Visit Sophrona at AAO 2024: Elevating Eye Care Referrals
Visit Sophrona at AAO 2024
Sophrona is thrilled to be part of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) 2024 Annual Meeting in Chicago, October 18-21. Swing by Booth #1937 to chat with our team. We’re showcasing our innovative solutions designed to transform eye care practices, with a focus on our Referral Portal—a tool built to enhance patient referral management and improve co-management between physicians, referring providers and patients.
Don’t plan on attending this year? Contact us, and we’ll gladly arrange a personalized consultation to explore how Sophrona can help you achieve your practice goals.
Transforming Eye Care Referrals with Innovative Solutions for Ophthalmologists and Optometrists
The Referral Portal has revolutionized the way eye care professionals manage patient referrals by allowing referring doctors to book patients directly into their system. This seamless process not only saves time but also strengthens collaboration between doctors.
Dr. Samir Melki, founder of Boston Vision, recently shared his experience using Sophrona’s Referral Portal in a 1-minute video testimonial. In the video, Dr. Melki explains how the platform has improved their patient flow and made referral management much easier, helping them maintain strong partnerships with optometrists.
“Our partnership with Sophrona has helped us develop this co-management software that allows [optometrists] to book patients directly into our system. This has improved our relationship and made things so much easier for our patients,” said Dr. Melki.
Let’s Talk About Referrals with Kristina Slattery & Lanissa Brantley
Beyond Dr. Melki’s testimonial, Sophrona’s “Let’s Talk About Referrals” video chat featuring Kristina Slattery and Lanissa Brantley delves into the critical topic of referral management. During the 15-minute conversation, Kristina and Lanissa highlight how using an online referral tool like Sophrona’s Referral Portal can elevate your referral process by ensuring patients are seamlessly booked and followed up with, rather than slipping through the cracks.
One key takeaway from the video chat is the importance of physician referrals in driving a practice’s revenue. Kristina and Lanissa emphasize that the failure to manage referrals effectively can have a tremendous financial impact. Implementing a referral management system is an investment in ensuring every opportunity for patient care—and practice revenue—is captured.
Kristina and Lanissa also touch on the value of having a physician liaison—someone who fosters relationships with referring doctors, ensuring a steady stream of referrals and creating a positive patient experience. These connections are crucial to increasing referral numbers and improving patient care. They also advise practices to start small, taking incremental steps to improve their referral processes. Even modest improvements can have a significant impact on both patient care and revenue generation.
If you can’t spare the time to watch the entire conversation, be sure to check out our the 2-minute version here, where they ask the question, “What percentage of referrals do you think your practice is losing?”
Whether you’re attending AAO in Chicago or not…
Attending AAO 2024? Stop by Sophrona’s booth to meet the team and learn more about how the Referral Portal and other solutions can help optimize your practice’s referral management. Whether you’re looking to streamline co-management, enhance patient scheduling, or strengthen relationships with referring doctors, Sophrona’s tools are designed to help your practice thrive.
Don’t miss the opportunity to chat with us and see how Sophrona can elevate the way you manage referrals, save time, and increase your revenue. Visit the AAO website for more information.
Can’t make it to Chicago this year? Let’s schedule a virtual demo for the Referral Portal. There is no better time than now to examine your current process and evaluate for improvement.
We understand the importance of staying ahead in a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape. That’s why we’re committed to providing you with the tools and support you need to thrive. Whether you’re looking to optimize your referral management process, streamline scheduling workflows, or enhance the patient experience, Sophrona has you covered.