owner of a large two location multidisciplinary practice in the middle of no-where Pa (Northeastern Pa – think Scranton and “The Office”). He enjoys seeing all kinds of patients but does have particular interests in scleral contact lenses, advanced dry eye treatment, brain injury and vision rehabilitation. Jimmy is known as “the_live_eye” on Instagram because one of his favorite things to do is live video for his practice as well as “try not to blink.” Catch him on the podcast or on one of his many live videos!

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For more information about CooperCompanies approach to corporate responsibility check out their press release here.  Learn more about CooperVision & Sustainability by checking out their sustainability report card and the links below: Facilities certified to environmental standards Costa Rica UK. and Spain Award-winning efforts Environmental Sustainability and Occupational Health & Safety Honors Puerto Rico Environmental Award Operating on wind energy in New York state Partnerships Optometry Giving Sight International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness Our Children’s Vision Other philanthropic initiatives

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Show Sponsor: CooperVision   Michael Hyatt Content https://michaelhyatt.com/ https://michaelhyatt.com/leadtowin/   3 Actions to Lead Through Today’s Crisis 3 Ways to Inspire Your Team   Why Leaders Can’t Ignore Vision   Jim Collins   How the Mighty Fall Synopsis  

Show Sponsor: CooperVision Today I sat down with my friends from different specialties in healthcare to get their perspectives on the COVID-19 crisis.

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Show Sponsor: CooperVision In today's show, my trusted friends and colleagues discuss the current state of the COVID-19 outbreak and its impact on our patients, profession and practices. Need CE?  Check out EyeCode Education

Today we discuss telehealth service expansion and other topics related to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Show links: Telehealth statements: Aetna Cigna BlueCross BlueShield Medicare CDC Resources for Clinics and Healthcare Facilities

Show Sponsor: CooperVision Show links: Inflammadry CLIA Waiver How-To Dr. Rumpakis is currently President & CEO of Practice Resource Management, Inc., a firm that specializes in providing a full array of consulting, appraisal, and management services for healthcare professionals and industry partners. He has developed some of the leading Internet‐based software applications for the medical/eye care field such as ReimbursementPLUS.com®, the industry-leading cloud‐based CPT CodeData and Information Service and WhatsMyPracticeWorth.com®, a dynamic online practice appraisal tool. He is also the founder of Opt‐ED® Professional Continuing Education (www.Opt‐ED.com) which creates and delivers top tier continuing education around the country as well as Opt‐IN® which provides optometric marketing and promotional services. Named the Chief Medical Coding Editor for Review of Optometry & Optometric Management, he has been extensively published on the topics of third party coding & billing, strategy development and execution, practice management, team building, maximizing effectiveness and profitability, including the textbook “Business Aspects of Optometry”. Dr. Rumpakis is a popular lecturer both nationally and internationally. In addition to having had a successful solo practice, Dr. Rumpakis developed the practice management curriculum at Pacific University College of Optometry and taught optometric & medical economics there for over a decade. A 1984 graduate of Pacific University College of Optometry, he most recently served on the AOA’s Third Party Center Executive Committee. He has also served as Vice‐Chair of AOA’s Optometry’s Meeting® Executive Committee, was the primary architect of the AOA Advantage program for student debt relief, and has served as chair for the Student Debt Special Project Team, the Gold Disk Project Team, the Practice Perpetuation Project Team and Practice Transition Team.