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December Blog

November went so fast that I really didn't find the time to write anything.  I'm sure December will go even faster. Last month the office did a promotional mailing to our Medicare patients.  It off...
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October Blog

Well, it has finally begun.  Today we switched over to our new Electronic Medical Records (EMH) software.  Let's just say it wasn't exactly a smooth transition.  When you're used to writing on pape...
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September Blog

The office is moving closer to being paperless.  The hardware is ready to go.  The software is now installed.  Training on using the new electronic medical record software begins this week.  I hop...
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August Blog

If you have Medi-Cal insurance, there is some bad news.  The state has discontinued funding for optometric services for adults.  They will not cover eye examinations, glasses. or medical care. If...
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Economic Stimulus Plan

In an effort to do our part for the lagging economy, we are pleased to offer "The Dr. Steensma Economic Stimulus Plan".  If you buy a second or third pair of glasses at the same time, the second an...
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November went so fast that I really didn't find the time to write anything.  I'm sure December will go even faster.

Last month the office did a promotional mailing to our Medicare patients.  It offered the waiver of certain fees that Medicare does not consider required.  We could have charged them but we waived them during the promotion period.  A saving of $35 - $135 can be very important to many seniors.  Well, we were swamped and we helped a lot of people too.  That's about as good as it gets

But, now in what seems like bad karma, I have been sick for two weeks.  Started as a cold, but now seems like asthma.  I have had to take a few days off to learn how to breathe again, but it's getting better.  Maybe next year I should waive all the fees?

I look forward to teaching my yoga class next week.  This week I shall kick back and just breathe.  Maybe this is a lesson for me.  Yoga is in reality just all about learning to appreciate and love your breath.  Hopefully next week I shall.

Merry Christamas / Happy Hanukkah / Joyful whatever your tradtion