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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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Academy Takes Aim at Senate to Finish IPAB Repeal

NOV 09, 2017 in Affordable Care Act

You aided our success in the U.S. House — now let’s end this program for good to prevent arbitrary Medicare cuts

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Federal Task Force Validates Academy Evidence Supporting Early Childhood Vision Screening Coverage and Access

SEP 28, 2017 in Vision Screenings, Affordable Care Act

Our young patients rely on these screenings to ensure a lifetime of good vision health, making it vital that they’re covered under the Affordable Care Act

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Congress’ Return Home Spurs Academy Advocacy on Core Issues

JUL 27, 2017 in Compounding, Affordable Care Act

Make an impact for our profession by advancing ophthalmology’s priorities in front of your U.S. representative and senators

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Academy Backs Congressional Physicians Seeking Immediate IPAB Repeal

JUL 20, 2017 in Affordable Care Act

We’re joining our colleagues in Congress and hundreds of other health-related organizations to fight arbitrary, across-the-board pay cuts to the Medicare program

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Academy Launches Pre-Emptive Strike to Kill IPAB for Good

JUN 15, 2017 in Affordable Care Act

Because of the evolving health care landscape, we have a chance to ensure that arbitrary, across-the-board pay cuts to physicians never happen

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Academy Presses Senate to Preserve Essential Pediatric Vision Services

JUN 08, 2017 in Network Adequacy/Access to Care, Affordable Care Act, Patient Safety

As the Obamacare debate continues, we're working to ensure our patients have access to preventive eye care at every stage of life

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Health Policy Directions (Opportunities) Under a New Administration

MAY 10, 2017 in Drug Pricing, Meaningful Use, Affordable Care Act, Merit-Based Incentive Payment System, PQRS

From repeal of Obamacare, to regulatory relief for physicians, the new administration has an opportunity to be transformational

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U.S. House Passes Obamacare Repeal; Impact to Ophthalmology Still Undetermined

MAY 04, 2017 in Affordable Care Act

As this legislation moves forward and evolves, we will work to ensure that ophthalmology’s guiding principles on health care reform are met

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Views 426

Key Voice in National Health Care Debate to Headline Mid-Year Forum Opening Session

APR 06, 2017 in Congressional Advocacy, Affordable Care Act

Register today to hear Sen. Rand Paul, MD, and others provide unprecedented discussion on federal health care reform efforts

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Lawmakers Move to Address IPAB Repeal, Medical Liability Reform

MAR 23, 2017 in Affordable Care Act

The ongoing health care reform effort is moving ahead by addressing a host of issues to which we’ve long sought fixes

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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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