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.
Medicare Reintroduces Mandatory Drug Pricing Models
Ophthalmologists should continue buying and billing for eye drugs the same way. If patients' out-of-pocket costs go down, the amount Medicare pays physicians will go up to match.
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May 14, 2025
White House Issues Executive Order on Lowering Drug Prices
The order could tie U.S. prices to the lowest price paid by a select number of developed countries.
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June 21, 2023
HHS and MedPAC Reports Encourage Significant Changes to Part B Drug Payment
HHS and MedPAC Reports Encourage Significant Changes to Part B Drug Payment The Academy is monitoring congressional reaction to these reports given that the recommendations would impact ophthalmologists.
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January 18, 2023
CMS Announces Timeline for Negotiated Medicare Drug Pricing
The key provision from the Inflation Reduction Act is not expected to affect ophthalmic drugs in the short term.
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December 9, 2020
Academy Urges HHS to Halt Most Favored Nation Drug Pricing Demonstration
We’re working to make sure that a demonstration plan that becomes effective Jan. 1 won’t limit patients’ access to treatment.
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
