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Technology Aug 29, 2023

Selecting a BPO Provider for Your Optometry Practice

Choosing the wrong BPO wastes time and money. Evaluate optometry outsourcing partners on domain expertise, cost structure, and long-term value.

By Ankit Patel

Technology Aug 22, 2023

Successfully Transitioning to a BPO Model in Optometry

Business process outsourcing (BPO) involves contracting specialized external companies to handle essential business functions like billing, customer service, and IT support.

By Ankit Patel

Virtual Staffing Aug 21, 2023

BPO Security and HIPAA Compliance for Eye Care Practices

Learn how multi-location eye care groups can evaluate BPO security, HIPAA controls, BAAs, access governance, and patient-access workflows.

By Ankit Patel

Technology Aug 16, 2023

Technology Boosting Operational Efficiency in Optometry

How multi-location optometry groups use EHRs, scheduling systems, automation, and centralized workflows to improve efficiency and patient access.

By Ankit Patel

Technology Aug 16, 2023

Why Every Optometry Practice Needs a Booking Service

Online booking gives patients 24/7 scheduling access while cutting admin work for your staff. See why every optometry practice needs a booking service.

By Ankit Patel

Technology Aug 14, 2023

Benefits of Inbound Call Services for Optometry Practices

Inbound call services boost patient retention, capture missed revenue, and free optometrists to focus on clinical care instead of phone interruptions.

By Ankit Patel

Technology Aug 11, 2023

Operational Efficiency in Optometry: A Maturity Model

Use our tiered maturity model to assess and improve your optometry clinic's operational efficiency, from reactive firefighting to innovative best practices.

By Ankit Patel

Technology Aug 11, 2023

Streamlining Your Practice with Appointment Setting

Modern appointment-setting tools help optometry practices cut no-shows, reduce phone tag, and give patients the scheduling convenience they expect.

By Ankit Patel

Technology Aug 9, 2023

Streamlining patient intake for eye care practices

A practical guide for multi-location eye care groups that need to standardize patient intake, reduce handoffs, and improve scheduling operations.

By Ankit Patel

Technology Aug 8, 2023

How to outsource patient access for multi-location eye care groups

A practical outsourcing primer for eye care practices: which functions deliver the highest ROI, where to start, and common pitfalls to avoid.

By Ankit Patel

Technology Aug 1, 2023

6 Outsourcing Mistakes That Hurt Optometry Groups

Avoid the outsourcing mistakes that disrupt patient access. A practical guide for multi-location optometry groups on training, QA, escalation, and rollout.

By Ankit Patel

Virtual Staffing Jul 28, 2023

Compliance and security in utilizing virtual assistants in optometry and ophthalmology

Protect patient data when using virtual assistants. Practical HIPAA compliance, secure communication, and cross-border data transfer guidance for eye care.

By Ankit Patel

Virtual Staffing Jul 25, 2023

Training Virtual Assistants for Eye Care Practice Teams

Train overseas VAs to deliver exceptional eye care support. Covers SOPs, cultural coaching, AOA paraoptometric materials, and ongoing performance evaluation.

By Ankit Patel

Virtual Staffing Jul 20, 2023

Managing Outsourced Healthcare Customer Service Operations

Master the 6 best practices for managing outsourced teams in optometry, from hiring and cultural training to quality audits and compliance oversight.

By Ankit Patel

Technology Jul 19, 2023

HIPAA Compliance and Security for Outsourced Care Teams

You became an OD to help patients, not manage data security. See how BPO partners handle HIPAA compliance, encryption, and breach prevention for you.

By Ankit Patel

Virtual Staffing Jul 14, 2023

How outsourced customer service boosts patient satisfaction in optometry practices

See how multi-location optometry groups can use outsourced customer service to standardize scheduling, recall, and patient communication.

By Ankit Patel

Virtual Staffing Jul 11, 2023

Debunking the Top Eye Care Outsourcing Myths for Clinics

Optometry practices often hesitate to outsource. Learn the truth about customer service outsourcing and how it can transform your practice operations.

By Ankit Patel

Virtual Staffing Jul 7, 2023

Costs and Benefits of Outsourcing Customer Service

One practice boosted revenue per patient by 33% through outsourcing. Weigh the real costs and benefits of BPO for ophthalmology and optometry clinics.

By Ankit Patel