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Eye on Advocacy
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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Vision Coverage Part of Medicare-for-All Proposal

MAR 07, 2019 in Affordable Care Act

The Academy believes new health care reform legislation will generate more discussion in Congress than actual traction.

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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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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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