San Diego, CA – August
, 2014 – Premier eyecare business group Vision West (www.vweye.com) has announced a partnership with health care compliance and EMR management consultants Optometric Business Solutions (OBS) to offer resources and training to its members.
“We are very excited to extend our resources to Vision West and its members,” said Joe DeLoach, OD, FAAO, president of OBS. “With the arrival of the new ICD-10 coding system right around the corner, this is the crucial time for eye care professionals to have access to training and information to ensure they and their practice are fully prepared.”
Through this exclusive vendor partnership, Vision West members will have full access to OBS’ vast array of compliance and training materials, all at special member prices. Products include an ICD-10 Compliance Program that features a transition manual, timeline, DVD training video, Power Point training slides, and much more to get your office completely ready for the ICD-10 conversion. Additional products include a compliance program for HIPAA and OSHA, as well as compliance program for employees. Vision West members are able to access special pricing through a portal on the Vision West member website.
Additionally, OBS offers individually tailored services to help eye care professionals focus on improving different aspects of their practice, including ICD-10, training audits, billing services, employee services, electronic health records, and meaningful use.
“We are elated to partner with OBS at this critical time for eye care professionals and their practices,” said Joseph Mallinger, OD, MBA, Vision West CEO and president. “Compliance in all facets of medical law is vital to operating a successful practice and our members will truly benefit from OBS’ offerings. OBS offers a complete resource of individually tailored management services necessary for success in the face of the changing ICD-10 codes and the Affordable Care Act (ACA)”
About Optometric Business Solutions
OBS is a practice compliance company that trains and provides resources for practice insurance, billing, human resource management, health care compliance issues and electronic medical records management. Whether it’s audit services/protection, billing and coding training for doctors and staff, complete billing services, HIPAA compliance, the legalities of staff management or an overhaul of third party accounts receivable, knowing how to obtain the government stimulus money or being prepared for the change to ICD-10, Optometric Business Solutions is all about maximizing doctor profit while assuring compliance with third party and government regulations.
For more information, please visit www.optometricbusinesssolutions.com/
About Vision West
Based in San Diego, California, Vision West is a nation-wide membership based Eyecare Business Group, providing practice management and buying group resources. Founded in 1988 by the California Optometric Association, Vision West is privately held. Vision West provides members with competitive discounts and programs with more than 250 vendor partners. Passing on the full-negotiated discount to members, Vision West does not charge a membership fee or require a minimum purchase volume. Their consolidated statement provides members with detailed information to help manage cash flow. Members can also access their account with 24/7 web enhanced online tools that provide options to receive invoices, statement detail, pay online and generate key reports. Vision West is committed to the profession by providing resources to help support the Independent Eyecare Professional , as well as providing continued industry support to State Optometric Associations, COVD and various IPAs and partners. For more information, please visit www.vweye.com.
