Coding basics
What resources have you used to learn coding? Looking at OphthoQuestions vs academy vs ??. Any positive or negative feedback? I need to start with the very basics. Thanks!
View ArticleQuestion about a VA Position
Posters, Trying to help out one of my candidates and hoping you all call educate me a bit. I am working with a physician who is considering a VA Position in conjunction with resident teaching involved....
View ArticleBonus Structure question
I'm curious about the typical wording for bonus structures in ophthalmology contracts. Is it normal for the bonus to be calculated at the end of the calendar year? If you start in the middle of the...
View ArticleWhy comp?
I feel a lot of pressure to do a fellowship and would love to hear from people why someone should do comprehensive.
View ArticleValuing Goodwill for Solo Practice in Southern CA?
Does goodwill still exist? How would you value good will for a solo practice in coastal Southern CA? There is a small solo practice in a desirable location- however, the non-surgical practice is small...
View ArticleWant to buy "Pemberton Opthalmology Clinical Vignettes"
Looking for resources to prepare for the orals. Let me know what you have!
View ArticleBuying my visual field analyzer -- need advice
Hey everyone! I'm in private practice and inherited an old, 20-year-old Zeiss 740 humphrey visual field analyzer which is starting to croak on me unfortunately. It still works, but getting super slow...
View ArticlePrivate Practice vs. Hospital Employee
Hi All, I'm trying to make a decision about jobs. One is with a small private practice; another offer is as an employee of a community hospital. Can any of you offer insight about your experiences?...
View ArticleLearning LASIK/PRK post-residency
For the young comp ophthalmologists: Have you felt the need to go back for a dedicated refractive fellowship or have you felt comfortable learning LASIK/PRK on your own through conferences, etc.
View ArticleHow to enhance Pediatric Ophthalmology Rotation?
Hello and Goody Day! I'm an Orthoptist in the pediatric Ophthalmology department at a state teaching hospital. I have worked at a handful of different locations and i feel a common trend I've noted is...
View ArticleWhat you wish you had known before your first position out of...
I hadn't seen this question posed in the recent (years) posts of this forum so thought it would be a good question in the young ophthalmologists' forum. There are many ophthalmologists who end up...
View ArticleROP Contracts in Retina - Is that a thing.... seriously
I happen to be at a program with strong ROP. I also went to a residency with excellent peds exposure. I believe I could be comfortable seeing Premies and treating them as an ROP provider. I have been...
View ArticleFMLA paperwork
Lately I feel like I've been getting a ton of FMLA paperwork. Does anyone bill insurance or the patient for filling these out? I never have before, but am starting to consider it.
View ArticlePotential eye damage from bright operating light?
Sorry if this isn't allowed, but I couldn't think of a better place to ask. I'm a DDS in training and am looking at getting a new headlight. I was wondering if there are any risks of damaging my eyes...
View ArticleBilling ED encounters
Hello All, I wonder if anyone in the crowd can help me with billing for ED encounters? I occasionally take trauma call on community hospitals and major academic hospitals and get paid by the hospital a...
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