Critical Issues In Eyecare: An Md/od Conversation

Q7: How do we measure OPD ROI and monetize the advanced diagnostic test regimen?   From the Marco Power Forum III, New Orleans, LA  with: Larry Patterson, MD Mitch Jackson, MD Cynthia Matossian, MD Neda Shamie, MD Toby Tyson, MD   For more visit https://marco.com

Q6: How do you manage patient expectations and IOL selection?   From the Marco Power Forum III, New Orleans, LA  with: Larry Patterson, MD Mitch Jackson, MD Cynthia Matossian, MD Neda Shamie, MD Toby Tyson, MD   For more visit https://marco.com

Q5: How do we characterize and localize Astigmatisms within the optical pathway?   From the Marco Power Forum III, New Orleans, LA  with: Larry Patterson, MD Mitch Jackson, MD Cynthia Matossian, MD Neda Shamie, MD Toby Tyson, MD   For more visit https://marco.com

Q4: How do you identify OSD in patients, and what measures are required before proceeding with surgery?   From the Marco Power Forum III, New Orleans, LA  with: Larry Patterson, MD Mitch Jackson, MD Cynthia Matossian, MD Neda Shamie, MD Toby Tyson, MD   For more visit https://marco.com/

Q3: What are the multi-function benefits of using an integrated Wavefront Aberrometer, registered on the patient’s optical center?   From the Marco Power Forum III, New Orleans, LA  with: Larry Patterson, MD Mitch Jackson, MD Cynthia Matossian, MD Neda Shamie, MD Toby Tyson, MD   For more visit https://marco.com/

What wavefront data do you use to select EDOF IOLs for patients? From the Marco Power Forum III, New Orleans, LA  with: Larry Patterson, MD Mitch Jackson, MD Cynthia Matossian, MD Neda Shamie, MD Toby Tyson, MD   For more visit https://marco.com/

How does data from Angles Alpha & Kappa, Corneal SA, Coma, pupil size, and Corneal vs. Lenticular Astigmatism improve your premium IOL selections and outcomes? From the Marco Power Forum III, New Orleans, LA  with: Larry Patterson, MD Mitch Jackson, MD Cynthia Matossian, MD Neda Shamie, MD Toby Tyson, MD   For more visit https://marco.com/

In this episode of Critical Issues in EyeCare Nate Bonilla-warfor, OD talks with John Scibal, OD, CBA about retirement planning.  About John Scibal, OD, CBA: Dr. John R. Scibal’s career is focused in both optometry business appraising and management consulting. He is fully certified by the Institute of Business Appraisers (CBA). While working as a practicing optometrist for 25 years, Dr. Scibal developed one of the largest and most successful independent optometric practices in North Carolina. A veteran lecturer throughout the U.S., Dr. Scibal is also a prolific author who has written extensively on a wide range of practice management topics. In addition, he provides consulting services for contact lens and medical software companies.   Q: When is the right time to think about retirement? A: Right now!   No matter what stage you are in your career, you can prepare for retirement.  Retirement in 20 years: Watch the metrics! Especially net revenue Grow the practice - $800,000 Have an associate doctor early Don

** This is the second episode of a 3-part series featuring the Marco Power Forum. **  This is the audio from the the Marco Power Forum 2, recorded at the Bevelo Gas Lantern Gallery meeting 2013 in New Orleans.  The topic is Optimizing Surgical Outcomes with Refractive Wavefront Technology. Participants in the Marco Power Forum 1 were: Larry Patterson, MD - Moderator James J. Salz, MD Cynthia Matossian, MD Mitchell A. Jackson, MD (Co-host of Critical Issues) Jonathan D. Solomon, MD Farrell "Toby" Tyson, MD JC Noreika, MD You can watch the video the event here at Marco.com at the X-Fracton page: https://marco.com/products/xfraction-process/opd-scan-iii-wavefront-aberrometer/ The audio from the Power Forum 2 will be posted soon. 

** This is the first episode of a 3-part series featuring the Marco Power Forum. **  This is the audio from the the Marco Power Forum 1, recorded at the American Academy of Ophthalmology meeting 2011 in Orlando.  The topic is Optimizing Surgical Outcomes with Refractive Wavefront Technology. Participants in the Marco Power Forum 1 were: Larry Patterson, MD - Moderator Arturo Chayet, MD Damien Gatinel, MD Mitchell A. Jackson, MD (Co-host of Critical Issues) Jonathan D. Solomon, MD Kerry D. Solomon, MD Farrell "Toby" Tyson, MD Paolo Vinciguerra, MD You can watch the video the event here at Marco.com at the X-Fracton page: https://marco.com/products/xfraction-process/opd-scan-iii-wavefront-aberrometer/ A full transcript of the Marco Power Forum 1 can be found: https://marco.com/media/1646/optimizing_powerforum.pdf The audio from the Power Forum 2 will be posted soon. 

In this episode of Critical Issues in EyeCare: An MD/OD Conversation, Hosts Mitchell Jackson, MD and Nate Bonilla-Warford, OD talk about an issue that effects eye doctors daily: co-management.  Critical Issues tackled this topic 4 years ago in a conversation between  JC Norieka, MD and Nate Bonilla-Warford, OD, and optometric veteran Dr. Lou Catania. You can find that here or any podcatcher.  Key points from that episode: The importance of trust Co-manage is benefits The role EMR and technology ACA and future of health care,  In this new episode we discuss: Changes that have or haven’t happened since  ASCRS/AAO Joint Guidelines on Co-ManagementImportance of  Proper paperwork Florida law HB-239 Proper coding Transfer of care HIPAA Need for co-management will persist

Hosts Nate Bonilla-Warford, OD and Mitchell Jackson, MD talk about the upcoming Power Forum 3, brought to you by Marco Technologies.  As part of the Marco@50 anniversary celebration. Marco is hosting the Power Forum III at the American Academy of Ophthalmology meeting Friday, November 10th. LOCATION: ‘Bourbon Vieux’ is an event venue in the heart of the French Quarter of NOLA. This second floor setting has all the original old world character of New Orleans, with the largest wrap-around balcony in the quarter.  

By special request, we have a special treat for this episode. Sue Corwin, who has been with Marco for 25 years and serves as the Director of Training and Education talks with Dr. Nate Bonilla-Warford about two subjects.  The first segment is the Marco Institute of Vision Technology, a multi-day training at Marco's headquarters in Jacksonville, FL. Sue and other instructors cover the how, but more importantly the why, behind manual and automated refraction. Attendees come from all over the world for this training.  The second segment covers many of the convenient tips that doctors and staff may have forgtten or did not full grasp when learning how to refract with the TRS-5100 automated refraction system. Trust us, this is one that you do not want to miss! Thank you to Sue for taking the time from her teaching schedule to share these insights with us. If you have questions, you can reach Sue at Marco's headquarters at 1-800-874-5274 x 142. 

This episode brings a new voice to the Critical Issues in Eye Care podcast -  students.  Nate Bonilla-Warford, OD met with four students who are all in their 2nd or 3rd year of training at the Illinois College of Optometry.  Kristin Elise Dzierwa Alex Wiss Aaron Nichols Brandon Zeeben The discussion was real and lively. Some of the topics that were discussed were: Are they getting enough training for business ownership What do students think about eyecare provider supply? How important is it to specialize? What is their 5 to 10 year outlook? What are the pros and cons of optometric residency? How do students perceive advanced technology and electronic records What do students worry about regarding the future of optometry? What about student debt? How do they communicate with practicing doctors? What advice would they give undergrads considering eye care? What, as millennials, would they tell older doctors? Thanks to these students for donating their time for the podcast.   

This is a brief mini-episode to say thank you to all our listeners and to share that we are excited about the future of Critical Issues In Eyecare: An MD/OD Conversation. We'd like to know what you think of the podcast and what we can do to make it better. Please take one minute to fill out this 5-question survey. Your input will help us produce quality shows in the future! The link to the anonymous survey is: tinyurl.com/MDODpodcast Thank you! -Nate and Mitch  

Join us for this important discussion on the role of trade shows in the eyecare industry. G. Timothy Petito, OD, Director of Professional Relations at Marco, joins regular hosts Mitchel Jackson, MD and Nate Bonilla-Warford, OD to talk about about the eye care meetings and the reasons to go to them. Subjects that are covered: What does the Director of Professional Relations do? What it takes for a company to prepare for a professional meeting. What is the ROI of going to a meeting?  Education time vs in-office Diverse experiences Show Savings Should you bring staff? Yes!  Morale Buy-In Recommendations Pearls: Have a strategy Have a schedule Plan in flexibility, too! Ask around.  Maximizing Opportunities on the Exhibit Floor: Take advantage of possible test drives (not available with refractive workstation builds in the practices) Take advantage of other partners and Staff at the meetings Set specific appointments at exhibitor workstations during the meeting Attend in-booth workshops with product sp

For this episode of Critical Issues in EyeCare: An MD/OD Conversation hosts Nathan Bonilla-Warford, OD and Mitchell Jackson, MD are joined by  John Novak, OD. He discusses a subject near and dear to his heart - giving back to the community by volunteering eye care services.   Some of the topics include: The satisfaction of helping those in need Local and international opportunities Monetary and Time donation  Press and recognition    Some of organization that were mentioned in the show are:  Eyecare International - http://www.eyecareint.org/ VOSH International - http://vosh.org/ Lions Club International - http://www.lionsclubs.org/ Vision Is Priceless - http://www.visionispriceless.org/ VisionUSA - http://www.aoafoundation.org/vision-usa/ About Dr. Novak: Dr. John Novak grew up in the Cleveland area, graduated from The Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Science in Biology in 2001 and is a 2005 graduate of The Ohio State University College of Optometry. Dr. Novak completed a hospital-based residency

Join us for this important discussion on payment models in the eyecare industry. Lawyer Allison Shuren joins regular hosts Mitchel Jackson, MD and Nate Bonilla-Warford, OD to talk about about the change payment landscape. New payment models for eyecare are discussed, such as pay-for-performance, bundled disease state management, capitated risk arrangements, and collaborative care.     Topics include: Is pay-for-performance a new trend? Or an old one "on steroids"?  How can doctors push back against these changes?   Can these changes be expected to impact the relationship between optometrists and ophthalmologists?   Do these payment systems essentially mandate EMR in the practice?   And, the million dollar question, what affect will the US election have on the new payment systems?    About Allison Shuren:   Allison Shuren co-chairs the Life Sciences and Healthcare Regulation Practice and advises a wide range of health care clients on regulatory, compliance, enforcement, and legislative matters. Her clients inc

What is the next big thing in eyecare?  New surgical devices? 3D Printing? Telemedicine?   Dr. George Waring IV joins regular hosts Nate Bonilla-Warford, OD and Mitchelle Jackson, MD to take on this subject.      About George Waring IV, MD:  George O. Waring IV, MD FACS is an Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology, the Director of Refractive Surgery at Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), Storm Eye Institute and serves as the Medical Director at Magill Vision Center. Dr. Waring also serves as Adjunct Assistant Professor of Bioengineering at the College of Engineering and Science at Clemson University.  Prior to joining faculty at MUSC,  Dr. Waring specialized in corneal refractive, cataract and intraocular lens surgery in a private practice in Ohio. He has served as Clinical Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at the Emory University School of Medicine, and a Staff Ophthalmologist at the Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center in Atlanta, GA.  Dr. Waring IV is a diplomate of the American Board of Ophthalmolog

  For this episode, Nate and Mitch discuss the MD/OD practice with Walt Whitley, OD.  Topics include: Is Optometric Residency necessary to practice in an MD/OD practice? What about MD Fellowship?  How is the changing medical landscape affecting MD/OD practice? The modern MD/OD mix, does ownership matter? What about state licensure/credentialing variability? Has the  MD/OD relationship improved in the last few decades? Diagnostic equipment and education.  More About Walt Whitley, OD: Dr. Walter Whitley is the director of optometric services at Virginia Eye Consultants and serves several important roles including consultative eye care, clinical research, practice development and the supervision of an extensive referral network. He is a 2002 graduate of Pacific University College of Optometry and completed a residency in ocular disease, refractive and ocular surgery at Eye Care Associates of Nevada. In 2009, he completed his master’s in business administration for the University of Nevada, Reno. Prior to joini