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2027 Fee Schedule Proposes Cutting Pay to Physicians by 1.68%

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released its proposed Medicare Physician Fee Schedule for 2027. Here are the highlights based on the Academy’s analysis. The Academy will work with our advocacy partners to ensure finalized policies support our members and their patients.

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May 7, 2025
North Dakota Ophthalmologists Defend Patient Safety

Safe surgery standards were maintained as the North Dakota legislature officially adjourned its session.

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May 1, 2025
West Virginia Optometric Scope Bill Becomes Law

A bill expanding optometric scope in West Virginia automatically became law on May 2 when Gov. Patrick Morrisey opted to neither sign nor veto this risk to patient safety.

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April 23, 2025
Montana Ophthalmologists Fight Sweeping Scope Expansion Bill

Stay updated with the latest information on threats to safe eye surgery in Montana.

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April 23, 2025
Montana Governor Signs Dangerous Surgery Bill

Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte signed House Bill 218 into law on April 17, expanding optometry’s scope of practice to include laser and scalpel surgery.

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April 16, 2025
Kansas Ophthalmologists Must Defend Safe Eye Surgery Again

Stay updated with the latest information on threats to safe eye surgery in Kansas.

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April 16, 2025
Dangerous Optometric Surgery Bill Vetoed by New Mexico Governor

In a major victory for patient safety, New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham vetoed House Bill 36, which would have authorized optometrists to perform laser eye surgery.  

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April 10, 2025
New Mexico Academy of Ophthalmology Defends Patient Safety in House Committee

The New Mexico ophthalmologists are urged to contact your state representative using the Academy’s grassroots system.

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April 9, 2025
Minnesota Optometrists Seek Prescription Privileges

Stay updated with the latest information on threats to quality eye care in Minnesota.

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March 26, 2025
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Safe eye surgery is under attack in 15 states
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March 12, 2025
Record Wave of Optometric Surgery Bills Threatens Patient Safety in 2025 

There are more scope bills being considered than ever before, many allowing optometrists to perform surgery after a mere 32-hour training course.  

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