The Ophthalmology Playbook

Convert Health and ASOA
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The Ophthalmology Playbook is a podcast for ophthalmology practice leaders. Each episode focuses on a topic that matters to running and growing a practice, with focused conversations about what’s working, what’s changing, and what leaders should be thinking about next.

Episodes

  1. 19h ago

    ASOA 40 Under 40ish: Rising Leaders in Ophthalmology, Part 1

    In this special edition, Ben Seals talks with five of ASOA's Administrative Eyecare 40 Under 40(ish) honorees: Bansari Mehta, MHA, COO of Dr. Black's Eye Associates of Southern Indiana; Katie Kensy, MHA, COE, Executive Director of Twin Cities Eye Consultants; Albert Shirakian, CEO of Retina-Vitreous Associates Medical Group; Sarah Le Goff, CEO of Eye Specialty Group; and Dottie Anstine, COE, CEO of Ridge Eye Care. They share how they found their way into ophthalmology, from clinical research, hospital administration, and accounting to a Starbucks counter, and what the award means to them and their families. The honorees recall career-defining challenges, including starting as an administrator in the middle of COVID and leading an EMR transition, and explain why the ASOA community has been so valuable. They also get candid about work-life balance, from giving 100 percent to what's in front of you to being kind to yourself. Listeners will come away with encouragement and practical perspective from the next generation of practice leaders. Connect with Bansari: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bansari-mehta/Connect with Katie: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiekensy/Connect with Albert: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/albert-shirakian-65149043/Connect with Sarah: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahalyas/Connect with Dottie: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dottieanstine/Connect with Ben: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benseals/ Resources Mentioned:  ASOA Practice Resources: https://www.asoa.org/practice-resources Collaboration with ASOA (https://www.asoa.org/) and produced by Convert Health (https://www.converthealth.co/).

  2. 3d ago

    Building the 2027 Operating Plan & Budget with Jason Bryll

    Too many practices build next year’s budget by copying last year’s. Ben Seals talks with Jason Bryll, founder of Parable Associates, about why last year’s results should be the new floor, not the goal. Jason shares how he connects accounting data to an AI tool to build a baseline budget with stretch goals. He also explains how practices can use two to three years of data by doctor, CPT code, and location to run what-if scenarios on premium lens and surgical conversion. They cover why EBITDA funds great people and technology, why cash flow and days sales outstanding (DSO) belong in the budget, and how to calculate DSO simply. Listeners will come away with a clearer, data-driven process for building their 2027 budget. Connect with Jason: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-bryll/Connect with Ben: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benseals/Resources Mentioned: Systemology by David Jennings: https://a.co/d/08elrkBo  Collaboration with ASOA (https://www.asoa.org/) and produced by Convert Health (https://www.converthealth.co/).

  3. Nov 2

    Strategic Planning & Goal Setting for 2027 with Will Hall

    Every January, practices launch ambitious plans, and by spring many of those plans have quietly stalled. In this episode, Guido and Will Hall discuss how to create annual priorities that matter and why aligning physicians and administrators around a short list is more important than a long one. They cover how to avoid initiative overload, set measurable goals that teams can track, and translate strategy into day-to-day execution. Listeners will walk away with a practical approach for choosing fewer priorities, assigning clear ownership, and keeping the whole practice focused on what moves it forward. Connect with Will: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/willhall/ Connect with Guido: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/guidopiquet/Mann Eye Institute: https://www.manneye.com/ Resources Mentioned: ASOA Practice Resources: https://www.asoa.org/practice-resources Collaboration with ASOA (https://www.asoa.org/) and produced by Convert Health (https://www.converthealth.co/).

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    Introducing The Ophthalmology Playbook

    Welcome to The Ophthalmology Playbook! In this kickoff episode, Kade Wilcox, CEO of Convert Health, sits down with hosts Guido Piquet (COO, Mann Eye Institute, and ASOA board member) and Ben Seals (CEO, Thomas Eye Group, and ASOA incoming president) to share why they started the show.They talk about the conversations they wish they’d heard early in their careers, why ASOA has been such a key resource, and who the podcast is for: practice leaders, administrators, providers, and team members who want to keep growing.Every week, Guido and Ben will tag-team short, practical episodes with industry experts on topics like budgeting and 2027 planning, hiring and workforce development, interventional glaucoma, and the latest technology. Brought to you in partnership with ASOA and Convert Health. // Join the conversation. Recommend someone, submit yourself as a guest, or tell us what topic you think we should cover next. https://www.converthealth.co/podcast

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The Ophthalmology Playbook is a podcast for ophthalmology practice leaders. Each episode focuses on a topic that matters to running and growing a practice, with focused conversations about what’s working, what’s changing, and what leaders should be thinking about next.

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  • Creator
    Convert Health and ASOA
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    4
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Convert Health and ASOA
  • Show Website
    The Ophthalmology Playbook