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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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Florida Passes Provider Titles Bill

MAY 18, 2023 in Truth in Advertising

The bill would help ensure that patients aren’t confused about nonphysicians’ training and certifications.

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3 Key Ophthalmology Issues Tackled at AMA House of Delegates

JUN 24, 2021 in Medicare Fee Schedule, Prior Authorization, Truth in Advertising

The AMA’s legislative and policy-making body, the House of Delegates, last week enacted three new policies of key importance to ophthalmology relating to: 1) Medicare payment and care delivery reform models; 2) prior authorization; and 3) truth in advertising.

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Wyoming Medical Society Abandons Surgical Scope Fight, Drops Opposition to Legislation

FEB 25, 2021 in Truth in Advertising, Scope of Practice, Patient Safety

The Wyoming Medical Society testified before the State Legislature House Corporations Committee on Wednesday that it would not oppose House Bill 39, dangerous legislation that would authorize optometrists to perform a wide range of surgery on and around the eye.

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New Jersey Enacts Truth in Advertising Legislation

DEC 17, 2020 in Truth in Advertising

New law aims to increase transparency, clear up patient confusion with provider credentials.

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Academy Endorses Renewed Congressional Push for Truth-in-Advertising

OCT 12, 2017 in Congressional Advocacy, Truth in Advertising

We’re working to protect our patients from unqualified health care providers who misrepresent their clinical expertise

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OPHTHPAC Endorses Rep. Joe Heck for U.S. Senate

AUG 04, 2016 in Veterans Eye Care, Truth in Advertising, SGR, Medicare Fee Schedule, Meaningful Use, Compounding

Congressman earns Academy’s endorsement as a valuable physician voice in federal office

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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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Academy Works to Protect Contact Lens Patients and Physicians from Maddening Vendor Practices

APR 14, 2016 in Congressional Advocacy, FDA/Tech Innovation, Truth in Advertising, Contact Lens Safety

We’re advocating on behalf of a congressional eye care champion’s effort bring unscrupulous lens sellers back in line with fair business practices

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Congress Reintroduces Academy-Backed Truth in Advertising Bill

APR 15, 2015 in Truth in Advertising

The Academy’s continuous efforts to promote truth in health care advertising received a boost this week when a bill was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives. Reps. Larry Bucshon, MD, R-Ind., and David Scott, D-Ga., reintroduced the Truth in Healthcare Marketing Ac…

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U.S. House Renews Debate on Health Care Truth in Advertising

APR 12, 2013 By Dylan Griffiths in Truth in Advertising

The Academy effort to promote truth in health care advertising received a boost this week when a bill was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives. Reps. Larry Bucshon, MD, R-Ind., and David Scott, D-Ga., reintroduced the Truth in Health Marketing Act to help clarify…

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