Features
A solid investment in staff training
How Matossian Eye Associates develops well-respected staff members who excel in patient care
By Robert Calandra, Contributing
Answering Meaningful Use Stage 2 FAQs
Learn more about the penalties, responsibilities and terms that most often baffle practices.
By Jeff Grant and Darla Shewmaker
Create an infection prevention protocol
Learn these guidelines for stopping infections.
By C. JOLYNN COOK, RN
Incorporating new equipment in your practice
Ensure new equipment serves both the patient and the practice.
By Rebecca Hanlon, Contributing
Find dry eye clues in patient medications
After identifying exacerbating medications, dry eye therapies and treatments have greater impact on preventing progression.
By Laura Periman, MD
How to Navigate a CMS audit
There’s no need to panic if you follow a few simple steps.
By DONNA M. McCUNE, CCS
Successful meetings: it’s all about the follow-up
Frustrated by meetings that are run well but produce limited results? Then try keeping an eye on what happens afterwards.
Departments
Coding
Should I code for OCT or fundus photography?
By PAUL M. LARSON, MBA, MMSC, COMT, COE, CPC, CPMA
Viewpoint from the Editor
Training makes me smile
What Would You Do?
Should this eager tech request a new role in the practice?