News and views on the regulatory, legislative, and political issues impacting ophthalmology in Washington, D.C., and around the United States
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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.
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.
Stay updated with the latest information on threats to quality eye care in Minnesota.
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April 9, 2025
Academy Advocacy Sets Records at Mid-Year Forum 2025
Ophthalmology is more engaged than ever in advocating for the future of the profession: Record-setting attendance by residents and fellowship trainees; and record-setting contributions to OPHTHPAC and the Surgical Scope Fund.
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April 1, 2025
Congress Introduces Bill to Improve Children's Vision
The Academy supports the Early Detection of Vision Impairments for Children Act, a bipartisan initiative that would create the first federally funded program to address children’s vision and eye health.
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March 26, 2025
Academy Members Fight Medicare Advantage ‘Upcoding’
Certain Medicare Advantage (MA) plans are extracting more than $50 billion in overpayments by exaggerating the severity of beneficiaries’ health conditions. Ophthalmologists are fighting back.
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March 26, 2025
Attend Our Mid-Year Forum 2025 Parties
Check your 2025 contribution status and make your donations today to secure a spot at two exclusive Mid-Year Forum receptions.
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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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March 26, 2025
MedPAC Recommendation to Congress Continues Momentum for Physician Payment Reform
The new recommendations to Congress call for a single-year positive update to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule.
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March 19, 2025
MedPAC Explores Ways to Address Medicare Physician Payment Accuracy
The advisory group has been raising concerns about the current Medicare payment system and discussing ways to address rising practice costs.
