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Dr. John Rumpakis - Point of Care Testing, Total Patient Care, Dry Eye

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.

Bonus #3: Four Reasons for Utilizing Patient Questionnaires

Today Chris discusses important reasons to incorporate standardized symptom questionnaires into your practice.

Course for implementing a dry eye protocol into your practice: Ocular Surface Disease: Dry Eye and Beyond

Dr. Adam Ramsey - Play Chess Not Checkers

Show Sponsor: CooperVision

Dr. Adam Ramsey was born on the island of Trinidad and Tobago and immigrated to the United States at a young age.  He graduated from The University of Florida cum laude with a degree in Health Education.  Dr. Ramsey then graduated from Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, Tennessee where he obtained his Doctorate of Optometry.  He currently serves as the parliamentarian and co-membership chair of the T. Leroy Jefferson Medical Society the minority medical association of Palm Beach and the Vice-President of Palm Beach County Optometric Association.  Dr. Ramsey opened Iconic Eye Care in Palm Beach Gardens in 2016, an eclectic optical boutique. In his spare Dr. Ramsey volunteers for numerous non-profit including Suits for Seniors mentoring high school students in the classroom and with interns in his office. Dr. Ramsey also participates in numerous health fair and school screenings throughout the county taking his passion outside the office whenever possible. In addition, Dr. Ramsey is married to his beautiful wife Chrissi Ramsey and is a faithful member of Winners Church in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Bonus #2: Can I Bill Fundus Photography and OCT on the Same Day?

Today Chris takes a common listener question and discusses the nuances of proper billing and coding.

Full Billing and Coding Course: Billing and Coding Premier Bundle

Dr. Andrea Knouff - Practice Growth, Dry Eye, and Incorporating Ocular Disease Care into a Primary Care Practice

Show Sponsor: CooperVision

Dr. Knouff received her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Elon University in 2003.  She graduated with clinical honors from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry in 2007.

She underwent extensive training at the renowned Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Miami, Florida before completing a residency in ocular disease in 2008 at Omni Eye Services in Atlanta.

Dr. Knouff has been featured in Northside Women Magazine, Around Town Magazine, and Review of Optometry.  She lectures at national meetings, educating doctors on various vision-related topics. She specializes in pre and postoperative surgical care, eye disease, and contact lenses.

Dr. Knouff decided to start her own practice in December 2013. She provides superior quality eye care for patients of all ages.  She and her husband have a daughter and live on the Westside of Atlanta.  She enjoys music, traveling, and being involved in her local church.

Bonus #1: Preparing for Contract Negotiations

Today Chris and Stephanie discuss how to prepare for contract negotiations.

Stephanie Sharp's Full Course: Payer Contracting in Eyecare

Dr. Travis Zigler - Building an Internet Business, Whole Body Approach to Dry Eye Management

Thanks to our sponsor: CooperVision

Links for the podcast

1. Eye Love Cares Foundation:https://eyelovecares.org/ 

2. Free Rethinking Dry Eye eBook: www.dryeyebook.com or https://eyelovethesun.com/pages/free-dry-eye-book

3. Facebook Group, Dry Eye Syndrome Support Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dryeyesupport/

4. YouTube Channel, The Dry Eye Show: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY1e42WesWrB5ib6gEXpEYw

5. The Dry Eye Show Blog: https://thedryeyeshow.com/ 

 

Dr. Shane Stephenson - Cholesterol, Gabapentin in Optometry and Family Medicine

Thanks to our sponsor: CooperVision

Growing up, Dr. Shane Stephenson always had a feeling he would have a future career in health care. As a teenager, he loved medical programs on television, and, in school, he excelled in science. His interest further grew after a major life event. During his high school years, his father became ill but refused to see a doctor out of fear of being given bad news. Dr. Stephenson’s father, unfortunately, passed away, but he left behind a spark that would ignite his son’s passion for health care. From that day, Dr. Stephenson vowed he would help people who were afraid of seeking medical help. He decided to follow the path to become a doctor.

Dr. Stephenson went on to complete medical school at the St. Louis University School of Medicine. He later completed his residency training at Mercy Medical Center. Today, he is a family medicine doctor at Methodist Physicians Clinic.

To provide exceptional care, Dr. Stephenson believes it is crucial to build a relationship based on honest and open communication. Every person has fears about his or her health, and his mission is to address every concern in order to form an accurate diagnosis. Listening also allows him to learn about the person’s job, habits and personal issues, further allowing him to find the root cause of a problem.

Having gone through a difficult time in his youth, he recognizes that an ill person's loved ones also experience stress. He is dedicated to guiding entire families through tough medical problems and ensures they know he will be there for them every step of the way.

Dr. Harvey Hanlen - Medicare, Private Equity, Meso-zeaxanthin

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Harvey P. Hanlen, OD, FAAO has been in private Optometric practice for over 40 years. He did his undergraduate work at the University of Maryland and received his Doctor of Optometry degree from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry in 1974. He was the President of the Mid-Counties Optometric Society in 1978, served as the President of the Pennsylvania Optometric Association in 1982 and served as the 78th President of the American Optometric Association, completing his term in June, 2000. He served on the Board of Trustees of the Pennsylvania College of Optometry, now Salus University, for 6 years.

 

Jim Greenwood - Concentra, Vision Source and Private Equity

Show Partner: CooperVision

Citations:

• 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.
• Cooper Cost Conversations

Mr. Jim Greenwood is the Retired President & Chief Executive Officer of Vision Source^®, the largest network of private practice optometrists in North America. Prior to Vision Source, Mr. Greenwood served as CEO for Concentra, a national health care company with more than 1,000 clinicians and 300 locations that delivers a wide range of medical services, including urgent care, occupational medicine, physical therapy, primary care and wellness programs. In addition to his role at Vision Source, Mr. Greenwood serves on the Boards of Directors for Legacy Heart Care, Healthcare Associates of Texas and Concentra.

A Baylor University graduate, Mr. Greenwood started his career in healthcare in 1993 when he joined Concentra’s predecessor company as Chief Financial Officer. He is a certified public accountant, serving in the commercial banking industry for seven years after beginning his career in public accounting. He currently serves on the Baylor University Healthcare MBA Program’s Advisory Council.

Dr. David Nelson - Private Equity, Optos and Genetic Testing

Thanks To Our New Sponsor:  CooperVision

Show Citations:

• Comparison of image-assisted versus traditional fundus examination.

• The importance of the peripheral retina in patients with CSCR

Dr. Nelson served in 2001-02 as 80^th President of the American Optometric Association (AOA), a 33,000 member organization of optometrists, following his eight years of service on the Board of Trustees.  The Board of Trustees of AOA, in concert with the AOA Executive Director, oversee the headquarter offices in St. Louis, Missouri and Washington, D.C. with approximately one hundred employees and a nationwide group of volunteer colleagues.  Dr. Nelson’s involvement while on the Board of Trustees included resolving a nationwide, eight-year, anti-trust defense against the association leveled by the state's attorney generals, increasing the association assets nearly forty-fold while defending the lawsuit, initiating the AOA Ophthalmic Council for industry partners and increasing the annual meeting attendance more than threefold.  He served as liaison to each of the organizational centers of the AOA; Federal and State Government Relations, Communication, Membership, Clinical Care, and Administrative Centers.  Dr. Nelson participated in two Executive Director Search Committees.  He served on the personnel, building, finance, and pension fund committees in addition to his year as Secretary-Treasurer of the organization.  Dr. Nelson served as the United States representative to the World Council of Optometry in 2000 and 2001, an organization for optometrists from more than 40 countries, attending meetings in South Africa and Finland.  In addition, Dr. Nelson attended meetings in Japan for the Ophthalmic Council in 2001.  For five years following his term as President of the AOA, Dr. Nelson served on the Judicial Council of the organization. 

Dr. Matt Lunning - Oncology Perspectives

Matt Lunning, DO and I had a conversation about patient interactions, training, overcoming obstacles.  Please enjoy our conversation.