Optometric Practice in the nursing home setting is not always very glamorous; however, there are many reasons optometrists might want to consider adding this specialty to their practice arsenal due to tremendous need. This is a common question among new grads due to the changing landscape of healthcare along with the disruptive forces and entities […]
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How to improve claims management and reimbursement in the Optometry practice?
Claims management and reimbursement are changing in healthcare and one of the strongest signs of those is the Affordable Care Act. As the act has come to inclusion is has resulted in different billing regulations this has led to many healthcare organizations to consider the patient-centered care model. The providers are reeling under the low […]
How to Unveil the Independent Side of Optometry?
The world and business of optometry practice have changed beyond all recognition in the last three decades. This is due to the emergence and growth of the multiple sectors and the ever more sophisticated range of clinical testing equipment that is available. Against this backdrop, a vibrant independent sector still holds a substantial presence and […]
5 Steps Helping Optometrist Maximize Optical Profit
Industry benchmarks help optometrists maximize their profit through different product sales. Eye-wear and contact lenses hold 61 percent of the optometrist gross revenue with eyewear sales alone accounting 43 percent. The Median Gross Profit margin on an eyewear sale is 61 percent and as we see the eyewear market expanding we would be seeing an […]
What you should watch out as a Beginner in Optometry Billing and Coding?
Running an optometry business is not that difficult if you have the right kind of resources to complete all the tasks. Right from patient encounters to admissions and from checking their eye problems to getting reimbursed via perfect medical billing and coding is a work cycle. If you are new to the world of Optometry […]
Why Optometrists Need Optometry Medical Billing Companies to Win Patient Trust?
As an Optometrist, you are not just providing eye care services to your patients, but your facility is your business as well. Optometry specialists should know that there are fundamentals of medical billing and coding concepts that must be understood. And if not done correctly you may stand to lose patient trust. While some optometrists knowingly […]
Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) Solutions for Optometry Physicians
Streamlined business solutions in the form of revenue cycle management and medical billing are hard to get. Optometry physicians, who run a small-scale business in their locality, are finding it difficult to manage their facility owing to the high costs of the in-house accounts department. However, while choosing RCM solutions is thing stands vital, which […]
How to Improve the Scope of Optometry Practice with New Legislation?
Education and training are the two differences considered primary between ophthalmologists and optometrists. While an ophthalmologist is the physician who “specializes in the refractive, medical and surgical care of the eyes and visual system and in the prevention of disease and injury”; an optometrist “examines the eye for vision prescription and corrective lenses and examining, […]
Vital Elements to Lookout in an Optometry Billing and Coding Company
The job of an Optometrist is multifaceted; you have to take care of a wide range of activities happening in your facility. Along with the daily chores of overlooking patient eyesight, revenue management of the practice is another time-consuming activity, which if not handled properly by your accounts department may lead to a serious financial […]