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News and views on the regulatory, legislative and political issues impacting ophthalmology in Washington, D.C., and around the United States. Articles featured in the Academy's weekly Washington Report Express email newsletter.
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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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Update Your Open Payments Profile So You Can Review What Industry Says It Gave You

MAR 03, 2016 in Open Payments/Financial Disclosures

Past history suggests ophthalmologists will again have reason to dispute reports of compensation

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Confirm Your Listing on Medicare’s Updated Open Payments Industry Relationship Database

JAN 21, 2016 in Open Payments/Financial Disclosures

Academy members are urged to log on to see if your disputes have been accepted or rejected

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Basic and Clinical Science Course Self-Assessment Program

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2018-2019 Basic and Clinical Science Course, Section 01: Update on General Medicine

2018-2019 Basic and Clinical Science Course, Section 02: Fundamentals and Principles of Ophthalmology

2018-2019 Basic and Clinical Science Course, Section 03: Clinical Optics

2018-2019 Basic and Clinical Science Course, Section 04: Ophthalmic Pathology and Intraocular Tumors

2018-2019 Basic and Clinical Science Course, Section 05: Neuro-Ophthalmology

2018-2019 Basic and Clinical Science Course, Section 06: Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus

2018-2019 Basic and Clinical Science Course, Section 07: Orbit, Eyelids, and Lacrimal System

2018-2019 Basic and Clinical Science Course, Section 08: External Disease and Cornea

2018-2019 Basic and Clinical Science Course, Section 09: Intraocular Inflammation and Uveitis

2018-2019 Basic and Clinical Science Course, Section 10: Glaucoma

2018-2019 Basic and Clinical Science Course, Section 11: Lens and Cataract

2018-2019 Basic and Clinical Science Course, Section 12: Retina and Vitreous

2018-2019 Basic and Clinical Science Course, Section 13: Refractive Surgery

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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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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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Mid-Year Forum 2021 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 21 to 24 in Washington, DC.
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