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Managing a practice is complex. Luckily you’re not alone. The success of your practice is our business. |
Join AAOE Today and Save $50! A limited time offer. Plus receive a free CPT Pocket Guide for Ophthalmology (a $43 value).
The American Academy of Ophthalmic Executives (AAOE), is the Academy’s practice management resource providing ophthalmic staff and ophthalmologists with the timely and accurate practice management and coding information you need to manage a successful practice.
“AAOE is a valuable resource for both physician and staff providing valuable guidance and insights on the business aspects of ophthalmology. I strongly encourage any ophthalmologist with office-based practice to join”
Bradley J. Sandler, MD
Ophthalmologist — Fairfield, Calif.
AAOE member since 2005 |
"Joining AAOE and the benefit of E-Talk were the best things I could ever have done in this job. There is no way I would have been as successful at this job as I am without AAOE and E-Talk."
D. Lauren Mangan
Administrator — Branford, Conn.
AAOE member since 2003 |
Join AAOE Today
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NOTE: Please allow up to one week for your NEW membership to be processed.
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Membership Benefits
Keep Up to Date on Critical Issues
Monthly AAOE e-newsletter featuring:
- The Coding Bulletin: Current, reliable tips about ophthalmic coding.
- The Executive Update: Management articles providing best practices on a variety of topics.
- Techniques: Bimonthly article providing tips to enhance the capacity of your ophthalmic technical personnel.
EyeNet Magazine Magazine subscription (10 issues annually) includes Practice Perfect and the Savvy Coder (US Members will receive a mailed copy of the magazine; International members can access the magazine online).
Academy Express and Washington Report Express weekly e-newsbriefs
AAOE Web site:Provides a robust offering of coding and practice management resources including:
Get Answers to Your Questions
Four online discussions groups:
- E-Talk:Ask questions and comment on a variety of practice related issues.
- E-Expert: Moderated, weeklong discussion on a specific practice management topic led by consultants or your peers.
- E-Retina:Ask questions and comment on retina practice management issues.
- E-Meeting:AAOE's newest listserv facilitates communication between AAOE members attending the Joint Meeting.
Customized coding answers: AAOE coding specialists provide practice-specific answers to coding questions sent by email (limit two for each year your membership is active).
Member Joint Meeting Perks
Take advantage of free registration and priority housing for the 2010 Joint Meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the Middle East African Council of Ophthalmology (MEACO), Oct. 16 to 19, 2010 (Chicago, Ill.).
Member Savings
Exclusive savings for AAOE members include:
Membership for Billers/Coders – Coming in 2011
A new category of AAOE membership just for coders and billers is coming soon. Benefits will include the Coding Bulletin, a billing listserv and member discounts. The practice must have at least one current AAOE member to apply for this category of membership.
Membership For the Young Ophthalmologist
Through your first year in practice, your AAOE membership is free. You are automatically enrolled in AAOE. Those in their second year of practice, can join AAOE at a promotional rate of $125 for an e-mail membership or $145 for a fax membership: Download faxable application (PDF 115K).
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Key Competencies
AAOE’s Website, products and events are developed around the key competencies that define the role of ophthalmic practice management:
Business Operations & Finance | Coding & Reimbursement | Compliance & Risk Management | Human Resources | Information Technology | Marketing & Business Development | Professional Growth
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Annual Membership Dues
- Members who wish to receive AAOE communications via E-MAIL can join now for $125* (regular dues are $175 - save $50) for membership through Dec. 31, 2010. This special offer expires Aug. 15, 2010.
- Members who wish to receive AAOE communications via FAX can join now for just $145* (regular dues are $195 - save $50) or membership through Dec. 31, 2010. U.S. residents only. This special offer expires Aug. 15, 2010.
- International Members will receive all AAOE communications via e-mail (Only option).
* AAOE Membership dues are based on a calendar year, Jan. 1 to Dec. 31. Join now and your membership will be paid through Dec. 31, 2010, at which time you will receive a renewal dues statement. This is a one-time promotional offer. If you terminate your membership, you will not be able to rejoin at a promotional rate. Promotional rate not available to current members.
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Membership Eligibility
To be eligible for membership in AAOE, individuals either must be administrative personnel (which shall not include optometrists) employed by a Fellow or Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology or must themselves be a Fellow or Member of the Academy.
Membership Inquires
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