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Effective Advocacy: A Lawmaker’s Perspective

AUG 18, 2021 By Natalie A Homer, MD in Advocacy

We’ve asked former Illinois state legislator Thomas J. Homer and Illinois State Medical Society Assistant Vice President of State Legislative Affairs Scott Reimers to share their insights on successful advocacy. An attorney, Homer served six terms in the Illinois House of Representatives from 1982 to 1994.

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There’s No Better Time: Become an Active Advocate Today

JUL 21, 2021 By Jeff S Maltzman MD in Advocacy

You’ve chosen the best specialty in all of medicine. I can think of no other that offers as much professional and personal satisfaction, no other that contributes as positively to our patients’ overall quality of life. Yet as my senior partner says, “It takes a lot of effort to maintain the status quo.” And I’ll add: it takes considerably more to advance the status quo. Our great profession is worth fighting for. Will you heed the call?

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Showing Up and Speaking Out! Best Career Advice from 2021 L.E.A.P. Forward

JUN 17, 2021 in Education, Advocacy

The Academy's Advocacy Ambassadors participated in the 2021 Mid-Year Forum's L.E.A.P. Forward (Leadership, Engagement, Advocacy and Practice Management) program.

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Get Involved: Advocate for Your Profession and Your Patients

JUN 15, 2021 By Chinwenwa U Okeagu, MD in Residents, Advocacy

The Academy’s Congressional Advocacy Day and Mid-Year Forum are two of my favorite meetings of the year. They are such unique events, prompting hundreds of ophthalmologists to meet in Washington, D.C., to advocate for our profession and, most importantly, for our patients.

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Congressional Advocacy Day 2021: Putting Patients First

MAY 13, 2021 By Michael E Offutt, MD in Advocacy

Michael Offutt spent the May 5 holiday on a virtual visit to Capitol Hill with a group of colleagues to meet with senators and House representatives during Congressional Advocacy Day. Hear why his journey was so important.

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Surgical Scope Front Needs Your Support

APR 15, 2021 By Andrew C Bowman, MD in Advocacy

Florida young ophthalmologist Andrew C. Bowman, MD, discusses why he testified against draft legislation that would expand optometry's scope of practice in his home state.

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3 Looming Battles in 2021

MAR 18, 2021 By Roman Krivochenitser, MD in Advocacy

In January, the Academy held its annual (virtual) Federal Affairs Secretariat meeting to recap the major events of the previous year and set our agenda going forward as an organization.

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The Big Kids Table: Federal Affairs Secretariat Overview

FEB 17, 2021 By Roman Krivochenitser, MD in Advocacy

Despite the unprecedented challenges of 2020, the Academy was able to achieve several legislative victories for ophthalmology over the past year.

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6 Tips for Being a Successful Advocate

JAN 21, 2021 By Alexis Warren, MD in Advocacy

Young ophthalmologists are the backbone of our advocacy efforts, particularly through the Academy’s Advocacy Ambassador Program. Others find their way to advocacy through personal relationships. Here is one YO’s story about her introduction to advocacy.

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Setting Precedent in Arkansas: Asking Voters to Determine Scope of Practice

AUG 28, 2020 By Severin M Pouly, MD in Advocacy

Ophthalmology is under attack in Arkansas. Last year optometry pushed through legislation and won the ability to perform SLT, YAG laser, eyelid surgery and injections around the eye. After sitting through the Arkansas House and Senate meetings prior to passage of this law, I felt a deep sense of frustration.

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