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.
Academy, Trauma Society Oppose Deep Cuts to Vision Research
You can join our efforts to preserve funding for critical deployment-related vision trauma research. Act now.
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June 4, 2025
OIG Reviews Modifier 25 Usage With Intravitreal Injections
A new report examines modifier 25 billing patterns with intravitreal injections and outlines CMS plans for additional review.
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May 28, 2025
CMS Plans Crackdown on Medicare Advantage Upcoding
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced on May 21 plans to expand efforts to audit payments to Medicare Advantage (MA) in the coming months.
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May 28, 2025
Get Ready: 2023 Quality Payment Program Performance Data to Go Live
The Doctors and Clinicians Preview Period is now open from May 27 to June 25, 2025.
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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 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
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 21, 2025
Academy Opposes Proposed Federal Student Loan Cap
Our letter to House leadership warned that this policy could worsen physician shortages when more doctors are urgently needed.
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May 21, 2025
Medicaid Update: House Committee Advances Major Modifications
The bill could significantly impact the number of people eligible for Medicaid. Follow updates on this developing issue on our live webpage.
