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.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services today released a massive series of Medicare policies affecting physicians.
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November 1, 2017
Major Issues Ahead for Ophthalmology in Quality Payment Program’s Second Year
We’re livid about CMS’ direction and will work tirelessly to ensure our profession’s success in next year’s Medicare physician payment system. A separate rule, the Medicare fee schedule offers some relief.
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May 24, 2017
Academy-Sought Taxonomy for Pediatric Ophthalmologists Approved
Starting Oct. 1, more ophthalmic subspecialists can ensure that Medicare’s new value-based payment system lets you stand apart from those outside your area of expertise
April 5, 2017
Academy Caps 2-Year Effort with Implementation of Ophthalmology Subspecialty Medicare Designations
This is a key step to ensuring that Medicare’s new value-based payment system allows you to stand apart from those outside your area of expertise
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August 30, 2016
Medicare Physician Pay 101: The New System’s Impact on Your Payments
New system comes with new bonuses and penalties as a means for emphasizing value over volume in patient care
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November 4, 2015
Everything You Need to Know About the 2016 Physician Fee Schedule
Ophthalmology payments reduced by 1 percent as agency ignores RUC recommendations
