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

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 <a href="https://marco.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://marco.com</a>

Power Forum III, Part 7: ROI

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

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 <a href="https://marco.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://marco.com</a>

Power Forum III, Part 6: Patient Expectations

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

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 <a href="https://marco.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://marco.com</a>

Power Forum III, Part 5: Characterizing Astigmatism

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/

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 <a href="https://marco.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://marco.com/</a>

Power Forum III, Part 4: Wavefront and Ocular Surface Disease

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/

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 <a href="https://marco.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://marco.com/</a>

Power Forum III, Part 3: Multimodality Wavefront Benefits

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/

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 <a href="https://marco.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://marco.com/</a>

Power Forum III, Part 2: Wavefront EDOF IOLs

How does data from Angles Alpha &amp; 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/

How does data from Angles Alpha &amp; 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 <a href="https://marco.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://marco.com/</a>

Marco Power Forum III, Part 1: Data and Outcomes

John Scibal

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’t neglect optical Culture of customer service Weekly Staff meetings Consider specialty services  Retirement 3 to 5 years away: Things to watch:  Steady revenue Curb appeal Invest in technology   Time of sale  Use an unbiased consultant to limit emotional involvement Get an appraisal  What to do afterward?  Stay on or not? Stay on for no more than a year Often comes down to financial constraints of practice and selling doctor 

In this episode of Critical Issues in EyeCare Nate Bonilla-warfor, OD talks with John Scibal, OD, CBA about retirement planning.  <a href="Mcdanialandscibal.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">About John Scibal, OD, CBA:</a> 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: <ul> <li>Watch the metrics! Especially net revenue</li> <li>Grow the practice - $800,000</li> <li>Have an associate doctor early</li> <li>Don’t neglect optical</li> <li>Culture of customer service</li> <li>Weekly Staff meetings</li> <li>Consider specialty services</li> </ul> Retirement 3 to 5 years away: Things to watch: <ul> <li>Steady revenue</li> <li>Curb appeal</li> <li>Invest in technology</li> </ul>  Time of sale <ul> <li>Use an unbiased consultant to limit emotional involvement</li> <li>Get an appraisal</li> </ul> What to do afterward? <ul> <li>Stay on or not?</li> <li>Stay on for no more than a year</li> <li>Often comes down to financial constraints of practice and selling doctor</li> </ul>

#28 - Prepairing for Retirement with John Scibal, OD, CBA

** 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 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 <a href="http://Marco.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Marco.com</a> at the X-Fracton page: <a href="https://marco.com/products/xfraction-process/opd-scan-iii-wavefront-aberrometer/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://marco.com/products/xfraction-process/opd-scan-iii-wavefront-aberrometer/</a> The audio from the Power Forum 2 will be posted soon.

Special Episode - Marco Power Forum 2

** 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. 

** 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 <a href="http://Marco.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Marco.com</a> at the X-Fracton page: <a href="https://marco.com/products/xfraction-process/opd-scan-iii-wavefront-aberrometer/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://marco.com/products/xfraction-process/opd-scan-iii-wavefront-aberrometer/</a> A full transcript of the Marco Power Forum 1 can be found: <a href="https://marco.com/media/1646/optimizing_powerforum.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://marco.com/media/1646/optimizing_powerforum.pdf</a> The audio from the Power Forum 2 will be posted soon.

Special Episode - Marco Power Forum 1

In the same spirit that Marco has invested nearly a half century, striving to advance the EyeCare profession with intelligent and relevant diagnostic solutions and automated process efficiencies, Marco is now privileged to be launching a series of Podcast discussions that will directly address the difficult issues that are both engulfing and shaping our industry.Relevant issues that directly impact the lifeblood of Ophthalmology and Optometry- both separately and entwined, will be engaged and challenged. Spirited and meaningful discussions will be led by Nate Bonilla-Warford, OD and Mitch Jackson, MD - their guests will be vetted in select discussion topics, assured to deliver valuable insights.Please join this Podcast series as we tackle topics that span practice flow challenges, to optimizing patient outcomes, to the future challenges of EyeCare. Regardless of topic, expect all issues to be met with experience, depth, and vigor.Find out more at Marco.com, search Twitter or Facebook for MarcoOphthalmic. Join the Marco Ophthalmic Doctors Forum at https://www.facebook.com/groups/MarcoDocs/.Finally, please send feedback about how we can improve the show to socialmedia@marco.com! Thank you for listening!

In the same spirit that Marco has invested nearly a half century, striving to advance the EyeCare profession with intelligent and relevant diagnostic solutions and automated process efficiencies, Marco is now privileged to be launching a series of Podcast discussions that will directly address the difficult issues that are both engulfing and shaping our industry. Relevant issues that directly impact the lifeblood of Ophthalmology and Optometry- both separately and entwined, will be engaged and challenged. Spirited and meaningful discussions will be led by Nate Bonilla-Warford, OD and Mitch Jackson, MD - their guests will be vetted in select discussion topics, assured to deliver valuable insights. Please join this Podcast series as we tackle topics that span practice flow challenges, to optimizing patient outcomes, to the future challenges of EyeCare. Regardless of topic, expect all issues to be met with experience, depth, and vigor. Find out more at <a href="http://Marco.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Marco.com</a>, search Twitter or Facebook for MarcoOphthalmic. Join the Marco Ophthalmic Doctors Forum at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/MarcoDocs/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/MarcoDocs/</a>. Finally, please send feedback about how we can improve the show to socialmedia@marco.com! Thank you for listening!

Critical Issues in Eyecare: An MD/OD Conversation

Jeff Walline

For this episode of Critical Issues in Eyecare: An MD/OD Conversation, we feature a conversation with one of the world's experts in myopia control, Dr. Jeff Waline from The Ohio State University. The myopia epidemic is an an incredibly hot topic in vision care. And we are lucky to have had this opportunity to talk to Dr. Walline.  These are some of the questions that hosts Nate Bonilla-Warford, OD and Mitchel Jackson, MD, ask him 1. Some doctors feel that the 'myopia epidemic' is due to increased detection of myopia. What evidence do you share with them to persuade them that there is an increase in myopia?2. What are the causes of the this increase?3. What are the most effective methods of myopia control? Which is most commonly employed?4. What forms of myopia control fair the best in terms of rebound after cessation of treatment?5. How beneficial is myopia control if the child still has to wear glasses or contact lenses to be able to see?6. Do you anticipate sending kids for collagen crosslinking once FDA approved?7. What's in the works regarding the study of soft multifocal contacts for myopia control? What are some research/papers that will be coming out on this topic?  About Dr. Walline: Jeffrey J. Walline, OD PhD received his Doctor of Optometry degree from the University of California, Berkeley School of Optometry in 1996, and he received a Master’s degree in Physiological Optics from The Ohio State University College of Optometry in 1998. He completed a PhD degree in Vision Science from The Ohio State University College of Optometry in 2002. Dr. Walline has conducted several pediatric contact lens studies to evaluate the effect of contact lens wear on myopia progression and children's self-perceptions. Dr. Walline is the Chair of the Bifocal Lenses In Nearsighted Kids (BLINK) Study, a multicenter randomized clinical trial enrolling nearly 300 children that is sponsored by the National Eye Institute. He also teaches Vision of Children and Specialty Contact Lenses to third year optometry students. Dr. Walline also founded the Kids Contact Lens Clinic at the Ohio State University College of Optometry. He examines patients and provides contact lens care and myopia control to young children.

For this episode of Critical Issues in Eyecare: An MD/OD Conversation, we feature a conversation with one of the world's experts in myopia control, Dr. Jeff Waline from The Ohio State University. The myopia epidemic is an an incredibly hot topic in vision care. And we are lucky to have had this opportunity to talk to Dr. Walline.    These are some of the questions that hosts Nate Bonilla-Warford, OD and Mitchel Jackson, MD, ask him   1. Some doctors feel that the 'myopia epidemic' is due to increased detection of myopia. What evidence do you share with them to persuade them that there is an increase in myopia? 2. What are the causes of the this increase? 3. What are the most effective methods of myopia control? Which is most commonly employed? 4. What forms of myopia control fair the best in terms of rebound after cessation of treatment? 5. How beneficial is myopia control if the child still has to wear glasses or contact lenses to be able to see? 6. Do you anticipate sending kids for collagen crosslinking once FDA approved? 7. What's in the works regarding the study of soft multifocal contacts for myopia control? What are some research/papers that will be coming out on this topic?    About Dr. Walline:   Jeffrey J. Walline, OD PhD received his Doctor of Optometry degree from the University of California, Berkeley School of Optometry in 1996, and he received a Master’s degree in Physiological Optics from The Ohio State University College of Optometry in 1998. He completed a PhD degree in Vision Science from The Ohio State University College of Optometry in 2002. Dr. Walline has conducted several pediatric contact lens studies to evaluate the effect of contact lens wear on myopia progression and children's self-perceptions. Dr. Walline is the Chair of the Bifocal Lenses In Nearsighted Kids (BLINK) Study, a multicenter randomized clinical trial enrolling nearly 300 children that is sponsored by the National Eye Institute. He also teaches Vision of Children and Specialty Contact Lenses to third year optometry students. Dr. Walline also founded the Kids Contact Lens Clinic at the Ohio State University College of Optometry. He examines patients and provides contact lens care and myopia control to young children.

#14 Jeff Walline, OD, and Myopia Control

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 

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. <a href="http://mdodpodcast.com/post/68697581521/3-guest-lou-catania-od-faao-on-co-management-in" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">You can find that here</a> or any podcatcher.  Key points from that episode: <ul> <li>The importance of trust</li> <li>Co-manage is benefits</li> <li>The role EMR and technology</li> <li>ACA and future of health care, </li> </ul> In this new episode we discuss: <ul> <li>Changes that have or haven’t happened since </li> <li><a href="http://ascrs.org/resources/ascrsaao-joint-guidelines-co-management" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> ASCRS/AAO Joint Guidelines on Co-Management</a>Importance of </li> <li>Proper paperwork</li> <li><a href="http://floridasoptometry.gov/latest-news/co-management-of-postoperative-care/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Florida law HB-239</a></li> <li>Proper coding</li> <li>Transfer of care</li> <li>HIPAA</li> <li>Need for co-management will persist</li> </ul>

#27 - Co-management Revisisted

For this episode of Critical Issues in Eyecare, an MD/OD conversation, Nathan Bonilla-Waford, OD and Mitch Jackson, MD talk about the nature of the relationships between MDs and ODs.  Here are some topics covered:  How has the MD/OD relationship has changed over the last 20 years? Better, worse, or no different? Is there is a great difference in this relationship between the personal level and the national organization level? Has the OD expanding scope has on this relationship?  Has the change in technology such as as EMR and diagnostic equipment have affected the MD/OD relationship?

For this episode of Critical Issues in Eyecare, an MD/OD conversation, Nathan Bonilla-Waford, OD and Mitch Jackson, MD talk about the nature of the relationships between MDs and ODs.  Here are some topics covered: <ul> <li>How has the MD/OD relationship has changed over the last 20 years? Better, worse, or no different?</li> <li>Is there is a great difference in this relationship between the personal level and the national organization level?</li> <li>Has the OD expanding scope has on this relationship? </li> <li>Has the change in technology such as as EMR and diagnostic equipment have affected the MD/OD relationship?</li></ul>

#7 - The Ophthalmology - Optometry Relationship

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 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.  <ul> <li>Kristin Elise Dzierwa</li> <li>Alex Wiss</li> <li>Aaron Nichols</li> <li>Brandon Zeeben</li> </ul> The discussion was real and lively. Some of the topics that were discussed were: <ul> <li>Are they getting enough training for business ownership</li> <li>What do students think about eyecare provider supply?</li> <li>How important is it to specialize?</li> <li>What is their 5 to 10 year outlook?</li> <li>What are the pros and cons of optometric residency?</li> <li>How do students perceive advanced technology and electronic records</li> <li>What do students worry about regarding the future of optometry?</li> <li>What about student debt?</li> <li>How do they communicate with practicing doctors?</li> <li>What advice would they give undergrads considering eye care?</li> <li>What, as millennials, would they tell older doctors?</li> </ul> Thanks to these students for donating their time for the podcast.

25: Special Student Edition

Kerry Solomon

Join Nate and Mitch as we talk about critical issues in cataract surgery with Kerry Solomon, MD.  Topics include: - Recent tefractive changes in cataract surgey - How many cataract patients want to be less dependent on glasses - Are there trends in multifocal IOLs use? - What kind of language is best to discuss cataract surgery options? - What are upcoming changes in cataract technology? - What about improving compliance with patient post-op eye drops? - What are the biggest reasons that patients delay cataract surgery?   About our guest:  Dr. Solomon has been named one of the “Best Doctors in America” for cataract and refractive (vision correction) surgery. Many popular magazines and newspapers have recognized Dr. Solomon, including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Money, Redbook, and Readers Digest. You may have seen him on NBC’s Today and in Healthy Body, Healthy Mind, a PBS series that aired in more than 140 countries. Dr. Solomon has been named to the Executive Committee and Governing Board of the American Society of Cataract &amp; Refractive Surgeons (ASCRS).

Join Nate and Mitch as we talk about critical issues in cataract surgery with Kerry Solomon, MD.  Topics include: - Recent tefractive changes in cataract surgey - How many cataract patients want to be less dependent on glasses - Are there trends in multifocal IOLs use? - What kind of language is best to discuss cataract surgery options? - What are upcoming changes in cataract technology? - What about improving compliance with patient post-op eye drops? - What are the biggest reasons that patients delay cataract surgery? About our guest:  Dr. Solomon has been named one of the “Best Doctors in America” for cataract and refractive (vision correction) surgery. Many popular magazines and newspapers have recognized <a href="http://www.drkerrysolomon.com/mtpleasant/dr-solomon.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dr. Solomon</a>, including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Money, Redbook, and Readers Digest. You may have seen him on NBC’s Today and in Healthy Body, Healthy Mind, a PBS series that aired in more than 140 countries. Dr. Solomon has been named to the Executive Committee and Governing Board of the American Society of Cataract &amp; Refractive Surgeons (ASCRS).

#9 - Trends in cataract surgery with Kerry Solomon, MD

Walt Whitley

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 joining Virginia Eye Consultants, Dr. Whitley served as medical optometrist for Eye Care Associates of Nevada in the Reno and Las Vegas offices and helped develop one of the largest optometric referral centers in Nevada.

For this episode, Nate and Mitch discuss the MD/OD practice with Walt Whitley, OD.  Topics include: <ul> <li>Is Optometric Residency necessary to practice in an MD/OD practice?</li> <li>What about MD Fellowship? </li> <li>How is the changing medical landscape affecting MD/OD practice?</li> <li>The modern MD/OD mix, does ownership matter?</li> <li>What about state licensure/credentialing variability?</li> <li>Has the  MD/OD relationship improved in the last few decades?</li> <li>Diagnostic equipment and education. </li> <li>More</li> </ul> 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 joining Virginia Eye Consultants, Dr. Whitley served as medical optometrist for Eye Care Associates of Nevada in the Reno and Las Vegas offices and helped develop one of the largest optometric referral centers in Nevada.

#20 - MD/OD practice with Walt Whitley, OD

Lou Catania

Co-Management has been a hot topic in eye care for years. How will co-management be affected in this time of change? Host JC Norieka, MD and Nate Bonilla-Warford, OD, turn to optometric veteran Lou Catania for a lively discussion.  These are some of the questions we asked:  How important is co-management in eyecare today?  How has co-management changed? What are  the drivers of this change? How does having better instrumentation  elevate the comanager's role and lead to better outcomes? What other legal trends affect co-management nationwide? What aboiut OD to OD comanagement? How has the nature of the communication between the surgeon and co-managing doctor changed?  About Dr. Catania Dr. Louis J. (Lou) Catania is an internationally acclaimed clinical educator, author and a recognized expert in corneal disorders, refractive surgery and new eye care technologies. He has been a clinical practitioner for thirty-six years as well as the Chief of Eye Services for two large medical groups in Rochester, N.Y. and Philadelphia, PA. After graduating from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry in 1969, he completed a 2-year residency in primary eye care and anterior segment disease with the University of Rochester, School of Medicine's Associated Hospital Residency Program where he also taught primary care optometric and medical interns and residents for 8 years. Currently, Lou is associated with Nicolitz Eye Consultants, a multispecialty ophthalmology group in Jacksonville, FL. He also does clinical research on numerous developing eye care technologies; serves as a consultant and advisor to multiple ophthalmic companies and professional journals; holds academic ranks at numerous educational institutions; and he continues to write and lecture extensively. worldwide. He was voted one of the 10 most influential optometrists of the 20th century by the Review of Optometry Journal.   Please send feedback to socialmedia@marco.com about how we can improve the show! Thank you for listening! Find out more at Marco.com, search Twitter or Facebook for MarcoOphthalmic. Join the Marco Ophthalmic Doctors Forum at https://www.facebook.com/groups/MarcoDocs/.

Co-Management has been a hot topic in eye care for years. How will co-management be affected in this time of change? Host JC Norieka, MD and Nate Bonilla-Warford, OD, turn to optometric veteran Lou Catania for a lively discussion.  These are some of the questions we asked: <ul> <li>How important is co-management in eyecare today? </li> <li>How has co-management changed? What are  the drivers of this change?</li> <li>How does having better instrumentation  elevate the comanager's role and lead to better outcomes?</li> <li>What other legal trends affect co-management nationwide?</li> <li>What aboiut OD to OD comanagement?</li> <li>How has the nature of the communication between the surgeon and co-managing doctor changed?</li> </ul> About Dr. Catania Dr. Louis J. (Lou) Catania is an internationally acclaimed clinical educator, author and a recognized expert in corneal disorders, refractive surgery and new eye care technologies. He has been a clinical practitioner for thirty-six years as well as the Chief of Eye Services for two large medical groups in Rochester, N.Y. and Philadelphia, PA. After graduating from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry in 1969, he completed a 2-year residency in primary eye care and anterior segment disease with the University of Rochester, School of Medicine's Associated Hospital Residency Program where he also taught primary care optometric and medical interns and residents for 8 years. Currently, Lou is associated with Nicolitz Eye Consultants, a multispecialty ophthalmology group in Jacksonville, FL. He also does clinical research on numerous developing eye care technologies; serves as a consultant and advisor to multiple ophthalmic companies and professional journals; holds academic ranks at numerous educational institutions; and he continues to write and lecture extensively. worldwide. He was voted one of the 10 most influential optometrists of the 20th century by the Review of Optometry Journal.  Please send feedback to socialmedia@marco.com about how we can improve the show! Thank you for listening! Find out more at <a href="http://Marco.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Marco.com</a>, search Twitter or Facebook for MarcoOphthalmic. Join the Marco Ophthalmic Doctors Forum at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/MarcoDocs/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/MarcoDocs/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/MarcoDocs/</a>.

#3 Guest Lou Catania, OD, FAAO on Co-Management in Eyecare

George Waring

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 Ophthalmology.  Dr. Waring IV has received numerous awards and distinctions for excellence in ophthalmology including the American Academy of Ophthalmology Achievement Award, the Intraocular Implant and Refractive Society Gold Medal Award and the Patients’ Choice Award.  He has been recognized as one of the Nation’s Top Doctors in Ophthalmology by Castle Connolly’s Guide to America’s Top Ophthalmologists, and as a Top Ophthalmologist and Leading Physician of the world by the International Association of Ophthalmologists.

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 Ophthalmology.  Dr. Waring IV has received numerous awards and distinctions for excellence in ophthalmology including the American Academy of Ophthalmology Achievement Award, the Intraocular Implant and Refractive Society Gold Medal Award and the Patients’ Choice Award.  He has been recognized as one of the Nation’s Top Doctors in Ophthalmology by Castle Connolly’s Guide to America’s Top Ophthalmologists, and as a Top Ophthalmologist and Leading Physician of the world by the International Association of Ophthalmologists.

#21: Dr. George Waring, IV on  The Next Big Thing in Eyecare

Richard Lindstrom

For the first episode of 2014, we are excited to bring you a conversation with widely-known Richard Lindstrom. We talk about the "seminal" changes he has witnessed in regard to the technology of cataract surgery, the increased expectations of patients in regard to outcome, integrated eyecare delivery, the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, the $500 cataract surgery barrier and more! Dr Richard L Lindstrom, founder and attending surgeon of Minnesota Eye Consultants and Adjunct Professor Emeritus at the University of Minnesota Department of Ophthalmology, is a board-certified ophthalmologist and internationally recognized leader in corneal, cataract, refractive and laser surgery. He has been at the forefront of ophthalmology's evolutionary changes throughout his career, as a recognized researcher, teacher, inventor, writer, lecturer and highly acclaimed physician and surgeon.

For the first episode of 2014, we are excited to bring you a conversation with widely-known Richard Lindstrom. We talk about the "seminal" changes he has witnessed in regard to the technology of cataract surgery, the increased expectations of patients in regard to outcome, integrated eyecare delivery, the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, the $500 cataract surgery barrier and more! Dr Richard L Lindstrom, founder and attending surgeon of Minnesota Eye Consultants and Adjunct Professor Emeritus at the University of Minnesota Department of Ophthalmology, is a board-certified ophthalmologist and internationally recognized leader in corneal, cataract, refractive and laser surgery. He has been at the forefront of ophthalmology's evolutionary changes throughout his career, as a recognized researcher, teacher, inventor, writer, lecturer and highly acclaimed physician and surgeon.

#4 Changes in Ophthalmology with Dr. Richard Lindstrom

Paul Karpecki

If you have wondered what the benefits of wavefront analysis are to eyecare practice, then this show is for you. Our guest is Dr. Paul Karpecki, a prolific optometrist from Kentucky.  Some of the areas covered are:  Wavefront analysis in patient education Wavefront in practice efficiency Wavefrot in cataract co-management The patient perception of wavefront analysis And much more...   About Dr. Kapecki: Dr. Karpecki graduated from Indiana University and completed an Optometric Fellowship in Cornea and Refractive Surgery at Hunkeler Eye Centers in Kansas City, in affiliation with the Pennsylvania College of Optometry in 1994. He focuses on corneal disease and in particular ocular surface disease and clinical research. He has lectured in over 400 symposia covering four continents and is the first Optometrist to be invited to both the Delphi International Society at Wilmer-John's Hopkins that includes the top 25 dry eye experts in the world, and the National Eye Institute's Dry Eye Committee. This was a task force established by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to give a presentation to Congress on better understanding and treating dry eye disease in women. He is the immediate past president of the Optometric Council on Refractive Technology, is current Chair of the Refractive Surgery Advisiory Board to the American Optometric Association (AOA), Chairman of the Topical Interest Group in Refractive Surgery, Chairman of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeon's Task Force on the Integrated Eyecare Delivery System, Chairman of the Kentucky Optometric Association Education Committee and serves on the AOA Congress Education Committee. A noted educator and author, Dr. Karpecki presently serves on seven professional journal editorial boards.

If you have wondered what the benefits of wavefront analysis are to eyecare practice, then this show is for you. Our guest is Dr. Paul Karpecki, a prolific optometrist from Kentucky.  Some of the areas covered are: <ul> <li>Wavefront analysis in patient education</li> <li>Wavefront in practice efficiency</li> <li>Wavefrot in cataract co-management</li> <li>The patient perception of wavefront analysis</li> <li>And much more... </li> </ul> About Dr. Kapecki: Dr. Karpecki graduated from Indiana University and completed an Optometric Fellowship in Cornea and Refractive Surgery at Hunkeler Eye Centers in Kansas City, in affiliation with the Pennsylvania College of Optometry in 1994. He focuses on corneal disease and in particular ocular surface disease and clinical research. He has lectured in over 400 symposia covering four continents and is the first Optometrist to be invited to both the Delphi International Society at Wilmer-John's Hopkins that includes the top 25 dry eye experts in the world, and the National Eye Institute's Dry Eye Committee. This was a task force established by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to give a presentation to Congress on better understanding and treating dry eye disease in women. He is the immediate past president of the Optometric Council on Refractive Technology, is current Chair of the Refractive Surgery Advisiory Board to the American Optometric Association (AOA), Chairman of the Topical Interest Group in Refractive Surgery, Chairman of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeon's Task Force on the Integrated Eyecare Delivery System, Chairman of the Kentucky Optometric Association Education Committee and serves on the AOA Congress Education Committee. A noted educator and author, Dr. Karpecki presently serves on seven professional journal editorial boards.

#5 Wavefront Technology with Dr. Paul Karpecki

For this episde, Mitchell Jackson, MD and Nate Bonilla-Warford, OD talk about the solo doctor practice. Can it survive? 

For this episde, Mitchell Jackson, MD and Nate Bonilla-Warford, OD talk about the solo doctor practice. Can it survive?

#17 - Can Solo Practice Survive?

Myra Cherchio

For this podcast we have a very special guest: Myra Cherchio, COMT, who is Director of Clinical Operations at St. Luke's Cataract &amp; Laser Institute In this episode, we tackle one of the most challenging topics for any practice: staff.  Some of the topics that we talk about are: - Finding and hiring qualified staff- Training staff - Keeping qualified- Engaging staff daily- Creating a practice environment with a balance About St. Luke's:St. Luke’s was founded in 1968 by Dr. James P. Gills. In 1974, Dr. Gills’ practice at St. Luke’s Cataract &amp; Laser Institute became the first practice in the United States dedicated solely to cataract treatment through the use of intraocular lenses.  St. Luke’s surgeons became widely regarded as authorities on the treatment of many types of eye conditions. Today, led by Pit Gills, MD, St. Luke’s continues the legacy of innovation, thoughtful adoption of new technologies and an unsurpassed commitment to patient care. St. Luke’s main location is in Tarpon Springs. The 78,000-square-foot facility houses our full service, state-of-the-art equipped ophthalmology clinic and an AAAHC accredited ambulatory surgery center with six operating rooms, 2 laser treatment rooms and  a 12-bed recovery area, making it one of the largest freestanding ambulatory eye care centers in the United States. St. Luke’s serves patients in six locations throughout the state of Florida including Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Spring Hill and The Villages.

For this podcast we have a very special guest: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/myra-cherchio-comt-29bb2a43" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Myra Cherchio, COMT</a>, who is Director of Clinical Operations at <a href="http://www.stlukeseye.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">St. Luke's Cataract &amp; Laser Institute</a> In this episode, we tackle one of the most challenging topics for any practice: staff.  Some of the topics that we talk about are:  - Finding and hiring qualified staff - Training staff  - Keeping qualified - Engaging staff daily - Creating a practice environment with a balance   About St. Luke's: St. Luke’s was founded in 1968 by Dr. James P. Gills. In 1974, Dr. Gills’ practice at St. Luke’s Cataract &amp; Laser Institute became the first practice in the United States dedicated solely to cataract treatment through the use of intraocular lenses.  St. Luke’s surgeons became widely regarded as authorities on the treatment of many types of eye conditions. Today, led by Pit Gills, MD, St. Luke’s continues the legacy of innovation, thoughtful adoption of new technologies and an unsurpassed commitment to patient care. St. Luke’s main location is in Tarpon Springs. The 78,000-square-foot facility houses our full service, state-of-the-art equipped ophthalmology clinic and an AAAHC accredited ambulatory surgery center with six operating rooms, 2 laser treatment rooms and  a 12-bed recovery area, making it one of the largest freestanding ambulatory eye care centers in the United States. St. Luke’s serves patients in six locations throughout the state of Florida including Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Spring Hill and The Villages.

#19:  Myra Cherchio, COMT on Staffing the Ophthalmic Office

Allison Shuren

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 include large international manufacturers of medical devices, pharmaceuticals, biologics, emerging companies with early stage concepts, hospitals and integrated health networks, ambulatory surgery centers, diagnostic testing facilities, clinical laboratories, dialysis centers physicians, physician practice management companies, and developers of mobile and digital health technology. A primary focus of Ms. Shuren’s practice is compliance with health regulatory requirements, especially the healthcare fraud and abuse laws. She counsels on complex referral arrangements as well as sales and marketing programs, including discounts and rebates, represents clients in government investigations and qui tam actions involving False Claims Act, Anti-Kickback Statute, Stark Law, and health care fraud allegations. She regularly interacts with the US Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General, the US Department of Justice, and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. She also leads internal compliance investigations and regulatory due diligence related acquisitions and investments. Ms. Shuren’s goal is to be a trusted advisor who helps clients meet legal requirements while achieving success in a competitive healthcare marketplace.

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 <a href="http://www.arnoldporter.com/en/people/s/shuren-allison-w" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Allison Shuren</a>:   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 include large international manufacturers of medical devices, pharmaceuticals, biologics, emerging companies with early stage concepts, hospitals and integrated health networks, ambulatory surgery centers, diagnostic testing facilities, clinical laboratories, dialysis centers physicians, physician practice management companies, and developers of mobile and digital health technology. A primary focus of Ms. Shuren’s practice is compliance with health regulatory requirements, especially the healthcare fraud and abuse laws. She counsels on complex referral arrangements as well as sales and marketing programs, including discounts and rebates, represents clients in government investigations and qui tam actions involving False Claims Act, Anti-Kickback Statute, Stark Law, and health care fraud allegations. She regularly interacts with the US Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General, the US Department of Justice, and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. She also leads internal compliance investigations and regulatory due diligence related acquisitions and investments. Ms. Shuren’s goal is to be a trusted advisor who helps clients meet legal requirements while achieving success in a competitive healthcare marketplace.

22: Payment Models in the Eyecare Industry with Allison Shuren

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