Isabelle Bibet-Kalinyak to Speak at the 2025 American Academy of Ophthalmology Imagine Meeting
Pullman & Comley Health Care Attorney Isabelle Bibet-Kalinyak will lead four panel discussions at AAO 2025: Imagine at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. The meeting brings together ophthalmologists, practice leaders and industry professionals for the year’s premier event in eye care, featuring clinical updates, practice management strategies, subspecialty programs and hands-on learning opportunities. Isabelle is a member of AAO/AAOE and will lead the following sessions. She will also be available for one-on-one private consultations at the AAOE "Conversations with the Experts" in the exhibition hall (Academy Hub, Hall WBI, Booth 2761), and by appointment (text: (330) 554-4133).
Saturday, October 18, 2025
Reducing Practice Risk With Proper Financial Controls
- Time: 9:45 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. EDT
- Session: 228
- Location: W304AB
- Overview: This course will show practice leaders how to spot financial leaks, strengthen compliance, and safeguard profitability in an era where nearly 80% of practices face embezzlement. Attendees will learn to analyze financial weaknesses, implement effective controls, and build a culture of transparency that supports long-term stability and transaction readiness.
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Co-speaker(s): Amanda Sainato, Nextech Systems, Inc.; Nicole Smith, Retina Consultants of America
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Sunday, October 19, 2025
Negotiation Skills for Physicians and Ophthalmic Practice Leaders
- Time: 3:45 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. EDT
- Session: 489
- Location: W303
- Overview: This session will provide practical strategies to improve negotiation outcomes across contracts, operations, partnerships, and patient care. Participants will learn core negotiation concepts, adaptable communication techniques, and tools to manage critical discussions with payers, vendors, staff, investors, and strategic partners.
- Co-speaker(s): Ron Reed, Cascade Partners; Thom Biby, Triad Eye Institute; Cynthia Matossian, M.D., GPOphtho)
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Monday, October 20, 2025
Designing Your Practice Succession Plan: A Roadmap to Seamless Transitions
- Time: 9:45 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. EDT
- Session: 627
- Location: W304AB
- Overview: Focused on ownership and leadership transitions, this course offers a framework for building a succession plan that preserves practice value and ensures continuity. Attendees will explore approaches for associate buy-ins, leadership handoffs, and real estate planning, while addressing challenges such as private equity consolidation and generational priorities.
- Co-speaker(s): Collin Hart, ERE Healthcare Real Estate Advisors; Jordan Nelson, VMG Health; Patti Barkey COE OCS - Abbvie - Bausch + Lomb - iOR Partners - Reflexion Digital Media; Abdhish R Bhavsar, M.D., Ocular Therapeutix
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Monday, October 20, 2025
Building an Independent Practice at Any Age: Options Beyond Private Equity
- Time: 11:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. EDT
- Session: 641
- Location: W304AB
- Overview: This course explores strategies for practice growth beyond private equity, including MSOs, GPOs, mergers, hospital affiliations, and family office partnerships. Attendees will learn to assess the benefits and challenges of each model, engage shareholders in lifecycle planning, and recruit and mentor younger providers to strengthen long-term independence and prepare for succession planning.
- Co-speaker(s): Ron Reed, Cascade Partners; Collin Hart, ERE Healthcare Real Estate Advisors; Thom Biby, Triad Eye Institute
If you wish to set up a meeting with Attorney Bibet-Kalinyak to discuss your ongoing or emerging legal and transactional matters, please text (330) 554-4133 email ibibet-kalinyak@pullcom.com.
To register and for more information, please visit the AAO 2025 Meeting Guide.