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    Use Physician Compare’s Preview Window for a First Look at 2017 Quality Performance
    DEC 06, 2018 in Open Payments/Financial Disclosures
    For the first time, see your information correlated as star ratings, percentages or plain language.
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    CMS Publishes New Open Payments Data; Check What Industry Says It Paid You
    JUL 05, 2018 in Performance Data Releases, Open Payments/Financial Disclosures
    If you received any of the $8.4 billion in payments for 2017, it’s now publicly available
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    CMS Publishes New Open Payments Data; Check What Industry Says It Paid You
    JUL 06, 2017 in Open Payments/Financial Disclosures
    If you received any of the $8.18 billion in payments for 2016, it’s now publicly available
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    Use the Open Payments Review Period to Maintain an Accurate Public Listing
    MAR 30, 2017 in Open Payments/Financial Disclosures
    Beginning April 1, you can ensure that what the public and your patients see about your industry relationships is correct  
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    Ophthalmologists Urged to Review Recently Refreshed Open Payments Database
    FEB 02, 2017 in Open Payments/Financial Disclosures
    Check your profile to remain aware of what industry compensation is publicly listed by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
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    Academy Urges Members to Preview Public 2015 Quality Performance Data on Physician Compare
    OCT 13, 2016 in PQRS, Open Payments/Financial Disclosures, Performance Data Releases
    Ophthalmologists are subject to a prominent addition to your patient-accessible online footprint
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    Open Payments Review Extended Through End of the Year
    SEP 01, 2016 in Open Payments/Financial Disclosures
    You have time to review and dispute what industry says it’s paying you
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    May 15 Is Your Last Chance to Dispute Open Payment Listings Before Your Profile Goes Public
    MAY 05, 2016 in Open Payments/Financial Disclosures
    History suggests ophthalmologists will again have reason to dispute reports of compensation; make sure your information accurately reflects what industry actually paid you
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    Public Reporting of Physician Costs, Processes and Outcomes of Care
    APR 21, 2016 in Open Payments/Financial Disclosures, Performance Data Releases, Patient Safety, Truth in Advertising
    From Yelp to Physician Compare, patients have many ways to learn about their health care options and providers. But how do physicians ensure reports are accurate and provide adequate context? The Academy convened a panel including consumer and government experts to discuss p…
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    Your Open Payments Profile Is Public — Make Sure It Accurately Reflects What Industry Says About You
    MAR 31, 2016 in Open Payments/Financial Disclosures
    History suggests ophthalmologists will again have reason to dispute reports of compensation  
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    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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