Independent Insights

Adding NeuroLens to Private Practice

Welcome to the show, Dr. Jeff Klein out of Norfolk, NE. Today we talked about the benefits of NeuroLens, how he implemented it, and the difference it has made amongst his patients. 
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Understanding Clinical Research Reports

Clinical studies and research papers can be intimidating to read. However, as providers and consumers of healthcare the ability to understand evidence based medicine is important. Dr Kyle Klute walks us through his 4 step process to reading and understanding research. We reference the paper “A 3-year Randomized Clinical Trial of MiSight Lenses for Myopia Control” in the discussion.
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Contact Lens Strategy Discussion

Dr Alex Elson and I had a casual conversation about our contact lens strategies and what we've done and want to do to make them even better. We had not planned on having this discussion but thought it was too good not to share. Vision Source is offering NCLE prep for staff at the Exchange. Vision Source members can register at Vstheexchange.com. If you are interested in attending and learning more about Vision Source Click Here. 

How We Increased Capture Rate 12%

Shelley Smith shared how the practices she manages increased optical capture rate 12% in this Review of Optometric Business article. Check out the article here. We discuss the points she addressed in the article.
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Onboarding Associate Doctors in Your Practice

Dr. Alex Elson joins us to talk about how he successfully onboards associate doctors in his practices.
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Closing Myopia Management Treatment Recommendations

What's the magic number of follow up touch points when recommending myopia management treatment to your pediatric patients? Dr. Thanh Mai discusses his experience and introduces his "Rule of 5."
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Innovation in Private Practice

Dr Tessa Sokol opened her private practice in 2022 after having a Lenscrafters lease for many years. We discuss the importance of innovation in private practice, what it means to be innovative, and how to be innovative. Tessa recently had the opportunity to talk with entrepreneurial expert Robert Herjavec from Shark Tank about innovation.
You can see that interview here: https://brand-studio.fortune.com/alcon/innovative-technology-is-critical-to-top-notch-care/?prx_t=5tcHAAAAAAeyERA&fbclid=IwAR0mkcXZoK1DV-pAv6OdDbNRRgE48QW7uDAQLcdA43RSqSaMAA960FYipcY

Team Communication

Communication is a challenge in any organization and Don Rooker discusses how he utilizes technology like Slack to keep all 25+ employees on the same page during the workday. 

What is Your Business Identity

Knowing your business identity helps your vendor partners to better serve your private practice. Spencer Jones discusses his perspective from the sales rep side of the partnership and shares best practices from his experience working private practices. Spencer is currently Sales Director for EssilorLuxottica. 

Take Care of Your Baby

Denys shares how she implements her unique "Taking care of your baby" philosophy in her role of practice manager in a multi private practice in New Hartford, NY.
 
Denys Meade, CMMP, CPOM, received her certification as a Certified Medical Manager Practitioner at Georgetown Wesleyan University in Palm Harbor, FL. She also received the certification of Certified Practice Office Manger from the Professional Association of Healthcare Specialists