MOA VISION VISION is published bimonthly by the Missouri Optometric Association. http://www.moeyecare.org/vision/index.html http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Fri, 7 Nov 2008 11:48:14 -0600 Fri, 7 Nov 2008 16:49:21 -0600 FeedForAll v2.0 (2.0.2.9) http://www.feedforall.com Missouri Optometric Association Hosts Exciting Annual Convention The beautiful Chateau on the Lake in Branson served as a most gracious host for the 2008 Annual MOA Convention October 9th- 12th. http://www.moeyecare.org/vision/ 3410DC5D-EAEE-4744-BECE-CA6C7F1A9517 Fri, 7 Nov 2008 11:41:55 -0600 Dr. James Hunt Honored as MOA Optometrist of the Year Dr. James Hunt, with practices in Doniphan and Piedmont, Missouri, was presented with the Optometrist of the Year Award at the Missouri Optometric Association's (MOA) 2008 Awards luncheon on October 10 held at the Chateau on the Lake in Branson, Missouri. http://www.moeyecare.org/vision/08_on_od_year.html DB433DB9-4DDF-4544-8D06-B0027815DD15 Fri, 7 Nov 2008 11:42:10 -0600 Dr. Ryan Powell Honored With Young Optometrist of the Year Branson MO--Dr. Ryan Powell of Insight Eyecare Specialties was presented with the Young Optometrist of the Year Award at the Missouri Optometric Association's (MOA) 2008 Awards luncheon on October 10 held at the Chateau on the Lake in Branson, Missouri. http://www.moeyecare.org/vision/08_on_young_od_year.html 6010AC04-F679-43A0-883F-90D653D35CC0 Fri, 7 Nov 2008 11:42:10 -0600 Jennifer Ross Honored as Paraoptometric of the Year Jennifer Ross was voted 2008 Paraoptometric of the Year for the state of Missouri. http://www.moeyecare.org/vision/08_on_para_year.html 0F16C595-FD87-489D-A6C5-17612CB7C4CF Fri, 7 Nov 2008 11:42:10 -0600 HHS Proposes Adoption of ICD-10 Code Sets and Updated Electronic Transaction Standards According to HHS, the proposed new diagnoses codes, ICD-10, are designed to improve disease tracking and speed transition to an electronic health care environment. http://www.moeyecare.org/vision/08_on_icd_10.html 91CC0CB7-496A-4717-A7DC-4F5D43BAC947 Fri, 7 Nov 2008 11:42:09 -0600 MSBA, MASA, and the Children's Vision Law This past spring, I was elected to our local school board. It has been challenging, rewarding and eye-opening. It has also offered me a unique perspective about the new Children's Vision Law. http://www.moeyecare.org/vision/08_on_cvlaw.html 9D48117F-2A49-4342-A848-557B9DC2729C Fri, 7 Nov 2008 11:42:09 -0600 October First Guidelines for Using Prescription Pads for Medicaid Recipients As of October 1, 2008, your pharmacist could turn away prescriptions not written on counterfeit-proof paper. http://www.moeyecare.org/vision/08_on_prescription_pads.html 0BE47600-B988-4916-A256-1F3580B2024B Fri, 7 Nov 2008 11:42:09 -0600 MOA/Industry Alliance Day at UMSL-College of Optometry On October 14th, a panel of practicing optometrists and representatives from the executive Level of the Industry Alliance presented information on the MOA as well as a panel discussion to 4th , some 3rd, and 2nd year UMSL College of Optometry students. http://www.moeyecare.org/vision/08_on_umsl_day.html DA5A1008-F735-45EC-8FF7-BD05CE480639 Fri, 7 Nov 2008 11:42:09 -0600 Paraoptometric Continuing Education--Get Credit for What You Know We Want What You Have. Help other paraoptometrics benefit from your knowledge. http://www.moeyecare.org/vision/08_on_paraoptometrics.html EC5A37E4-EE7F-4E47-B7A5-0699061AB817 Fri, 7 Nov 2008 11:42:09 -0600 With Deepest Appreciation Please accept my heartfelt Thank You for the beautiful flowers and plants, cards, memorial contributions, thoughts, prayers and condolences at the sudden death of my mother. http://www.moeyecare.org/vision/08_on_thanks.html 687A3DDB-1672-451F-95C2-DB6F2501A529 Fri, 7 Nov 2008 11:42:08 -0600 Make Plans to Attend Spring CE in Jamaica Join us when we return to the Grand Lido Braco in Jamaica for an all-inclusive vacation you won't forget. http://www.moeyecare.org/vision/08_on_2009_spring_ce.html 13059182-EFE4-4418-8B83-AC7D9CA3AB61 Fri, 7 Nov 2008 11:47:31 -0600 President's Message I want to begin by thanking each and every one of you for showing your support for the Missouri Optometric Association and our great profession of optometry. http://www.moeyecare.org/vision/president.html 56DBD04B-A58C-4AC6-AC37-F0AE816F3013 Fri, 7 Nov 2008 11:42:07 -0600 Welcome New Members The Missouri Optometric Association is pleased to announce the following new members to the regular and paraoptometric membership. http://www.moeyecare.org/vision/new_members.html 19A83D42-F8E4-4014-8214-FBCBFEFFFFBE Fri, 7 Nov 2008 11:41:24 -0600 MOA Society Reports What's Happening With Your Local Optometric Society? http://www.moeyecare.org/vision/society_reports.html 47FC6B72-445B-443D-9DAA-9C6F250C71FB Fri, 7 Nov 2008 11:41:22 -0600 Calendar of Events Mark your calendar for these upcoming events. http://www.moeyecare.org/vision/calendar.html BF001725-CBBA-4A58-823F-06F9241AA93C Fri, 7 Nov 2008 16:49:21 -0500 Leadership and Staff Who's Who at MOA http://www.moeyecare.org/vision/leadership_staff.html 4A9A8A3D-40F9-4111-93F9-4C718DBA2453 Fri, 7 Nov 2008 16:49:21 -0500