The American Academy of Ophthalmology put together another impressive show in collabortion with the Pan-American Association of Ophthalmology in San Francisco in October.  Taking up most of the convention and hotel space downtown, the show drew over 30,000 attendees.

Technology was again the topic du jour.  EHR and Diagnostic Equipment that integrates with EHR packages was at the top of that list.

The Technology Pavilion was the site of my joint talk with Ryan Burke, National Sales Manager Informatics at  Topcon Medical Systems.  We did several talks for different groups on the future of the Eye Care Practice.  We dealt extensively with the process and steps that lead up to the full implementation of an EHR system and then the steps following the implementation of EHR.

To become a truly Paperless Practice,  implementation of EHR is only the beginning.  Diagnostic equipment needs integrated with the EHR system so that clinical data is easily available in a digital format in the lane.

All ran smoothly in San Francisco.  Well, mostly.  Running those San Fran hills was brutal!

Another great EastWest was had this year in Cleveland.  Kudos to the Ohio Optometric Association for another great show.

Codex again sponsored the show’s Internet Café.  This year we also hosted a late night buffet Friday night at the Marriott after Fat Fish Blue for Bad Habits and co., clients and friends.

Many questions concerning the transition to EMR were discussed both on the exhibit floor and late into the night.  This seems to be on everyone’s mind, even those who have already made the switch.

Before Q’s:  How will it effect my practice flow?  Will we have to close the office for a few days?  What happens if my computers act up?

After Q’s:  Things just aren’t working like promised.  The VSP integration isn’t working! It is just so SLOW!!!

We’ve got the answers.  We know EMR.  Get in touch with us and let us help make your transition smooth and painless.

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P.S.  As for the picture, if you were there you know; if not it’s quite the non sequitur…

Last week, I had the pleasure of speaking on the Information Technology panel at the MaximEyes Users Conference in Portland, Oregon.

Eye care professionals from all over the country converged on First Insight’s headquarters to learn How to Optimize Office Efficiencies with Technology.

And while it appears in the above photo that I could be contemplating the weight of a moderate-sized Oregon beaver, here’s the truth:

I’m actually speaking on the use of cutting edge technology to help practices run more efficiently, reduce costs, and stay productive even when disaster strikes.

As if running a busy business and raising two children as a single father isn’t fulfilling and all-consuming enough, I took on a big project last winter and spring: Co-Chairman of the Columbus Downtown Kiwanis Club annual benefit auction.

Whew.  Anyone who’s ever done something similar can attest – it’s a part-time job.  But what a fantastic part-time gig it was.

Months of committee meetings, canvassing for donations and coordinating all the arrangements with our very stunning venue, the Columbus Museum of Art, and we surpassed our fundraising goal – over $20,000 was raised for the Columbus Kiwanis Foundation, to benefit the children of Central Ohio.

Damn!  Bested again by my very good friend and Senior Systems Engineer!

Juan and I ran the Columbus Distance Classic Half Marathon.

The good news: we had a blast.  The bad news: he beat me AGAIN!

Juan – 1:31

Wes – 1:37