{"product_id":"business-aspects-of-optometry-hardback-9781437715866","title":"Business Aspects of Optometry (Hardback) 9781437715866","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eBusiness Aspects of Optometry\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cp\u003eYour complete guide to starting and maintaining a successful practice in optometry\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781437715866, Elsevier Health Sciences\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 25 February 2010\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e544 pages, 130 illustrations\u003cbr\u003e28.1 x 22.2 x 3.1 cm, 1.25 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eCount on this complete guide to setting up and managing an optometric practice! Business Aspects of Optometry covers everything related to the business side of a practice — such as selecting a location and staff, equipping the office, office administration and personnel management, marketing, options for a specialty practice, controlling costs, billing and reimbursement, risk management, and financial planning. To succeed in practice, this is the one resource you need!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnique! Expert authors are practice management educators who teach the course in optometry schools.\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA logical organization makes it easy to find practical information on managing your own practice or purchasing your own practice.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoverage of different types of ownership includes self-employment, individual proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoverage of cost control issues compares the selection and use of an optical laboratory versus an in-house finishing lab.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRisk management and insurance coverage provides an overview of personal, life, liability, and disability insurance. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoverage of financial planning and tax reporting discusses topics including IRAs, retirement plans, estate planning, and personal and business tax issues.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBulleted lists, tables, figures, and boxes help you locate valuable information quickly.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChecklists provide a logical progression in completing tasks.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNEW chapters expand the book’s scope of coverage, and include these topics:\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cul\u003e  \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePersonal and professional goal setting \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResumes and interviews\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDebt management\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrinciples of practice transfer\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEthics \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuality assurance\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecialty practice\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVision rehabilitation \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoding and billing \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinancial decision making\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExit strategies\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection 1: Preparing for your Professional Career\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003col\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eState of the Profession\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePersonal and Professional Goal Setting\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOwnership (Self-Employment)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmployment\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e 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