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.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services today released a massive series of Medicare policies affecting physicians.
June 20, 2018
Academy to Feds: Step Therapy is Risky Drug Policy for Ophthalmology
We're working to thwart proposals that could cost our patients their sight by offering other ways to lower drug costs
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November 1, 2017
Major Issues Ahead for Ophthalmology in Quality Payment Program’s Second Year
We’re livid about CMS’ direction and will work tirelessly to ensure our profession’s success in next year’s Medicare physician payment system. A separate rule, the Medicare fee schedule offers some relief.
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September 13, 2017
Fair Physicians’ Pay Toplines Academy Fee Schedule Comments
You deserve compensation that matches what you do for your patients
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June 28, 2017
Ophthalmologists in Nine States Begin CMS Surgical-Data Collection on July 1
The Academy has the resources you need to navigate this process
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May 24, 2017
Academy-Sought Taxonomy for Pediatric Ophthalmologists Approved
Starting Oct. 1, more ophthalmic subspecialists can ensure that Medicare’s new value-based payment system lets you stand apart from those outside your area of expertise
April 5, 2017
Academy Caps 2-Year Effort with Implementation of Ophthalmology Subspecialty Medicare Designations
This is a key step to ensuring that Medicare’s new value-based payment system allows you to stand apart from those outside your area of expertise
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November 1, 2016
Final 2017 Medicare Fee Schedule Rule Brings Major Wins for Ophthalmology
The final Medicare fee schedule rule for 2017, released Nov. 2, implemented several major changes the Academy sought.
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September 14, 2016
Academy Advocates for Fewer Burdens, Better Fee-Setting Methodology in 2017 Physician Fee Schedule
We believe that CMS’ reliance on numerous faulty formulas will negatively impact your practice
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August 30, 2016
Medicare Physician Pay 101: The New System’s Impact on Your Payments
New system comes with new bonuses and penalties as a means for emphasizing value over volume in patient care
