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News and views on the regulatory, legislative, and political issues impacting ophthalmology in Washington, D.C., and around the United States

Ophthalmologist Raj Maturi, MD, with a patient in his clinic.
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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.

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August 24, 2026
Advocacy at AAO 2026

AAO 2026 is a great time to delve into the Academy's advocacy efforts and meet those who are making a difference in federal and state legislation. Whether you stop by the OPHTHPAC® and Safe Surgery Action Fund (formerly the Surgical Scope Fund) booths to learn about our work, join us at our reception, or attend one of our advocacy sessions, we’re looking forward to seeing you this year in New Orleans. All sessions are in Central Time.

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October 30, 2024
Academy Urges Insurers to Suspend Step Therapy Due to Potential Avastin Supply Issues

The Academy urged large commercial insurers and Medicare Advantage plans to suspend anti-VEGF step therapy requirements in response to Pine Pharmaceuticals discontinuation of repackaged Avastin (bevacizumab).

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May 18, 2022
Academy Shares Your Step Therapy Stories With CMS to Urge Policy Reversal

The Academy met with the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services and other physician and patient groups to ask the agency to reinstate a step therapy prohibition for Medicare Advantage plans for Part B drugs.      

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