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Error Results in Inappropriate Part B Drug Payments

The Academy has learned of a nationwide coding error, in which Medicare Administrative Contractors are incorrectly applying Merit-Based Incentive Payment System penalties and bonuses to Part B drug payments to physicians.

Register today. Mid-Year Forum April 10-13, 2019

Register today. Mid-Year Forum April 10-13, 2019

Attend Congressional Advocacy Day

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Why I Contribute: Amalia Miranda, MD

Why I Contribute: Amalia Miranda, MD
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Feb 21, 2019 Arkansas Ophthalmologists Take Major Step Toward Derailing Dangerous Optometric Scope Expansion Attempt Nearly a dozen Academy members descended upon the state capitol in Little Rock this week to explain to lawmakers the patient safety risks of optometric surgery. Eye on Advocacy Blog Post

Coming Soon: Important Office Visit Survey Eye on Advocacy Blog Post

Academy Urges FDA to Establish Temporary Pathway to Access Compounded Treatments Eye on Advocacy Blog Post

Vermont Optometrists Attempt New Surgical Scope-of-Practice Expansion Tactic Eye on Advocacy Blog Post
Medicare Changes

Learn how to succeed under the new payment structure that launched in 2017.

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Find out the Academy's stance on issues affecting members, patient care and the profession.

ASC Payment

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Community Health Centers

Compounding

Contact Lens Safety

Eyedrop Refills

Health Care Reform Law

ICD-10

Meaningful Use/EHRs/HIT

Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act

Medicare Fee Schedule

Merit-Based Incentive Payment System

Network Adequacy

Open Payments/Financial Disclosures

Performance Data Releases

Physician Quality Reporting System

Research Funding

Scope of Practice

SGR Repeal

Tech Innovation/FDA Process

Telemedicine

Truth in Advertising

Value-Based Modifier

Veterans Eye Care

Vision Screenings

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American Academy of Ophthalmology
Governmental Affairs Division
20 F Street, NW
Suite 400
Washington, DC 20001-6701

Phone: 202.737.6662
Fax: 202.737.7061

General questions or inquiries: politicalaffairs@aao.org

Specific Questions

Coding, billing or claims: coding@aao.org
ICD-10: icd10@aao.org
Meaningful use: ehrinfo@aao.org
Merit-Based Incentive Payment System: mips@aao.org
Physician Quality Reporting System: pqrs@aao.org
Reimbursement: healthpolicy@aao.org

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Live Webinar: Vital Signs – Improve Your Practice's Health Using 10 Key Indicators

Recorded Webinar: Vital Signs – Improve Your Practice's Health Using 10 Key Indicators

Webinar: Vital Signs – Improve Your Practice's Health Using 10 Key Performance Indicators

Focal Points 2019 Module: Diagnosis and Management of Anterior Uveitis

Webinar: Responding to Non-Accidental Ophthalmic Trauma: The Ophthalmologist’s Reporting Requirements

Focal Points 2018 Complete Set

Focal Points 2019 Module: Pain in the “Normal” Eye

Webinar: Seeing Options Clearly in Refractive Surgery: Secrets to Success

Focal Points 2018 Module: Genetics of Inherited Retinal Degenerative Diseases

Focal Points 2018 Module: Adult Strabismus

Focal Points 2018 Module: Surgical Management of Congenital and Acquired Iris Abnormalities

Focal Points 2018 Module: Dysfunctional Lens Syndrome

Webinar: Cataract Surgery Nightmare Complications

Focal Points 2018 Module: Surgical Management of Angle Closure Glaucoma

AAO 2018 Complete Meetings on Demand

2018 AAOE Practice Management Program on Demand

2018 Cornea Subspecialty Day on Demand

2018 Glaucoma Subspecialty Day on Demand

2018 Ocular Oncology / Pathology Subspecialty Day on Demand

2018 Oculofacial Plastic Surgery Subspecialty Day on Demand

2018 Pediatric Ophthalmology Subspecialty Day on Demand

2018 Refractive Surgery Subspecialty Day on Demand

2018 Retina Subspecialty Day on Demand

2018 Uveitis Subspecialty Day on Demand

AAO 2018 Meetings On Demand

Webinar: The Role of Augmented Reality and Imaging Platforms in Telemedicine

Focal Points 2018 Module: Dyslexia and the Ophthalmologist

Recorded Webinar: Coding for Anterior Segment Surgical Complications

Webinar: Coding for Anterior Segment Surgical Complications

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APR 10

Mid-Year Forum 2019 Renaissance Downtown, Washington, D.C.
This annual forum provides an opportunity for Academy members, leaders and leaders of allied ophthalmic organizations to identify and discuss critical issues facing ophthalmology. Mid-Year Forum will be held from April 10 to 13 in Washington, DC.
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APR 12

Spring Council Meeting 2019 Renaissance Downtown, Washington, D.C.
The spring meeting of the Academy Council, held from April 12-13 in conjunction with Mid-Year Forum 2019 in Washington, D.C.
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APR 22

Mid-Year Forum 2020 Renaissance Downtown, Washington, D.C.
This annual forum provides an opportunity for Academy members, leaders and leaders of allied ophthalmic organizations to identify and discuss critical issues facing ophthalmology. Mid-Year Forum will be held from April 22 to 25 in Washington, DC.
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Error Results in Inappropriate Part B Drug Payments

Register today. Mid-Year Forum April 10-13, 2019

Attend Congressional Advocacy Day

Why I Contribute: Amalia Miranda, MD

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