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.
Missouri Ophthalmologists Succesfully Protect Safe Eye Surgery
The Missouri Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons were able to defend patient safety from optometric scope expansion.
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May 21, 2026
Academy Fights Policies Limiting How You Treat Patients
The Academy partnered with ASOPRS and NANOS to submit formal written comments to five Medicare administrative contractors on proposed coverage policies for botulinum toxin injections that could override your clinical judgment on treatment decisions.
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May 14, 2026
CMS Opens 2026 MIPS Exception Applications
Applications must be submitted on CMS' Quality Payment Program webpage by 8 p.m. ET on Dec. 31.
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April 30, 2026
Stop Insurance Companies from Blocking a Child’s Right to Sight
The Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act needs your voice — and your patients need you to use it.
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April 17, 2026
Tennessee Governor Abandons Patient Safety
Gov. Bill Lee signed a multispecialty scope expansion bill into law, putting patients' sight at risk.
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April 17, 2026
Safe Surgery Standards Upheld in Maine
The Maine Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons successfully defended patient safety.
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April 14, 2026
Mid-Year Forum 2026 Live Coverage
Hundreds of ophthalmologists gather in Washington, D.C., for Mid-Year Forum 2026, April 15-18. Follow our ongoing coverage here.
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April 8, 2026
Bipartisan Bill Would Stabilize Medicare Physician Payments
The Academy supports the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act, which would provide essential updates to the Medicare payment system.
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April 8, 2026
AI Screening Gains Congressional Attention
A successful clinical pilot in Delaware has provided a potential roadmap for improving eye care across the country, utilizing autonomous AI.
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April 8, 2026
New Hampshire Legislature Sustains Governor’s Veto on Optometric Surgery
An attempt to override Gov. Ayotte’s veto of HB 349 failed, meaning the bill is now officially dead.
