Know Our Issues

Insurance barriers like prior authorization and step therapy delay patient care and burden ophthalmology practices.

Advocating for fair Medicare payment rates for outpatient surgery settings and meaningful quality reporting requirements.

From biosimilars to compounding, the Academy advocates for appropriate, affordable drug access for ophthalmolgists and their patients.

Advancing interoperability, protecting practices from information blocking penalties, and supporting expanded access through telemedicine.

Supporting fair payment under Medicare's physician fee schedule and defending ophthalmologists from harmful cuts.

Tools, resources, and advocacy to help ophthalmologists succeed in Medicare's Quality Payment Program.

Protecting patients through evidence-based screening, safety standards, and strong federal investment in vision research.

Ensuring Medicaid policies support access to quality eye care for the patients who depend on it most.

Fighting to ensure eye surgery is performed by qualified physicians — protecting patients and the standard of surgical eye care.

Ensuring veterans receive high-quality surgical eye care in VA health facilities and through community care networks.