| LOA Benefits
Educational Programs
LOA provides educational opportunities for members and their staff. Each year, LOA participates in the Southeast Eye Annual Meeting with Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee called “Sand, Surf, and See”. The meeting takes place at the Grand Sandestin Hotel in Destin, Florida each July. The program includes presentations for physicians, technicians, and staff members. Continuing education credits are available. It’s the perfect mix of vacation and education!
Each year LOA co-sponsors CODEquest, an ophthalmic coding course for both physicians and staff members. Your insurance and coding staff will learn the latest Louisiana specific coding updates. The seminar will also grant CME credits for physicians who attend.
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Legislative/Regulatory Advocacy and PAC
The LOA retains a lobbyist to represent you and your practice to ensure that quality eye care, professionalism, and unrestricted access to patients are met. The LOA lobbyist monitors all legislative as well as regulatory committees effecting ophthalmology.
In addition, the LOA administers the Louisiana Eye Political Action Committee (PAC). The Louisiana Eye PAC collects voluntary contributions from ophthalmologists around the state and distributes them to members of the Louisiana legislature and statewide officials.
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Patient Referral
LOA member names are referenced when members of the public inquire about finding an ophthalmologist in their area.
Communications
The LOA communicates monthly with its membership by email and/or fax. The publications offer its members up-to-date information on all activities and issues. During the legislative session members will receive updates regularly by email and fax.
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Voice in the AAO
LOA members gain a collective voice in policy development and programs with the American Academy of Ophthalmology through Council representative.
Credit Card Processing
First National Merchant Solutions serves as the endorsed payment processing provider for LOA members. With over 50 years of experience, First National Merchant Solutions is one of the oldest payment processors in the country and a national leader in the merchant processing industry. Together, the LOA and First National Merchant Solutions have developed a business solution offering members competitive rates and innovative payment solutions with unparalleled customer service.
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Malpractice Discount
By being a member of the LOA you will save money on your malpractice insurance. LOA members who are also Ophthalmic Mutual Insurance Company (OMIC) policy holders are eligible to receive up to 8% risk management premium discount per year.
Network of Practice Administrators – Coming Soon!
This new committee will provide a way for its members to share knowledge through education, establish a network for addressing current issues and trends in Ophthalmology, and unite on advocacy issues.
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