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 Missouri Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons is defending patient safety from optometric scope expansion.
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March 18, 2026
Dangerous Kansas Optometric Surgery Bill Becomes Law
Kansas House Bill 2223 was signed into law on March 12, expanding optometry’s scope of practice to include laser and scalpel surgery.
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February 18, 2026
Patient Victory in New Mexico
The New Mexico legislature ended their session Feb. 19, leaving House Bill 213 in Senate Judiciary Committee without advancing, thereby killing the bill.
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February 11, 2026
New Hampshire Ophthalmologists Defend Safe Eye Surgery
Stay updated with the latest information on threats to safe eye surgery in New Hampshire.
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February 9, 2026
Patient Victory in New Jersey
Ophthalmologists in New Jersey defend patient safety.
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February 8, 2026
11 States Consider Dangerous Optometric Surgery Bills
Just weeks into the new year, 11 states are considering dangerous optometric surgery bills.
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January 27, 2026
Optometrists Try End Run in South Carolina House
Optometry supporters in South Carolina were able to get HB 4103 moved to a new committee in an effort for a more friendly audience.
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January 21, 2026
New Jersey Optometry Bill Reintroduced in Assembly
Certain states are resuming legislative business in the second year of a two-year legislative session. These scope bills have rolled over into the new year.
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January 21, 2026
Strong Advocacy Starts with Strong Relationships
K. David Epley, MD, chair of the Surgical Scope Fund Committee, talks about how you can make a difference with your state lawmakers.
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January 14, 2026
Academy on High Alert for State Optometry Scope Bills in 2026
Stay updated with the latest information on threats to safe eye surgery in New Hampshire.
