Advocacy News

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is expected to issue guidance on handling unpaid telehealth claims soon.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has again reversed course and instructed Medicare administrative contractors (MACs) to lift the hold on the majority of Medicare claims with dates of service on or after Oct. 1.

The Academy is engaging CMS directly to resolve new inconsistencies around modifier 25 and ensure clear, accurate guidance for ophthalmology practices.

Drawing on member feedback, our formal comments detail how CMS’ proposals would disrupt surgical eye care, reduce practice stability, and threaten patient access.

The Academy is concerned the proposed indirect practice expense reduction policy could accelerate health care consolidation across specialties. Here's what's at stake and how we're responding.

CMS will automatically apply exceptions from Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) reporting for clinicians affected by the strong winds and flooding during severe storms in Texas.

The proposed Medicare Physician Fee Schedule includes an unprecedented -2.5% efficiency adjustment. We have serious concerns. Here’s why.

The Academy’s clinical data registry again helped our profession maximize scores in the Merit-Based Incentive Payment System.

The Academy urges federal agencies to advance imaging interoperability in ophthalmology, reduce administrative burdens in quality reporting, and expand opportunities for specialists to participate in value-based care.

The Doctors and Clinicians Preview Period is now open from May 27 to June 25, 2025.