Congress Expected to Pass GOP Reconciliation Budget Bill
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.
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June 16, 2025
Ophthalmic Community Urges Medicaid Coverage for Collagen Cross-Linking in NY
The Academy, American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (AAPOS), Cornea Society, and New York State Ophthalmological Society (NYSOS) have jointly sent a letter (PDF) to the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) advocating for Medicaid coverage for epithelium-off collagen cross-linking for patients diagnosed with progressive keratoconus.
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May 21, 2025
Medicaid Update: House Committee Advances Major Modifications
The bill could significantly impact the number of people eligible for Medicaid. Follow updates on this developing issue on our live webpage.
