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108th Annual AOA Congress: Dallas,
Texas, June 22-26, 2005
Dr. David B. Seibel of St. Louis, MO addresses the AOSA’s
general session as he receives the 2005 AOSA Founders
Award. The AOSA Founders Award is presented to an
individual for outstanding contribution to the AOSA.
UMSL 4th year optometry student Mark Gifford made it to
the final round of this Year’s Optometry Superbowl
moderated by Dr. David Seibel. The Superbowl takes the
best student from each school of optometry to compete in
three rounds of a jeopardy-like contest to see who is the best. This year’s winner for the third year in a row was
SCO.
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InfantSEE Update: Program Unveiled Nationally in Early June
The InfantSEE program, optometry’s premier public health initiative for
infants’ vision, was officially launched by AOA in early June. The national
campaign included airtime on NBC’s Today Show on June 8, 2005 and an
article published in USA Today on the same day. To learn more about
InfantSEE, call toll-free (888) 396-EYES (3937) or visit www.infantsee.org.
The public service announcement given by President Jimmy Carter, Honorary
Chair for InfantSEE, and the article in USA Today are both available on this website.
Both outlets will contain the names of participating InfantSEE optometrists in the patients’ communities. No
patients will be given a direct referral; instead, parents will choose from among all participating providers in the
community. A press release on InfantSEE is available on their website for individual members to use to
promote the program and their participation within their communities.
If you haven’t signed up, please do so by contacting the AOA at: InfantSEE@aoa.org or call the InfantSEE
Hotline (800) 365-2219 ext. 286
These Missouri Optometric Association (MOA) members will be listed on the national InfantSEE website. If you
would like to have your name included, please call the MOA office.
Optometric Recognition Award Program
The American Optometric Association announced recently the 2005 recipients of the Continuing Optometric
Recognition Award. The Continuing Award is given to doctors of optometry who have completed 50 credit
hours of continuing education in their field over a one-year period and, in addition, have previously received the
Initial Optometric Recognition Award, which is given to doctors of optometry who have completed 150 hours of
approved continuing education in their field over a period of three consecutive years. The award presentation
took place on June 23, 2005, during Optometry’s Meeting™ in Dallas, Texas.
AOA Continuing Award winners from Missouri are as follows: Dr. William D. Dellande, Dr. Kurt W. Finklang,
Dr. John J. Turley, Dr. Sharon Kay Dyer and Dr. Ronald J. Fornelli.
Web Resource for Patients with Visual Disabilities
The Governor's Council on Disability publishes the Directory of Resources for Missourians with Disabilities. The
Directory provides a listing of over 600 agencies in Missouri that provide services to individuals with disabilities
Over 150 of those agencies provide services to all individuals with disabilities or specialize in serving individuals
who are visually impaired or blind. The Directory is available online at:
http://www.gcd.oa.mo.gov/directory/directory.shtml
You may also request a hard copy by contacting the Governor's Council on Disability at 1-800-877-8249.
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Richard C. Wilson, O. D., President
July 15, 2005
In June, the American Optometric Association held its annual Congress. Missouri was well
represented in President’s Council as well as in the House of Delegates. Additionally, the
Cabinet of the North Central States Optometric Council met and discussed issues.
The House of Delegates passed three resolutions. The first requires that all
members of state affiliates also be AOA members. While Missouri has always
required this, many have not. This will help ensure that everyone benefiting from the
work done at the national level will share in the cost. Second, the House passed a
special, rolling dues assessment of $60 per member per year. This will cover the
cost of an ongoing public relations project. The AOA has contracted with Hill and
Knowlton, a national leading public relations firm, to improve optometry’s image on a
national level and help counteract the recent attacks that have been launched
against the profession of optometry.
Finally, the House of Delegates authorized the establishment of an emergency
legislative/legal defense fund. The fund is designed to help any state legally or
legislatively that is being challenged on a local level, but whose outcome could have
national implications. The details of the defense fund are being worked out in
committee.
Two new AOA Trustees were elected: . . . and our own Dr. LeeAnn Barrett
announced her candidacy for trustee for next year as well.
Dr. Wilson leads MOA delegation at AOA Congress (left)
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MOA Leadership Retreat
Upcoming projects and activities were discussed by MOA
leaders at the June 10-12, 2005, MOA Leadership
Retreat, at the Lake of the Ozarks.
Industry Alliance Day was well attended on Friday and a
roundtable discussion (above, right) was held to discuss issues affecting the eyecare industry, followed by a
luncheon and golf outing. The evening was filled with food and conversation and the annual barbeque.
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On Saturday, we were fortunate to have Dr. Pete Kehoe talk to us about the “AOA
Experience” (left); Mr. Charlie Ballard (former MO State Representative and now Chief of
Staff to Senator Delbert Scott) gave us an overview of the 2005 legislative session; Rep/Dr
Steve Tilley talked to us about his perspective on his first year in the MO House of
Representatives; and Mr. Rich Davis, motivational speaker, taught us how to get involved
and stay motivated in our leadership roles.
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The weekend concluded with committee meetings and the MOA Board meeting.
Participants listen to Saturday morning speakers.
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Committees meet to discuss agenda items.
Drs. John Gelvin, Lee Ann Barrett and Steve Tilley
discuss legislative issues with MOA lobbyist Scott
Marrs.
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Invitation to the Missouri Optometric
Association (MOA) 2005 Annual Convention
in Branson, Missouri
Gregory J. Goetzinger, O.D., Secretary, Board of Directors, Missouri
Optometric Association
As the MOA Secretary and 2005 Convention Chair, it is my privilege to
extend an invitation to attend this year’s Annual MOA Convention, In the
415 North State Highway 265
Fast Lane with Optometry, in Branson, Missouri. This year’s convention
Branson, MO 65616
is not only a great opportunity to attend exceptional continuing
1 (888)333-5253
education, but it is a fantastic family destination. Our theme this year is
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NASCAR, and we will have a race car on site, sponsored by Sutherlin
Optical, Midland Optical, Ozarks Optical, and Signet Armorlite. The
venue for this year’s convention will be the beautiful Chateau on the Lake Resort and Convention Center. The
Chateau has world class service with many amenities that are family friendly.
Since this year’s location is not just a hotel but a vacation destination that the
whole family will love, why not book your room for an extra few days and
make it a vacation. Come to Branson to relax and enjoy the surroundings that
your whole family will love. This year’s convention will tee off with our annual
golf tournament at the challenging Ledgestone Golf and Country Club, located
near Silver Dollar City. Thursday evening there will be a 25th anniversary
celebration for the University of Missouri St. Louis College of Optometry.
Friday will be the start of the great CE program. The exhibit hall, which
appears to be a record setting exhibition, will run from 4-7:00 p.m. There will
be many giveaways and activities for everyone to enjoy. Friday night entertainment will feature a “Tailgate
party” at The Track Family Fun Parks. There will be live entertainment, food, drinks, go-kart racing on “Wild
Woody,” mini golf, water bumper boats and much more for the whole family to enjoy.
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Saturday and Sunday we will continue to have great continuing education, thanks in part to our great sponsors
like MEI and TLC which have shown their true commitment to Missouri optometrists with their generous
sponsorships.
Remember, Branson is a vacation destination which offers you the
opportunity to meet with other colleagues to discuss today’s important
issues. It gives you a chance to attend the business meetings to decide
the direction and future of your profession. It is vitally important for all of us
to attend and be heard. I look forward to seeing all of you and your families in October at the Chateau on the
Lake.
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Society Reports
This is a reminder to all our MOA societies that it is time to make nominations from your societies for
2005-06 for the following offices/awards:
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MOA Board Trustees
MOA Board Officer
MOA Optometrist of the Year
MOA Young Optometrist of the Year
MOA Friend of Optometry
The forms have been sent to each society president and should be signed by your society’s president
and secretary, and returned to the MOA central office no later than August 31, 2005.
Central Optometric Society
Debbie Hettler-Arbeitman, O. D., Trustee
Central Optometric Society met June 28, 2005, at the Country Club of Missouri, in Columbia, as the
guest of Dr. Kell Yang, who spoke to the group about LASIK. Our May 24th meeting was held at the
Heidelberg Restaurant in Columbia, and Michael Burke, Area Sales Manager from Cooper Vision,
sponsored the meeting. Several society members attended the AOA meeting in Dallas, including COS
member Lee Ann Barrett, who announced her candidacy for the AOA Board of Trustees.
Kansas City Optometric Society
John B. Gelvin
The KCOS Board of Directors met in May to review our current meeting structure and to formulate ideas
for better communication throughout the Society. Many good ideas were discussed and those that were
placed at the top of the list are being worked on as you read this. Thanks to the hard work of Dr. Melanie
Linderer, the society now has a common email address from which to send its information. We will have
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regular updates going to the Society regarding topics from Insurance to Industry. We look forward to the
possibilities of a common route of communication.
Southwest Optometric Society
Lorry W. Lazenby, O. D., Trustee
May meeting was at Joplin Association for the Blind. Sponsored education and dinner was provided by
Alcon and M.E.I. The C.E. lecture was by Dr. West on the private practice management of the glaucoma
patient. Attendance included forty doctors from Southwest Missouri, Kansas, and Oklahoma.
The July meeting will be on the 20th at the practice of Dr. Eldon Repsher in Joplin Mo. at 6:30 P.M. The
business meeting will include an update of M.O.A activities and upcoming convention news.
Para Report
Vickie Rogers, President
Seven Para Trustees met at Lake Ozark in June for a board meeting. We discussed several convention
planning items as well as past convention concerns and new ideas. Four hours of ABO credit will be
offered for certified opticians. Make your hotel reservations now. This is going to be one of the best
conventions so don’t miss out.
Please welcome Bernadette Mims as our new Para Trustee for the Southwest who is taking Tracy
Ludwick's place (Tracy moved to Springfield). She works with Dr. Goetzinger.
There is also an opening in the Northeast and Northwest areas. Please consider becoming a Trustee if
you are located in either of these areas.
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In Memoriam
Dr. Ernest J. Tietjen Jr, age 82 years, of Jefferson City, MO, died July 7,
2005. Dr. Tietjen was born August 19, 1922, in Cole Camp, MO. He is
survived by his wife of 53 years, Faye Cox Tietjen. A life long resident of the
central Missouri area, Dr. Tietjen was a 1947 graduate of the Northern Illinois
School of Optometry, Chicago, IL. He was an Optometrist in Jefferson City for
40 years. He served in the Tank Corps in the United States Army during
World War II. He was an elder and member of the First Presbyterian Church;
a 60-year member of the American Legion; a 50-year member of the
American Optometric Association; a life member of the Missouri Optometric
Association and Missouri Optometric Foundation; and a member of the
Disabled American Veterans.
Other survivors include one brother, Dr. Fred O. Tietjen, M. D. and his wife
Pat of Osage Beach, MO.
WillaDon (Graves) Rudd, age 75, of Cassville, MO, died on June 24, 2005.
She was born April 20, 1930, in Bates County, Missouri. She was married for
49 years to Dr. James Rudd, who survives at their home. WillaDon graduated
with honors at Southwest Missouri State University. She taught school for 32
years at Newberg, Joplin, Neosho and Cassville. She was a member of the
Cassville First Baptist Church, Neosho Chapter of P.E.O., Missouri State
Teachers Association and served on Friends of the Cassville Library.
Other survivors include one son, Will James Rudd and his wife, Stacy, of
Overland Park, KS; and five grandchildren, Kristen, Carolyn, Lauren,
Katheryn and Camryn. Preceding her in death were two daughters, Robin
Sue and Rose Ann and one son, Ward Douglas.
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Medicaid Changes and Weekly Billing Tips
Missouri Medicaid Program Changes
Senate Bill 539 was passed by the 93rd General Assembly and becomes effective August 28, 2005. The bill
eliminates certain optional Medicaid services for adults. The Division of Medical Services plans to implement all
changes on September 1, 2005. For more information about these changes, go to
http://dss.missouri.gov/dms/dated/msreduct.htm
The Missouri Division of Medical Services now posts weekly billing tips for enrolled providers to aid them in
claim filing and in obtaining other useful information. These tips can be accessed at www.dss.mo.gov/dms in
the yellow “Quick Links” box and then by clicking on ‘Medicaid Provider Hot Tip of the Week’.
On Monday of each week, a new tip is posted and the tip from the previous week is archived at the same site
for continued reference by providers. If providers and others subscribe to Medicaid news, an e-mail is sent
when anything new is posted to the Medicaid website. If you haven’t signed up to receive electronic e-mail
notifications from Medicaid, it takes only seconds to complete from the Medicaid website at
www.dss.mo.gov/dms and then by clicking on “Subscribe to Missouri Medicaid News”.
Here are some of the latest Medicaid Pro-vider Hot Tips of the Week:
Medicaid Claims Processing Schedule: Missouri’s fiscal year runs from July 1st through June 30th. July 1,
2005 is the start of state fiscal year 2006 (SFY06). With the beginning of SFY06, many changes are being
implemented within the Medicaid program. One change not taking place is the number of times provider checks
are produced each month.
Checks are mailed or directly deposited into a provider’s account twice each month, the 5th and the 20th, for
any amounts due them. If the 5th and/or 20th fall on either a Saturday, Sunday or state holiday, the check is
mailed or directly deposited the following working day.
The claims processing schedule for SFY06 lists the dates the cycles are run and their corresponding check
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dates. The schedule may be obtained from the Internet at 222.medicaid.state.mo.us or www.emomed.com.
Providers who currently receive paper checks are encouraged to consider the convenience of direct deposit.
Provider checks are not forwarded if there is a wrong address on file. With direct deposit, the check is
deposited into the appropriate account on the check date. The application for direct deposit is located on the
Medicaid website at www.dss.mo.gov/dms. At this site, scroll to ‘provider information’ and click on the “forms”
link. Then click on “Application for Provider Direct Deposit” to access a printer friendly version of the form.
Checking Claim Status: One of the most frequent reasons providers call to speak to someone at Medicaid is to
check claim status. Because of the volume of enrolled providers and limited staff, this often results in a busy
signal. Why spend precious time redialing when you can check claim status yourself electronically in one of two
ways?
You can check claims individually at www.emomed.com by scrolling to the "Real Time Queries" box and then
click on 'View Claim Status'. Enter identifying claim information for the provider number under which services
were billed. The Medicaid response is then returned using claim status category codes and claim status codes.
The other method to check claim status electronically is by batch transaction. This is known as the HIPAA
276/277 Health Care Claim Status Request and Response. At www.emomed.com scroll and click on "Send
Files". The Medicaid response (or the 277 transaction) is then returned the following day. You can access the
response files at the same website under "Receive Provider Files" and then click on 'Claim Status (277)
Response'.
A description of the claim status category codes and claim status codes is posted on the Washington Publishing
Company website.
Prior Authorization Status:Missouri Medicaid enrolled providers now have the ability to check the status of a
Prior Authorization (PA) request online at www.emomed.com. In the “Real Time Queries” box at this site, click
on the ‘View PA Status’. PA status requests are restricted to the Medicaid provider number the PA was
submitted under. PAs must be in ‘approved’ status before services can be delivered. Drug PAs are not
displayed with this option. Access to the status of prior authorized psychological services is currently being
researched for inclusion in the near future.
Tips can be accessed at: http://www.dss.mo.gov/dms
Medicaid Changes can be accessed at: http://dss.missouri.gov/dms/dated/msreduct.htm
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2005 Calendar of Events
August 20 - 21
MOA Board Meeting
Chateau on the Lake
Branson, MO
October 6 - 9
MOA Annual Convention
Chateau on the Lake
Branson, MO
October 6 - 8
AOA Advocacy Group Meeting
Renaissance Grand
St. Louis, MO
2006 Calendar
January 9
MOA Legislative Conference
Jefferson City, MO
January 26 - 28
AOA Presidents Council
Hyatt Regency
St. Louis, MO
May 1 - 3
AOA Congressional Congress
JW Marriott, Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington, D.C.
June 21 - 25
AOA Congress
Las Vegas, NV
October 5 - 8
MOA Annual Convention
Lodge of the Four Seasons
Lake Ozark, MO
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Staff
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Executive Director:
Administrative Assistant:
Annual Convention
Zoe W. Lyle
573/635-6151
F: 573/635-7989
moopt@socket.net
Linda (Lin) S. Rodick
Society Reports
In Memoriam
Finance Manager:
Linda K. Morrison
Medicaid Changes
Calendar of Events
Governmental Relations Consultant:
Leadership & Staff
J. Scott Marrs
573/636-5873
F: 573/636-4532
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Jerry W. Burch
573/636-4599
F: 573/636-4532
Legal Counsel:
Marc H. Ellinger
573/634-2500
F: 573/634-3358
Officers
President
Richard C. Wilson, O.D.
816/353-1872
F: 816/353-5022
hartsdad@swbell.net
President-Elect
Thomas W. Hobbs, O.D.
660/747-7300
F: 660/747-5322
twhobbs@earthlink.net
Treasurer
Thomas F. Greene, O.D.
573/659-5560
F: 573/659-5561
greene@socket.net
Secretary
Gregory J. Goetzinger, O.D.
417/359-0600
F: 417/359-0601
eyedrg@carthagevisionclinic.com
Immediate Past-President
Timothy A. Wingert, O.D.
314/516-6058 (school)
F: 314/516-6708
wingo@umsl.edu
Trustees
Central Society
Debbie Hettler-Arbeitman, O.D.
573/814-6575
F: 573/814-6340
dhett@aol.com
Greater Ozark Society
Michael C. Frier, O.D
417/876-6052
F: 417/876-3352
mikeftwoi@centurytel.net
Kansas City Society
John B. Gelvin, O.D
816/931-4733
F: 816/931-9498
jgelvin@hunkeler.com
Northeast Society
Duane A. Thompson, O.D.
660/258-7409
F: 660/258-5043
datbat@shighway.com
Northwest Society
G. Ryan Powell, O.D.
816/476-4017
F: 816/476-4021
insighteyecare@kc.rr.com
Southeast Society
Kenneth C. Detring, O.D.
573/243-2020
F: 573/243-6684
detring@yahoo.com
Southwest Society
Lorry W. Lazenby, O.D.
417/782-9151
F: 417/782-7321
lazenbyopt@4state.com
St. Louis Society
Matthew D. Wickham, O.D.
314/997-1300
F: 314/997-5075
Matt.Wickham@TLCVision.com
West Central Society
Mark D. Curtis, O.D.
660/747-8196
F: 660/747-5322
mdcurtis@earthlink.net
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Committees
Administrative Services
Michael J. Nichols, O.D.
573/874-2030
F: 573/449-0253
mlnod@cs.com
Affiliated Organizations
Lori Ehlers Swopes, O.D.
816/884-5212
F: 816/884-3313
LoriSwopes@yahoo.com
Clinical/Educational
Jeffrey L. Weaver, O.D.
314/911-4100
F: 314/911-4101
jlweaver@aoa.org
Coordinating Committee
Richard C. Wilson, O.D.
816/353-1872
F: 816/353-5022
hartsdad@swbell.net
Governmental Affairs
Mark D. Curtis, O.D.
660/747-8196
F: 660/747-5322
mdcurtis@earthlink.net
Membership Services
Robert G. Goerss, O.D.
636/272-1444
F: 636/272-1359
drgoerss@yahoo.com
Public Relations
LeeAnn W. Barrett, O.D.
573/445-8636
F: 573/446-9122
lbarrett@sbcglobal.net
Corporate Optometric Task Force
Lorry Lazenby, O.D.
417/782-9151
F: 417/782-7321
lazenbyopt@4state.com
Affiliated Organizations
Paraoptometric Chair
Vickie Rogers
660/747-7300
F: 660/747-5322
MOAA President
Marty Poynter
660/582-5222
F: 660/582-6558
martypoynter@earthlink.net
MOF President
Rex Newcomb, O.D.
417/468-6682
F: 417/468-7922
rands289@msn.com
State Board President
Danny D. Nestleroad, O.D.
417/235-5250
F: 417/235-5259
nesrob@mo-net.com
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Editor of Publications: Lee Ann W. Barrett, O.D.
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The VISION newsletter is published bimonthly at 100 E. High Street, Ste. 301, Jefferson City, MO 65101.
Phone: 573/635-6151.
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