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For the third straight year, New Hampshire ophthalmologists have successfully defended safe eye surgery.

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July 30, 2025
NGS to Cover Split Vials of Botulinum Toxin

The Medicare contractor updated its botulinum toxin injection coverage policy to clarify that single-dose vials may be split between multiple patients.

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March 26, 2025
Academy’s Topical Drug Waste Legislation Passes in Arizona

The Academy’s model legislation to reduce topical drug waste passed the Arizona legislature. Similar bills iwere ntroduced in Pennsylvania and Texas. 

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July 31, 2024
Academy Engages CMS on Reducing Surgical Waste

The Academy, ASCRS and EyeSustain met with CMS to discuss regulatory barriers to reducing surgical waste.

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March 27, 2024
Topical Drug Waste Legislation Passes in Colorado, Introduced in Michigan
The Academy’s model legislation to reduce topical drug waste passed the Colorado legislature and a similar bill was introduced in Michigan.
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February 28, 2024
Drug-Waste Reduction Efforts Earn Attention from Federal, State Lawmakers

The Academy has focused on reducing drug waste and promoting patient and physician access to ophthalmic drugs.