Vision Expo West 2009 mirrored consumer trends echoed on the nightly news. Historically a fashion focused meeting with an emphasis on whatʼs new and hot in optical dispensing, the tenor of this yearʼs meeting was more subdued; the “buzz” from the symposia and exhibit floor you ask – practice management tips, including the transition to electronic health records (EHR).
Office efficiency is imperative especially with patients cutting back on what they deem "expendable” healthcare costs (including eye exams). We find benefits to online banking, scheduling, bill paying, gift buying, etc. Likewise, implementing EHR into any healthcare practice (large, small, corporate, private, etc) saves time and money in the long run. The data and testimonials support this. Vendors, including our own client, Compulink Business Systems, are providing educational programming to eye care professionals on site at upcoming medical meetings. These programs will help business owners and practitioners understand the benefits and considerations when transitioning to EHR. Keep an eye out for Compulinkʼs AAO booth program, and take note of more educational articles on this topic in both the optometric and ophthalmic industry journals. Itʼs sure to continue to be a hot topic next year.
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