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AAAHC - Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, Inc.
www.aaahc.org
The AAAHC is a private not-for-profit organization that assists ambulatory health care organizations in improving the quality of care provided to their patients. It accomplishes this by setting standards, measuring performance, and providing consultation and education where needed. Accreditation is ultimately awarded to those organizations that are found to be in compliance with AAAHC standards.
AAO - American Academy of Ophthalmology
www.aao.org
The mission of the American Academy of Ophthalmology is to advance the lifelong learning and professional interests of ophthalmologists (Eye M.D.s) to ensure that the public can obtain the best possible eye care.
ABES/ACES - The American College of Eye Surgeons, American Board of Eye Surgery
The American College of Eye Surgeons was formed to establish a certifying board for quality ophthalmic surgery. The American Board of Eye Surgery (ABES) was established to test ophthalmologists on their ability to perform quality eye surgery.
AMA - American Medical Association
As the national professional organization for all physicians, the American Medical Association (AMA) serves as the steward of medicine and leader of the medical profession.
AOA - American Optometric Association
www.aoa.org
"Advance the profession and serve optometrists in meeting the eye care needs of the public." The objectives of AOA are centered on improving the quality and availability of eye and vision care.
ASCRS - American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
www.ascrs.org
The mission of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery is to raise the standards and skills of anterior segment surgeons through clinical and practice management education and to work with patients, government and the medical community to promote delivery of quality eye care.
Eye Information available at: http://www.ascrs.org/eye/gloss.html
FASA - Federated Ambulatory Surgery Association
www.fasa.org
FASA is a nonprofit association representing the interests of ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) throughout the nation. It represents all aspects of the industry including the physicians, nurses, administrative staff, and owners.
MSMS - Michigan State Medical Society
www.msms.org
The Mission of the Michigan State Medical Society is to promote a health care environment which supports physicians in caring for and enhancing the health of Michigan citizens through science, quality, and ethics in the practice of medicine.
SEE - Society for Excellence in Eye Care
www.excellenteyesurgery.com
Membership in SEE is open to ophthalmologists in the United States, optometrists in the United States, and ophthalmologists outside the United States who meet the standards set forth in SEE's by-laws and who are sponsored by two current members in good standing with SEE.
ASORN American Society of Ophthalmic Registered Nurses
www.asorn.org
ASORN fosters excellence in ophthalmic patient care and supports the ophthalmic team through individual development, education, and evidence based practice.
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