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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.
West Virginia Court Strikes Down Board of Optometry’s Eyelid Surgery Rule
The court invalidated an optometry board rule granting optometrists authority to perform eyelid surgery, citing failure to follow required scope of practice review process.
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December 17, 2025
Surgery by Surgeons 2026 Scope Challenge Forecast
Safe eye surgery could be challenged in as many as 34 states next year. That is two-thirds of the nation. See our map of states that are at risk in 2026 for dangerous scope of practice initiatives.
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July 16, 2025
Alaska Prior Authorization Reform Becomes Law
The law streamlines the prior authorization process through electronic systems, reducing delays and administrative burdens for Alaska physicians and patients.
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June 17, 2025
Florida Ophthalmologists Sucessfully Defend Safe Eye Surgery
Stay updated with the latest information on threats to safe eye surgery in Florida.
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June 17, 2025
Minnesota ophthalmologists hold off intraocular injection authority for optometrists
Optometrists gain limited eyelid injections.
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May 28, 2025
Current Landscape of Optometric Scope Expansion
This year, safe eye surgery has come under attack in a record 16 states. We are at a critical juncture for our patients and profession.
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May 21, 2025
Optometric Surgery Bills Fail in Missouri
Stay updated with the latest information on threats to safe eye surgery in Missouri.
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May 21, 2025
Expansive Optometry Surgery Bill Fails in South Carolina
Stay updated with the latest information on threats to safe eye surgery in South Carolina.
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May 14, 2025
Optometric Surgery Bill Fails to Advance in Maine Legislature
Stay updated with the latest information on threats to safe eye surgery in Maine.
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May 7, 2025
North Dakota Ophthalmologists Defend Patient Safety
Safe surgery standards were maintained as the North Dakota legislature officially adjourned its session.
