COAVision Blog - build your practice and educate your patients

Many have already joined COA’s social media presence through Facebook and Twitter, both of which have thrived in recent years. Additionally, did you know that the doctor-led COA Vision Blog has earned a very strong public following? Member-doctors contribute bi-weekly articles covering a wide range of topics. These blog articles are meant to educate the public on vision care topics which most patients are not yet aware of – but should be. Seasons change, fashion trends come and go, and our blog contributors incorporate these high profile happenings into the blog articles to provide information in an interesting and compelling manner to help the public keep their eyes safe and healthy.  COA encourages members to share with their patients the Vision Blog URL - https://coavision.wordpress.com/ - as a means to educate them in an interesting and entertaining manner!

With thousands of views each month, the COA Vision Blog is becoming more and more popular. If you’re interested in becoming a contributor to the blog, please contact COA and let us know!

The Member Media Center (MMC) is also a COA member benefit, which offers timely content for you to use on your website, in newsletters to your patients and within your social media. The MMC content is updated frequently, so please check back for new and exciting resources to use.

Simply log into the Member Media Center to access Facebook, Twitter, website and e-blast content to help build your practice!

Did you know…

As an AOA and COA member, you have a Medical Records & Coding Service at your fingertips (member login required).

The vast array of resources and first-hand advice is designed to educate your staff and you on medical recordkeeping and coding to help provide the best possible patient care, prepare for payer audits and to ensure accurate reimbursements.

There are resources available on such topics as:

• “Ask the Coding Experts” service in which specific questions are answered
• Accurate choices of procedure and diagnosis codes for eye care
• Understanding and preparing for payer audits of patient care and coding
• Changes in Medicare and coding policies
• ICD-10 coding help
• Participation in Medicare's Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS)

Log into the AOA Medical Records & Coding page to access all the tools and services available to your staff and you.