OAOP Plans for 2023 at Annual Retreat |
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The OAOP held its annual planning retreat on Saturday, July 9th in Oklahoma City.
A presentation was made by Dr. Adam Parker (Virginia) of his KeyPerson Contact System. This highly successful legislative engagement tool is currently being utilized in several states. OAOP has contracted to use this system to make it easier for our OAOP Keypeople, as well as all members, to engage with their legislators. You will be hearing more about this system in the near future.
Topics identified for focus in the next year were:
- Vision Plan Issues and Solutions
- Beginning the process for possible advancement of Scope of Practice
- Discussion of utilization of staff in a more robust and helpful manner
As always, OAOP will only be as successful as the level of member engagement. Be watching in the upcoming months for how you can make a difference with Vision Plan Abuses and other topics!
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BOE Expands Remote/Virtual CME Opportunities |
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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.
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Boomer Sooner! OU Promotional Offer for Health Care Workers |
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The Oklahoma Sooners are extending a special opportunity to health care workers interested in attending the October 15 game against Kansas. Tickets start at just $40 for any health care professional and friends/family who attend with them.
Please contact Josh Whitehorn at 405.325.8338 or email him at Josh.Whitehorn@OU.edu for more information.
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Please Register for Giving Sight Day 2022 |
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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!
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Click the image above to watch a great video featuring Dr. Trevor Conklin and his staff filmed during last year's Giving Sight Day. |
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Medicare FFS claims: 2% payment adjustment (sequestration) changes |
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The Protecting Medicare and American Farmers from Sequester Cuts Act impacts payments for all Medicare fee-for-service claims:
- No payment adjustment through March 31, 2022
- 1% payment adjustment April 1 – June 30, 2022
- 2% payment adjustment beginning July 1, 2022
An Act to Prevent Across-the-Board Direct Spending Cuts, and for Other Purposes, signed into law on April 14, 2021, extends the suspension period to December 31, 2021.
The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, extended the suspension period to March 31, 2021.
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act suspended the sequestration payment adjustment percentage of 2% applied to all Medicare Fee-for-Service (FFS) claims from May 1 through December 31, 2020.
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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.
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Sample copy: One in four children has undiagnosed vision problems which can lead to behavioral issues and poor performance in school. Make sure your child has healthy eyes by scheduling a comprehensive vision exam.
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Click above to view or place classified ads on OAOP.org! |
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Download the MyOAOP Mobile App
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.
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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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In the Know: Important News for Vision Health Professionals |
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AOA launches latest phase of nationwide awareness...
Healthy vision cannot be taken for granted. With the increase of online and app-based vision services, the AOA's nationwide public awareness campaign, Eye Deserve More , is leveling up to reinforce this important health reality to Americans: that ...
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www.aoa.org
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W.H.O. Declares Monkeypox Spread a Global Health Emergency
There have been more than 16,000 cases in 75 countries, overwhelmingly among men who have sex with men. Apoorva Mandavilli has covered the 2022 monkeypox outbreak since the first case in the United States was identified. For the second time in...
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www.nytimes.com
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Doctors can click here to submit a classified ad online.
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Bronze Partners:
Allergan
Lumenis Vision
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