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The Washington Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons Annual Meeting is a premier event designed for ophthalmology professionals focused on enhancing their coding education. This event, developed by the American Academy of Ophthalmology in collaboration with the Washington Academy of Eye Physicians & Surgeons, aims to equip attendees with the latest coding updates and essential competencies necessary for effective practice management. Participants will benefit from expert guidance on preventing claim denials and will engage in testing their coding knowledge to ensure they are well-prepared for the evolving landscape of ophthalmology coding.Attendees will have the opportunity to learn from Joy Woodke, COE, OCS, OCSR, the Academy's director of coding and reimbursement. With over 30 years of experience in ophthalmology, Woodke is a recognized authority in practice management, accounting, coding, and billing. Her contributions to the field include authoring 'The Profitable Retina Practice' series and providing consultation services. Additionally, the event features an impressive line-up of guest speakers, including Colin McCannel, MD, FACS, FRCS, who will discuss retina procedures, Thomas A Oetting, MD, focusing on cataract management, Ron Pelton, MD, addressing refractive and oculoplastic surgery, and experts Jeannette Domask MPH, CPHRM, and Aaron Weingeist, MD, who will cover malpractice prevention strategies. For those looking to strengthen their clinical teams, there is an opportunity to enroll staff members in the 2027 WAEPS Ophthalmic Medical Personnel Program, which aims to enhance clinical efficiency and ultimately improve practice profitability. More information regarding this program will be shared in the upcoming Fall.
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Bell Harbor International Conference Center, 2211 Alaskan Wy, Seattle, WA 98121, USA, United States
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