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.
As Halloween approaches, don’t ghost OPHTHPAC® this year! Contribute to OPHTHPAC today to join our inaugural “Spooktacular” Halloween costume competition. Submit costume photos of you, your family, colleagues, and pets in your spookiest Halloween attire!
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September 24, 2025
OPHTHPAC Members Hear from Physician Member of Congress at Virtual Speaker Series Event
Rep. Kelly Morrison, MD, D-Minn. spoke at OPHTHPAC®’s quarterly speaker series event, where she discussed Medicare reimbursement, scope of practice, and vision research funding.
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September 24, 2025
Support for AI-Driven Diabetic Retinopathy Screening Advances in House
Ophthalmologist lawmaker Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, MD, helped secure language to promote expanded access to AI-driven eye screenings in federally qualified health centers and rural communities.
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September 17, 2025
Academy Pushes Back on CMS’ Harmful Proposals in Formal Comments
Drawing on member feedback, our formal comments detail how CMS’ proposals would disrupt surgical eye care, reduce practice stability, and threaten patient access.
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September 3, 2025
House Subcommittee Advances Funding Bill Without Proposed NIH Overhaul
Academy advocacy to protect National Eye Institute (NEI) independence is having an impact with lawmakers. Join the fight today!
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August 20, 2025
More Academy Members Respond to Call to Get Involved
More of your colleagues are stepping up to defend an independent National Eye Institute, inviting the office of Sens. Markwayne Mullin and James Lankford to the Dean McGee Eye Institute.
The only ophthalmologist in the House of Representatives spoke with us about her reelection campaign. You can support her through OPHTHPAC Direct.
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June 17, 2025
OPHTHPAC Members Hear From Congressional Champion During Speaker Series Event
Rep. Mike Kennedy, MD, JD, R-Utah, strongly supports Medicare payment reforms and quality veterans care at OPHTHPAC’s second Speaker Series of 2025.
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May 28, 2025
Academy Shares Policy Priorities With New CMS Administrator
The Academy outlined key recommendations for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in a May 22 letter to newly appointed Administrator Mehmet Oz, MD.
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May 21, 2025
Academy Advocacy Secures Reintroduction of Prior Authorization Reform Bill
Act Now. Urge your Congress members to co-sponsor this widely bipartisan, commonsense bill to help patients get the care they need.
