U.S. declares public health emergency—what you need to know
2019-nCoV may cause ocular signs and symptoms, including photophobia, irritation and ocular discharge.
Leaders Summit sets AOA’s 2020 public awareness, advocacy focus
Over 220 AOA leaders and staff met in St. Louis, Missouri, Jan. 31 to Feb. 1, to set professional advocacy, education, membership and patient care and awareness goals for 2020.
A checkup on checking blood pressure
1 in 3 American adults have hypertension. February is American Heart Month. Are you making blood pressure checks routine?
Coronavirus emergency declared: Where doctors can find information
2019-nCoV may cause ocular signs and symptoms, including photophobia, irritation and ocular discharge.
‘Nobody is safe from this’: Cybercrime in health care
One misstep is all it takes to expose your practice’s essential data and protected health information to a costly cyberattack. The threat to health care is growing exponentially as is the sophistication of attacks, and your practice could be next.
Do no harm? When Dr. Google’s ‘opinion’ clouds care
So, your patient decided to search the internet for clinical advice? A new Ethics Forum case study looks at how to discuss “Dr. Google” referrals with patients.
Profession’s leaders primed for states’ opportunities, challenges in 2020
Presidents’ Council 2020 convened affiliate leaders and staff for professional development and an open forum with the AOA on opportunities, issues affecting the profession.
3 can’t-miss CE opportunities at Optometry’s Meeting® 2020
Open the 2020 CE catalog today to see all five days of industry-best CE that Optometry’s Meeting has to offer in National Harbor, Maryland/Washington, D.C., June 24-28.
Breaking news: AOAExcel® GPO to add additional optical products to help AOA members compete
GPO members already enjoy significant savings on everyday business and practice needs, but soon those discounts will include additional optical products, such as contact lenses, frames and lens materials.
AOA uncovering, fighting back against plans’ abuses
Insurers’ business practices are limiting doctors’ ability to provide care, and the AOA is taking action to hold them accountable.