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32 | EYEWORLD DAILY NEWS | APRIL 5, 2024 ASCRS ANNUAL MEETING DAILY NEWS Your Practice." Attendees are invited to bring questions, meet colleagues, and share knowledge. This is a great opportunity to learn from seasoned administrators, brainstorm ideas, and build an ophthalmic network. Atten- dance is limited to ASOA attendees with 5 or fewer years of experience in ophthalmic practice management. Advanced registration is required, and space is limited. Separate regis- tration and fees apply. ASOA Networking and Engagement Lounge Today–Monday Room 205ABC Sponsored by CodexIT Plan your day, network with col- leagues, get recharged, and enjoy light refreshments. ASOA Round- tables will also take place in the Networking and Engagement Lounge on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, and there will be a happy hour with ASOA exhibitors on Saturday from 5:00–6:00 p.m. ASOA Saturday General Session – Leading Through Uncertainty and Change Saturday, 8:30–10:00 a.m. Room 210ABC Sponsored by DedicatedIT Resilient leaders cultivate emotional intelligence and strong relationships, and they facilitate learning and per- sonal development through everyday experiences. More importantly, these exceptional leaders create a culture of psychological safety, the number one predictor of high-performing teams. This session will provide a road map for developing resilient leaders, teams, and organizations. It will be presented by best-selling author and two-time TEDx speaker Anne Grady. roundtable-like conversation with the broader audience. "We heard a lot last year that attendees wanted more advanced courses," Ms. Perlberg said. "Sea- soned practice administrators crave peer-to-peer discussion, and I think the Campfire Sessions will fill that gap." Campfire Sessions will take place simultaneously on Sunday and Monday from 9:45–10:45 a.m. ASOA courses and roundtables will take place on Saturday through Monday, and the Networking and Engagement Lounge will be open today through Monday, with the Ven- dor Showcase Reception today from 4:00–5:30 p.m. and ASOA exhibits all day Saturday. COE Lunch: Leading Through Influence Saturday, 12:00–1:30 p.m. Room 107ABC Sponsored by Harrow Join fellow COEs for an innovative lunch program on communication, "Leading Through Influence," pre- sented by best-selling author and two-time TEDx speaker Anne Grady. She will help attendees learn to grow self-awareness and emotional intel- ligence, improve communication, and influence and tap into strengths and motivators of others. Advanced registration is required. Attendance is limited to current COEs. Administrator Beginners Circle (ABC) Networking Lunch The Call Center: Revenue Lifeline of Your Practice Sunday, 12:00–1:30 p.m. Room 107ABC This program will provide newer administrators access to a panel dis- cussion centered around the topic of "The Call Center: Revenue Lifeline of E yeWorld spoke with ASOA Executive Director Megan Odell, and ASOA Meeting Pro- gram Manager Tiffany Perlberg about what's new and exciting at this year's ASOA Annual Meeting. The program will kick off today with two general sessions. The first is titled "MACRA, MIPS, and YOU: The Future of Medicare Physician Reim- bursement." The second will feature hot topics related to all aspects of practice management. A panel in this session will answer questions on topics that the audience is most interested in hearing about. Tomorrow, ASOA will hold its annual Saturday General Session, with best-selling author and two-time TEDx speaker Anne Grady. Other features of the ASOA program include optional lunch programs, roundtables, and unique opportunities to network with ex- hibitors. There are also courses on a variety of topics including busi- ness operations, coding and billing, human resources, leadership and strategic management, marketing and business development, and risk management and compliance. Something new this year is the Vendor Showcase. Twelve exhibi- tors, who are also exhibiting in the ASOA Networking and Engagement Lounge, will participate. "Each exhib- itor will get 15 minutes to showcase their product or service," Ms. Odell said. "The twist is they have to pres- ent with an ASOA administrator who partners with them." ASOA is also introducing Camp- fire Sessions at the meeting. These sessions are a combination of the organization's educational courses and its popular roundtables. A facil- itator will kick off the session with a brief presentation on a topic before it transitions into a more organic, ASOA Annual Meeting preview

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