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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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Ophthalmology Set for Biggest Piece of 2020’s Small MIPS Bonus Pool

MAY 24, 2018 in Merit-Based Incentive Payment System

Thanks to the Academy’s IRIS Registry and other resources, you’re expected to achieve specialty medicine’s highest marks for this year’s quality reporting

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IRIS Registry Gains More Value as Medicare Leaders Double Down on Value-Based Healthcare

MAY 10, 2018 in MACRA, Merit-Based Incentive Payment System

Our investment will pay off for you, as our profession is medicine’s best-prepared for value-over-volume health care

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Mark Your Calendar to Participate in Valuable Webinar that Explains MIPS Eligibility Changes

MAY 03, 2018 in Merit-Based Incentive Payment System

Your participation-status questions will be answered during a CMS session on May 9 to aid your reporting

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Academy Engages White House to Stem Prior-Authorization Abuse, Improve IRIS Registry MIPS Reporting

APR 19, 2018 in Merit-Based Incentive Payment System

We’re leading a conversation with the executive branch of government to unburden federal regulations that hinder interactions with your patients

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You Might Be MIPS-Exempt; Check Your 2018 Eligibility Status Immediately

APR 12, 2018 in Merit-Based Incentive Payment System

The Academy urges you to take this step — you might not need to report this year

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AMA Helps Build a Stronger Case for IRIS Registry Credit in MIPS

MAR 22, 2018 in Merit-Based Incentive Payment System

Our issues gain the backing of an influential voice as we seek to improve your chance of success in federal quality programs

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Help Reshape the Quality Reporting Program and Earn Full 2018 Improvement Activities Credit

MAR 01, 2018 in Merit-Based Incentive Payment System

CMS is inviting you to be part of a study that is a great path to quality-program success for claims-based and manual reporters

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Academy Seeks Clarity for ACO Physicians in Hurricane-Devastated Areas

FEB 22, 2018 in Merit-Based Incentive Payment System

There’s a law in place to help you — only it’s not exactly obvious how extensive that relief is

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Academy Seeks Ophthalmology-Specific MIPS Quality Measures

FEB 15, 2018 in Merit-Based Incentive Payment System

If a requirement is not germane to our profession, you should not have to report on it

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Federal Spending Bill Includes MIPS Fixes, EHR Relief

FEB 15, 2018 in MACRA, Congressional Advocacy, Meaningful Use, Merit-Based Incentive Payment System

Legislation to keep the federal government in business includes provisions that will improve your ability to run your practice and serve your patients

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Focal Points 2018 Module: Neuro-Ophthalmic Disorders Caused By Medications

Basic and Clinical Science Course Self-Assessment Program

2018-2019 Basic and Clinical Science Course Complete Set

2018-2019 Basic and Clinical Science Course Residency Set

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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