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    provided by Kim Castleberry, OD
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    • TOA Update: March, 2008
    • TOA Update: February 1, 2008
    • TOA Update: January 16, 2008
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      • The AOA Resource Guide for Employed/Affiliated Optometrists: Part 1
      • The AOA Resource Guide for Employed/Affiliated Optometrists: Part 2
      • The AOA Resource Guide for Employed/Affiliated Optometrists: Part 3
      • The AOA Resource Guide for Employed/Affiliated Optometrists: Part 4
    • An Optometrist's Guide to Clinical Ethics
    • Recommended Curriculum For The Teaching of Professionalism and Ethics in Optometry
      • Recommended Curriculum For The Teaching of Professionalism and Ethics in Optometry: Part 1
      • Recommended Curriculum For The Teaching of Professionalism and Ethics in Optometry: Part 2
  • AOA Survey Data
    • Caring for the Eyes of America 2008, a Profile of the Optometric Profession
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      • 2007 AOA Economic Survey - National Highlights
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    • Practice Efficiencies Survey
      • 2007 Practice Efficiencies Survey Results
• Managed Care & Insurance
  • New 2008 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Payment Rates, July 1-December 30, 2008
  • Evaluating a Plan/Making a Business Decision
    • General Considerations to Contracting with a Managed Care Plan
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    • National Action: AOA Managed Care Marketing Initiative
      • A History of Success
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    • State Association Managed Care Toolbox
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    • 2008 PQRI Test Measures Specifications
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      • 2007 PQRI Final Feedback Reports Now Available
    • PQRI Measure 12: Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma Optic Nerve Evaluation
    • Measure 14: AMD - Dilated Macular Examination
    • Measure 18: Diabetic Retinopathy Documentation of Presence or Absence of Macular Edema and Level of Severity of Retinopathy
    • Measure 19: Diabetic Retinopathy Communication with Physician Managing Ongoing Diabetes Care
    • Measure 114: Inquiry Regarding Tobacco Use
    • Measure 115: Advising Smokers to Quit
    • Measure 117: Dilated Eye Exam in Diabetic Patient
    • Measure 124: HIT - Adoption/Use of Health Information Technology (Electronic Health Records)
    • Measure 125: HIT - Adoption/Use of e-Prescribing
    • Measure 128: Universal Weight Screening and Follow-Up
    • Measure 129: Universal Influenza Vaccine Screening and Counseling
    • Combination of Measures
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    • AOA.ReimbursementPLUS.com
    • Coding Learning Tools
    • National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI)
    • Updated ICD.9 CM Codes
    • 2008 Level II CPT Codes
    • A White Paper on HIPAA Transactions and Code Sets Regulation
      • Part I: An Overview of HIPAA Transactions and Code Sets Regulation
      • Part II: Direct Data Entry Systems
      • Part III: Claim Attachments
      • Part IV: Optical Industry Process Maps
      • Part V: Key Milestones & Dates for Transaction & Code Sets
      • Part VI: Appendicies
• Archives & Museum
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TOA Update Archives

• October 28, 2009
• October 7, 2009
• September 21, 2009
• August 26, 2009
• August 13, 2009
• July 30, 2009
• July 16, 2009
• June 16, 2009
• June, 2009
• May16, 2009
• May, 2009
• April, 2009
• February, 2009
• December 16, 2008
• December 1, 2008
• November 2008
• October 2008
• September 2008
• August 16, 2008
• TOA Update: August 1, 2008
• TOA Update: July 1, 2008
• TOA Update: June 16, 2008
• TOA Update: May 16, 2008
• TOA Update: May 1, 2008
• TOA Update: April, 2008
• TOA Update: March, 2008
• TOA Update: February 1, 2008
• TOA Update: January 16, 2008
• TOA Update: January 1, 2008
• TOA Update: December 1, 2007
• TOA Update: November 16, 2007
• TOA Update: November 1, 2007
• TOA Update: October 15, 2007
• TOA Update: September 2007
• TOA Update: August 2007

TOA Update keeps members up-to-date on optometric matters in the state of Texas. From developments in the Texas legislature to highlights of one of the many local society meetings across the state, TOA Update covers it all.