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 New Mexico legislature ended their session Feb. 19, leaving House Bill 213 in Senate Judiciary Committee without advancing, thereby killing the bill.
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February 11, 2026
Key Medicare Telehealth Flexibilities and GPCI Floor Provisions Extended in 2026 Funding Bill
The legislation continues several pandemic-era telehealth flexibilities through Dec. 31, 2027.
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February 11, 2026
New Hampshire Ophthalmologists Defend Safe Eye Surgery
Stay updated with the latest information on threats to safe eye surgery in New Hampshire.
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February 11, 2026
New Bill Aims to Delay Medicare Cuts to Procedures and Imaging
A bipartisan effort is underway to delay the 2.5% efficiency adjustment that could impact patient access to care.
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February 9, 2026
Patient Victory in New Jersey
Ophthalmologists in New Jersey defend patient safety.
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February 8, 2026
11 States Consider Dangerous Optometric Surgery Bills
Just weeks into the new year, 11 states are considering dangerous optometric surgery bills.
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February 4, 2026
Academy Advocacy Protects Vision Research Funding, Despite Headwinds
Academy advocacy helped stave off major cuts to key research programs and restored funding that had been eliminated for the Department of Defense Vision Research Program.
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February 4, 2026
Academy Leadership Sets 2026 Advocacy Priorities: Fighting Back Against Harmful Policies
Academy leaders have identified physician reimbursement challenges, prior authorization and step therapy relief, and Medicare Advantage reforms among the top federal advocacy priorities for 2026.
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January 28, 2026
Congress Targets Practice Burdens, Building Momentum for Academy Advocacy Priorities
Congress targeted insurers' use of prior authorization and step therapy policies, putting a spotlight on the needs for congressional action to help relieve practice burdens.
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January 28, 2026
Final Botulinum Toxin Coverage Policies: Here Is What You Need to Know
The final coverage policies for medical botulinum toxin injections will go into effect Feb. 22.
