What the experts don’t say about Managed Vision Care Plans
As a practicing OD who sees patients 3.5 days a week and manages a large multi-location practice with one other owner, I find my primary job is making decisions. As owners, my partner and I have the responsibility to make key decisions that will impact the health of the practice immediately and for years to […]
Vision or Medical?
“I just want to see patients and not worry about what vision coverage or medical insurance they have.” Many doctors have expressed this desire to focus on their patients and not be concerned about the financial side of things. However, if those same doctors would also like to thrive in their private practice, they will […]
What should a CEO know about contact lenses and UPP?
The buzz acronym these days is UPP. With the Unilateral Pricing Policy, businesses must charge a minimum price for a product. This UPP was introduced for the newest and most innovative brands of contact lens, so eye care professionals could take the time to educate, fit, and prescribe these breakthrough lenses for their patients without […]
How to reward staff based on team performance
Employers and employees most always disagree on compensation. Optometrist owners feel they are paying fairly–or even generously–to keep staff members happy and motivated. The optometry staff members believe they are working harder than ever, and deserve to be paid for extra effort. A bonus system that rewards increased team production can alleviate this tension. […]
The Optometry Business Plan Organization Chart
Being the CEO of your company requires you to be a visionary. Visionaries plan for the future with a logical understanding of where their business is now and where they want it to go. If you are not a visionary, find an optometrist with this gift and make an appointment to visit with him or […]