Information Technology
Learn about trends, EMR systems and software specifically designed to maximize the functionality of today's ophthalmic practice.
EHR Central
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E-Prescribing
The Medicare Electronic Prescribing Incentive Program (eRx), which began Jan. 1, 2009, and is authorized under the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008, provides incentives for eligible professionals who are successful electronic prescribers. View resources and information about the Incentive Bonus.
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) version 5010: New Requirements for Electronic Transactions Effective Jan. 12, 2012. Read More>>
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Resources
2010 AAOE Practice Management System vendor comparison grid
18 Practice Management System vendors completed an AAOE survey in August 2010. The survey captured information on type of module (Practice Management, Optical, Surgery) as well as module pricing, training and support hours, plus much more. Download the Practice Mgmnt System Vendor Worksheet [XLS 31K] in Excel format — Updated Feb. 2011.
NEW! Identify and contact other AAOE members who have migrated to practice management system by referencing the Practice Management System Member Reference List [XLS 196K — Updated Dec. 2010]. Obtain feedback on specific Practice Management systems, or even schedule a site visit.
Billing Software: Questions to Ask Your Vendor [Word 106K]
Information Technology Glossary [PDF 60K]
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AAOE Library
NEW! Information Technology article archive View back issues of AAOE and Academy publications organized by topic.
Executive Update Archive February 2003 to Current Issue
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