Advocacy News

What you need to know about CMS’ plan to expand prior authorization for some ambulatory surgical center services in 10 states.

Drawing on member feedback, our formal comments detail how CMS’ proposals would disrupt surgical eye care, reduce practice stability, and threaten patient access.

Responding to our members, the Academy worked for months to secure this change to protect your time and the financial stability of your practice.

The Academy is concerned the proposed indirect practice expense reduction policy could accelerate health care consolidation across specialties. Here's what's at stake and how we're responding.

The Academy plans to comment on this payment inequity that unfairly underpays physicians for post-operative evaluation and management visits bundled in global surgical codes.

The only ophthalmologist in the House of Representatives spoke with us about her reelection campaign. You can support her through OPHTHPAC Direct.

The proposed Medicare Physician Fee Schedule includes an unprecedented -2.5% efficiency adjustment. We have serious concerns. Here’s why.

The proposed rule could affect about 3,500 hospital outpatient departments and 6,100 ambulatory surgical centers (ASC).

The bill includes an additional 2.5% payment increase for the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. See more and how the Academy worked to influence the process for you and your patients.  

The U.S. Senate has approved a Republican budget reconciliation bill that would give doctors a one-year 2.5% Medicare payment increase  in 2026 and makes major changes to the Medicaid program. The House is expected to vote on the legislation later on Thursday after an all-night session.