Power Hour Optometry

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The Power Hour 6/24/15 Jun 26, 2015

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Listen to Jim McGrann, the current president and soon to be CEO of VSP on this episode of the Power Hour. Jim answers your questions and discusses what’s new at VSP. Get an update on the Premier program, hear about Jim's plan and direction once he becomes CEO, his view on why the millennial market is so important to the industry, and his thoughts on how managed vision care and practitioners can cooperate to the betterment of patients.

The Power Hour 6/17/15 Jun 19, 2015

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The effects of blue light on your patients has been all over the news. Is the science solid, and if so, what are you doing about it? Which lens is best and how should you present it to your patients? Is all blue light bad? Why the emphasis on it now vs. years ago? Get answers to these questions and more. Joining the show will be representatives from Essilor, Zeiss, Hoya, VSP and BluTech so be sure to listen to the important episode.

The Power Hour 6/10/15 Jun 12, 2015

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Google Glass may be in the history books, but as optician John Bonizio discusses on this episode of The Power Hour, wearable eyewear technology can be a significant part of your practice. John talks about particular products he recommends for his patients, how they are presented and aligned with conventional eyewear.

The Power Hour 6/3/15 Jun 05, 2015

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Dr. Keith Thompson from Digital Vision Systems joins the show and talks about new technology that could very well replace your phoropter and be a genuine “game changer.” Keith is the head of the team developing this breakthrough technology and the implications for your practice are staggering.

The Power Hour 5/26/15 May 28, 2015

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Our special guest this week is YOU! Listen as doctors call in to share their experiences in working with a consultant. Gary gives advice on what to look for when choosing which consultant to work with and doctors with new, established and those exiting, call in to share how their consultant helped them.

The Power Hour 5/20/15 May 22, 2015

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The mission of the Vision Impact Institute is to raise awareness about the importance of healthy vision, including the socio-economic impact of Uncorrected Refractive Errors and quality of life benefits of visual correction.

Their president, Maureen Cavanagh is the guest on our next episode. She’ll discuss how they aim to be the voice of vision by gathering and communicating pertinent information to all stakeholders, including government policy makers, optical industry associates and the general public, to mobilize a world-wide movement on visual impairment advocacy.

The Power Hour 5/13/15 May 19, 2015

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Dr. Alan Homestead, director of billing and coding for the Power Practice joins this episode of the Power Hour. Alan separates fact from fiction regarding what you should do to prepare for ICD 10. He also discusses some of the most common billing and coding myths. Being prepared for ICD and using proper billing and coding procedures can significantly alter your practice’s financial destiny. Making mistakes can literally put you out of business!

The Power Hour 5/6/15 May 08, 2015

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In home vision testing by "Visioneers" is here. Listen to David Schafran, the founder of www.goblink.co and Drs. Neil Schafran and Adam Deutscher as they discuss their new technology delivery system for what they refer to as "vision testing."

They discuss the differences between their test and a comprehensive eye examination, talk about the logistics of how and when their Blink optometrists sign off on the test and write an eyeglass prescription and how their technology benefits patients.

The Power Hour 4/29/15 May 04, 2015

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Listen in as we broadcast LIVE from the Vision Source Exchange in Phoenix, Arizona. Joining the show are Vision Source Execs who share their thoughts about where the industry is headed and why joining a doctor alliance is so critical. They also talk about what's new at Vision Source.

The Power Hour 4/22/15 Apr 27, 2015

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Are Independent Practice Associations (IPA's) the answer to managed care woes? Dr. Joseph Ross, president of the NY IPA discusses how IPA's work, his opinion on their advantages compared to current managed care plans, how you can research if there is already one in your state, and if not, how to set one up.

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