Doctors of optometry comprise the nation’s largest eye care profession, treating the eyes of millions of Americans. As independent primary health care providers, optometric physicians examine, diagnose, treat and manage diseases and disorders of the visual system, the eye and associated structures as well as diagnose related systemic conditions. With more than 500 optometrists in Oklahoma, optometric physicians dedicate their careers to protecting vision and providing quality eye care to their patients. Oklahoma optometrists are equipped with the latest information and technology to diagnose, treat and manage eye diseases and conditions.  

To enhance the educational background and cultivate opportunities for professional practices while fostering the exchange of ideas within the profession of optometry to achieve the common goal of improved eye care for the citizens of Oklahoma.

CORE VALUES:

• Integrity in all endeavors
• Unity of profession
• Servitude to humanity
• Competence through medical educational excellence
• Pioneering the vision for tomorrow's leadership

Medicare & Medicaid Incentives!! 

Eligible professionals and eligible hospitals must register in order to participate in the Medicare and Medicaid EHR incentive programs.  They can do so, starting Jan. 3, 2011, at a registration site maintained by CMS.

To prepare for registration, interested providers should first familiarize themselves with the incentive programs’ requirements by visiting CMS’ Official Web Site for the Medicare and Medicaid EHR Incentive Programs.  The site provides general and detailed information on the programs, including tabs on the path to payment, eligibility, meaningful use, certified EHR technology, and frequently asked questions.

CMS announced the following key dates for the Medicare and Medicaid incentive programs’ first year:

• Jan. 3, 2011 – Registration for the Medicare EHR incentive program begins.
• Jan. 3, 2011 –States that are ready may launch their incentive programs for Medicaid providers.   
• January 2011 – Some state agencies begin issuing Medicaid EHR incentive payments.
• April 2011 – Attestation for the Medicare EHR incentive program begins.
• May 2011 – Issuing of Medicare EHR incentive payments expected to begin.
• July 3, 2011 – Last day for eligible hospitals to begin their 90-day reporting period to demonstrate meaningful use for the Medicare EHR incentive program for federal FY 2011.
• Sept. 30, 2011 – Federal FY 2011 payment year ends at midnight for eligible hospitals and critical access hospitals (CAHs).
• Oct. 3, 2011 – Last day for eligible professionals to begin their 90-day reporting period for calendar year 2011 to demonstrate meaningful use for the Medicare EHR incentive program.
• Nov. 30, 2011 – Last day for eligible hospitals and CAHs to register and attest to receive an incentive payment for federal fiscal year 2011.
• Dec. 31, 2011 – Calendar 2011 payment year ends for eligible professionals.