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Help OPHTHPAC Strengthen Our Voice in D.C.

OPHTHPAC is the Academy's bipartisan PAC that works to educate members of Congress on issues important to both sides of the political aisle. We work for ophthalmology.

Why OPHTHPAC isn't Red or Blue

OPHTHPAC is a bipartisan PAC that works to educate members of Congress on issues important to both sides of the political aisle. We work for ophthalmology.

Academy Honors 9 Legislators with 2017 Visionary Awards

The Academy honored nine legislators with its Visionary Award during Mid-Year Forum 2017.

Making a Difference with Congress and State Legislatures

In this webinar, grassroots consultant Stephanie Vance shows how to research federal and state lawmakers so that you can deliver a pro-ophthalmology message that resonates.

How to Host a Successful Fundraiser

OPHTHPAC member Woodford S. Van Meter, MD, discusses the importance of getting involved in the political process by hosting political fundraisers for your elected officials.

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Become a member of OPHTHPAC

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OPHTHPAC's Issues

Find out the Academy's stance on issues affecting members, patient care and the profession.

Community Health Centers

Compounding

Health Care Reform Law

Meaningful Use/EHRs/HIT

Medicare Fee Schedule

Network Adequacy

Patient Safety

Research Funding

SGR Repeal

Truth in Advertising

Veterans Eye Care

Vision Screenings

About the OPHTHPAC^® Fund

One of the oldest, largest and most successful political action committees within organized medicine, the Academy’s OPHTHPAC fund represents the profession of ophthalmology to the U.S. Congress.

Through the financial contributions of its members, OPHTHPAC works to elect members of Congress who demonstrate support for issues critical to ophthalmology, our practices and our patients. OPHTHPAC fights to make sure ophthalmology is part of the process in determining policies that will impact Medicare funding, physician payment levels, vision research and residency education.

OPHTHPAC is a non-partisan political action committee. OPHTHPAC contributes to both Democrats and Republicans because legislation cannot pass without support from both political parties.

Congressional Advocacy News

Academy Seeks Answers to Troubling Part B Drug Proposal Aug 03, 2017 We’re ready to challenge any policy that might damage our patients’ access to care Eye on Advocacy Blog Post

Prepare for August Recess, Your Best Opportunity to Lobby Congress Locally Eye on Advocacy Blog Post

When Jeffrey Met McSally: Local Advocacy Eye on Advocacy Blog Post

Academy Leaders Make the Rounds in D.C. to Impact Federal Policies on Quality Programs, Drug Prices Eye on Advocacy Blog Post

Contact OPHTHPAC

OPHTHPAC
20 F Street, NW
Suite 400
Washington, DC 20001-6701

Phone:+1.202.737.6662
politicalaffairs@aaodc.org

2017 OPHTHPAC Committee Members

Jeff S. Maltzman, MD, Tucson, Ariz. - Chair
Janet Betchkal, MD, Jacksonville, Fla.
William Clifford, MD, Garden City, Kan.
Sidney K. Gicheru, MD, Irving, Tex.
Sohail J. Hasan, MD, PhD, Orland Park, Ill.
Gary Hirshfield, MD, New York, N.Y.
David W. Johnson, MD, Denver, Colo.
Stephanie Jones Marioneaux, MD, Chesapeake, Va.
Dorothy M. Moore, MD, Wilmington, Del.
Niraj Patel, MD, Mercer Island, Wash.
John Denis Roarty, MD, MBA, Dearborn, Mich.
Diana R. Shiba, MD, South Pasadena, Calif.
Woodford S. Van Meter, MD, FACS, Lexington, Ky.
John Wells III, MD, Columbia, S.C.
Charles Zacks, MD, Portland, Ore.