Talking to parents about the cost of myopia management can be daunting for many ECPs. How do you convey the value without feeling like a sales person or feeling uncomfortable sharing the dollars and cents of your myopia treatment program?
You’re not alone in this feeling. To help make these conversations smoother, easier and less stress-inducing, experts have shared what works and doesn’t work when talking to parents about the cost of treatment:
- Conveying the Value of Myopia Management is Key When Presenting Fees. Dr. David Anderson and Dr. Taylor Sprague wrote about how they explain the benefits of myopia management treatment in ways that parents can relate to. The goal is to create an understanding that their child’s vision and long-term ocular health are worth investing in.
- How to Present Myopia Management Fees to Low-Income Families. Dr. Wes McCann wrote about presenting myopia management as an essential health investment and providing manageable payment options. In doing so, health care providers can help ensure that all children have the opportunity to enjoy the benefits of early myopia intervention, regardless of their family’s financial situation.
- Presenting Myopia Management Fees for Multiple Children. Most ECPs have their preferred method(s) of myopia management, but when working with a family with more than one child in need, we may have to be creative in order to get the entire family in a program. Dr. Ashley Tucker shares how to address the fees associated with having multiple children in myopia management treatment.
- The Economics of Myopia Management. Implementing myopia management necessitates a comprehensive understanding of the financial commitments involved. From overhead costs to patient fees, establishing a profitable myopia management program requires careful consideration of the economics. Dr. Wes McCann breaks down how to address the economics of myopia management in your practice.
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