Advocacy News

The Maine Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons successfully defended patient safety.

Hundreds of ophthalmologists gather in Washington, D.C., for Mid-Year Forum 2026, April 15-18. Follow our ongoing coverage here.

An attempt to override Gov. Ayotte’s veto of HB 349 failed, meaning the bill is now officially dead.

Here’s the latest in our push for CMS to fix conflicting coding guidance that could limit Medicare patients' access to critical retinal treatments.

The Academy supports the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act, which would provide essential updates to the Medicare payment system.

A successful clinical pilot in Delaware has provided a potential roadmap for improving eye care across the country, utilizing autonomous AI.

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

Following sustained advocacy from the Academy, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) rescinded its proposal to remove the diabetes care eye exam measure from the Medicare Advantage Star Ratings Program.

The new rule will significantly change how health care providers submit clinical documentation to support insurance claims.

Four MACs made unexpected revisions to the policies that were finalized in January 2026, adding Xeomin dosage guidance for blepharospasm.