Advocacy News

A successful clinical pilot in Delaware has provided a potential roadmap for improving eye care across the country, utilizing autonomous AI.

Stay updated with the latest information on threats to safe eye surgery in Vermont.  

Following sustained advocacy from the Academy, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) rescinded its proposal to remove the diabetes care eye exam measure from the Medicare Advantage Star Ratings Program.

The new rule will significantly change how health care providers submit clinical documentation to support insurance claims.

Four MACs made unexpected revisions to the policies that were finalized in January 2026, adding Xeomin dosage guidance for blepharospasm.

For the third straight year, New Hampshire ophthalmologists have successfully defended safe eye surgery.

A dangerous new laser surgery bill, Senate Bill 2076/House Bill 1952, was introduced in the Tennessee legislature. 

The Missouri Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons is defending patient safety from optometric scope expansion.

Kansas House Bill 2223 was signed into law on March 12, expanding optometry’s scope of practice to include laser and scalpel surgery.

Volunteer ophthalmologists from across the country — your colleagues on the Academy's Health Policy Committee — met to map the policy battles ahead and chart the strategy to win them. Here is what they are fighting for on your behalf.