Tag: financial
From Recognition to Action
This article is an excerpt from the Closing the Gaps report.
Gaps in access to eye care for Black Americans remain a persistent challenge. A key...
Optometrists Launch Low-Cost Board Prep
Emily Zediker, OD, and Amy Conner, OD, MBA, began an optometry board prep program out of a mixture of frustration and care. They kept...
$12 Million Recovered Through American Optometric Association Advocacy
Problematic downcoding, large-scale coding and editing issues and issues with vision plans and Medicare credentialing can quickly erode profits in optometry practices. Ongoing, direct...
Increasing Efficiency of Eye Health Testing Protocols
Michael Cymbor, OD, FAAO, says that adopting advanced imaging technology transformed his practice’s workflow and patient care. When his team integrated the Optovue Solix...
When is the Right Time to Refinance?
By Natalie Hayes Schmook, MBA, CFP, CVA, Hayes Wealth Advisors
With mortgage rates dropping, I’m getting asked if now is a good time to refinance....
2026 Golden Opportunity Award Applications Now Open
The AOA Foundation—Optometry Cares® and PERC Alliance have announced the third annual Golden Opportunity Award, an initiative honoring the legacy of Dr. David Golden...
VSP Vision and Vision One Credit Union Launch New Loan Program...
As part of its ongoing efforts to support private practice optometry, VSP Vision™ announced a robust new program with Vision One Credit Union, offering a variety of loan options for...
The AOA Foundation Announces New Silhouette Scholarship
The AOA Foundation announced the launch of a new scholarship in partnership with The Silhouette Group. The Silhouette Scholarship is available to one second...
How Student Loan Reforms Could Impact Optometry Education
Students entering optometry school in academic year 2026-2027 will face a new limitation, as part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. As part...
A Six-Figure Revenue Gap and the Billing Solution That Closed It
Acquiring a new practice is rarely easy. Not only is there a lot for a new owner to learn, but there may also be...
