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What’s Up at the Pennsylvania Academy of Ophthalmology? We are the Pennsylvania Academy of Ophthalmology and we invite you to join your state association in 2021. For almost 70 years, the PAO has supported ophthalmologists and we continue to advocate for our profession in the state legislature and in partnership with our national organization. Our 2020 focus continues to support our members with information on the COVID19 pandemic and the ever-changing guidelines for the CARES Act, HHS, CDC, the PA Dept of Health and preserving patient safety. The PAO is energized to provide more member benefits than ever! PAO paid members are receiving: · 10% discount on OMIC Ophthalmic Insurance, negotiating power with 3rd-party payers
You may complete the membership application online ( or pay 2020 membership dues) at the PA Academy of Ophthalmology website: paeyemds.org Full Active membership dues are $545 annually. Physicians in their 1st and 2nd years of practice are offered a reduced membership fee of $290. ********************************************************************************** Codequest “Coding with Clarity in the COVID-19 Era” Live Webinar on September 10, 8:30-13:30 The most up-to-date information on coding including the new 2021 E/M documentation guidelines. Click here to register. You can’t afford to miss it ********************************************************************************** The PAO is offering 2 free CME courses this fall: Wednesday, September 16, 7PM New Generation Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS): Which MIGS for Which Patient? PAO has partnered with MedEdicus to prove this virtual seminar that will feature Davinder Grover, MD, MPH, Glaucoma Specialist and AAO Diplomate & Jonathan Myers, MD, Chief of Glaucoma Service, Wills Eye Hospital Saturday, October 3, 10AM – 2PM Multidisciplinary Approaches to Diagnosis and Treatment of Thyroid Eye Disease for the Comprehensive and Specialty Ophthalmologist in 2020 PAO has invited experts from across the country to speak on thyroid eye disease in this virtual conference. ***Full details, registration and CME information are available on our website: paeyemds.org ***
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CodeQuest 2020 - Live Webinar with Sue VicchrilliSeptember 10, 2020 8:30 am to 12:30 pm
PAO CodeQuest Live Webinar with Sue Vicchrilli, COT, OCS, OCSR, Director of Coding and Reimbursement, American Academy of Ophthalmology Coding Clarity in the Covid -19 EraJoin the most knowledgeable coding experts in ophthalmology for a half-day of professional education and training. We’ll map out the latest coding updates and steer you through the complex maze of payers’ rules, arriving at successful solutions for preventing claim denials and avoiding penalties. You are encouraged to submit specific questions ahead of time to info@paeyemds.org Important: To claim CME or other credit, you must be registered for the webinar under you own name. If you have any questions about CodeQuest or how to register, please contact Melanie at info@paeyemds.org. |