OAOP ENEWS

Subscribe Live is Back!

The OAOP will offer 18 sessions of live virtual education. The sessions will be held the 1^st and 3^rd Tuesdays of the month from 6-7pm CST.

Plan to join us for the first session on September 6 with Dr. Mohammad Rafieetary.

Registration and program schedule will be available soon.

Update Your AOA Profile

Have you moved, changed practices, or have new contact information? Please be sure update your profile on the AOA portal.

How to change or add a practice mailing address

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All changes of practice addresses are reported on the applicable CMS-855 form.

Changes can include but are not limited to: adding a new location, moving to a new location, or changing the suite number of current location.

The CMS-855 form has been created in 3 formats to address the needs of the individual providers, groups/organizations, and Part A providers:

The 855I is designed for the individual provider.
The 855B is designed for groups and organizations.
The 855A is designed for Part A providers.

Please select the appropriate step-by-step tutorial below for instructions on changing a practice address using the applicable CMS-855 form:

Our Enrollment Gateway (JH) allows you the option to upload your paper enrollment applications instead of mailing. For more information, please refer to our Enrollment Gateway user guide.

BOE Expands Remote/Virtual CME Opportunities

At the July 15, 2022 meeting of the Board of Examiners, the Board unanimously voted to approve the following requirements in regards to continuing education for the 2022-2023 licensing year, effective immediately:

6 hours can be by remote but still must be through an approved vendor source.
9 hours can be by virtual live CE but still must be through an approved vendor source.
10 hours must be in a traditional classroom setting from an approved vendor.
As always, 25 hours can be all attained in a classroom setting from an approved vendor.

Please Register for Giving Sight Day 2022

We are currently planning 2022 Giving Sight Day, and we encourage you register your practice here:

Giving Sight Day is the OAOP's annual “day of service” for Oklahoma optometrists to give back to their communities by performing free eye exams. It will take place on Saturday, Oct. 1 at 9 AM (although some practices choose a different day and time to participate). The purpose of this event is to increase access to vision care for Oklahomans in-need, to engender goodwill in our communities, and to introduce potentially new patients to the importance of good vision care. Please participate!

Click the image above to watch a great video featuring Dr. Trevor Conklin and his staff filmed during last year's Giving Sight Day.

August Social Media Assets

In order to help your practices boost your presence on social media, we will be sending monthly social media cards and suggested text-copy for use on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Download this month's social media card about back to school eye exams via this Dropbox link. Email Heatherlyn@OAOP.org if you have trouble downloading the files.

Sample copy: August is National Children's Vision and Learning Month. The prevalence of tablets and other electronic devices can cause eye fatigue and irritation, so make sure your kids have healthy vision as they head back to the classroom. Schedule a comprehensive vision exam with us today!

Click above to view or place classified ads on OAOP.org!

Download the MyOAOP Mobile App

Make sure to download the My OAOP App to stay up-to-date on events, new resources, and member benefits at the OAOP.

My OAOP is a year-round engagement and event app designed to deliver personal and relevant content, facilitate networking and action, enable a direct line of communication, and amplify your member experience.

Click here to download the mobile app! Questions or Comments? Contact OAOP at 405-524-1075.

Support OOPAC

The Oklahoma Optometry Political Action Committee (OOPAC) is the tool we use to ensure support for optometry at the State Capitol. Our goal in 2022 is to raise $100,000 for this mission. Please donate generously and help us to elect and reelect lawmakers who value and understand quality vision care and the regulatory and legal framework needed to sustain it.

Click here to make a one-time donation and here to set up a recurring donation.

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