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EW ASCRS•ASOA 2018 56 ASCRS•ASOA program preview • April 13–17, 2018 by Liz Hillman EyeWorld Staff Writer and members of the Administrators Beginner's Circle are invited to the April 15 luncheon from 11:30 a.m.– 1:00 p.m. The COE lunch program featuring Dale Carnegie Training on the topic of developing personal leadership will be held on April 16 from 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. The ASOA Networking Lounge in room 206 of the Convention Cen- ter will feature Consultants on Call on April 14–16, and the ASOA Book Nook and ribbon wall. ASOA invites all attendees of the ASCRS•ASOA Annual Meeting to its party, spon- sored in part by CareCredit, on April 15, at the Howard Theater in Wash- ington, D.C. Ms. Rowland said the meeting overall is a phenomenal opportunity for networking, connecting with colleagues, and sharing experiences. What's more, the location in the nation's capital this spring holds the promise for cherry blossoms. "The purpose of the meeting is not just education, but to provide an experience," said Samantha Engler, ASOA meeting and program manager. "We want you to come to our meeting and leave it loving your job more than you did when you showed up. You've got to put the spark back in, otherwise it's just a job, and who wants just a job?" EW Contact information Engler: samantha@asoa.org Rowland: Laureen@asoa.org A SOA is ready to energize and inform attendees with not one keynote speaker but two at this year's ASCRS•ASOA An- nual Meeting. In the past, ASOA has kicked off its meeting with an inspiring keynote speaker on Saturday morn- ing. This year, to keep that momen- tum going, there will be a second keynote speaker on Sunday. The meeting, which is taking place in Washington, D.C., April 14–17, also offers targeted, full-day workshops on April 13. "The Opening General Session on Saturday sets the meeting tone, sending everyone off energized and motivated. We are excited to host a second general session on Sunday with another dynamic speaker to continue this energy," said Laureen Rowland, ASOA executive director. Saturday's Opening General Session at 9:00 a.m. will feature keynote speaker Christine Cashen, who will tell the crowd about her mission to "Stop Global Whining." Ms. Cashen, Council of Peers Award for Excellence Speaker Hall of Fame inductee, will use humor to show the audience how their attitude can affect situations, for the better and the worse, and how they should "BOOGIE" (be outstanding or get involved elsewhere). Ms. Rowland will also give an address and unveil an exciting new ASOA initiative. Karen Bachman, COE, Saint George Eye Center, St. George, Utah, will assume the role of ASOA president during the Opening General Session, and several recogni- tions will be made, including the AE Editor's Choice Award, the Pinnacle Award for Volunteerism, and the ASOA Fellow. Joe Mull, a healthcare leader- ship speaker, will deliver the keynote speech on April 15, at 8:30 a.m., on "Motivating Healthcare Teams in an Era of Change, More Work, and Fewer Resources." Specializing in leadership development, employee engagement and "soft skills" train- ing, Mr. Mull has spent thousands of hours shaping managers into strong leaders with his compelling content and dynamic delivery. ASOA Roundtables will run from 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. on Saturday, following the Opening General Session, and ASOA practice management courses will be held throughout the afternoon and the course of the meeting. Course tracks include Advanced Administrator, Business Management, Coding and Billing, EHR and Health Informa- tion Technology, Human Resources, Leadership and Strategic Man- agement, Marketing and Business Compliance, and Subspecialties. The BOOST (Business of Ophthalmology Standards) track consists of ASOA CME-designated courses that pro- vide physicians with essential busi- ness education to maximize practice efficiency and profitability. ASOA is bringing back its featured sessions track, which was new in 2017. This includes two government relations sessions on April 14: Government 101 from 2:45–3:45 p.m. and a Legislative and Regulatory Affairs Update from 4:00–5:00 p.m. On April 15 there will be an ASOAnalytics update from 1:30–2:30 p.m. and a MACRA educational course (The Second Year of MIPS: What You Need to Know to be Successful) from 4:00–5:00 p.m.; this course will repeat on April 16, from 10:30–11:30 a.m. On April 16, Daniel Chambers, COE, will lead a discussion on private equity from 9:15–10:15 a.m., and William Koch, COE, will present Public Speaking: Not the Kiss of Death, in a two-part course from 1:30–3:45 p.m. Highlights also include the Joint ASCRS•ASOA Government Relations General Session on April 13, from 5:00–6:00 p.m., a joint Young Eye Surgeons (YES)/ASOA symposium on April 14 from 3:00–4:30 p.m., and a joint ASCRS•ASOA symposium on April 15 from 1:00–2:30 p.m. ASOA Workshops will take place on April 13. Practice Management Bootcamp will be a crash course for those new to ophthalmic practice management. The Dale Carnegie Training Workshop: Building a Cul- ture of Engagement – Achieving and Retaining Success will discuss leader- ship, employee engagement, conflict management, and collaboration. Healthcare the Disney Way will take a look at how to improve the patient experience and its connection with reimbursement. Finally, the Duke Eye Center – Clinical Flow Optimiza- tion workshop will educate attend- ees on how to reduce waste, target finances, and improve the patient and provider experience. A 2-day COE review workshop is available on April 13 from 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., picking back up on April 14 from 1:00–6:00 p.m. The COE Review course is a suggested study resource for the COE exam; however, atten- dance does not guarantee passage of the exam. Three ticketed luncheons are being offered this year. The Writ- ers Workshop, sponsored by the AE Editorial Advisory Board, will meet from 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m., March 2018 ASOA meeting boasts workshops, two general sessions, dozens of practice management courses, and more " The Opening General Session on Saturday sets the meeting tone, sending everyone off energized and motivated. We are excited to host a second general session on Sunday with another dynamic speaker to continue this energy. " —Laureen Rowland

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