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 and Michigan Ophthalmologists Unite to Fight BCBS Reimbursement Cut
A policy update scheduled to take effect May 1, 2026, would reduce reimbursement by 50% for E/M services appended with modifier –25 for patients in Michigan enrolled in specific plans.
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March 11, 2026
CMS Tests Prior Authorization for Some ASC Services
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has introduced a new pilot program requiring prior authorization (PA) for fee-for-service Medicare for certain services in ambulatory surgical centers (ASCs).
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March 11, 2026
Virginia Ophthalmologists Fight Against Malpractice Changes
All ophthalmologists in Virginia are urged to contact their state senators and delegates using the Academy's grassroots tool.
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February 25, 2026
Join the OPHTHPAC® March Mayhem State Challenge
Advocacy wins don’t happen by accident — they happen because members like you step up. Make your OPHTHPAC contribution today to enter this spirited competition and help your state lead the nation in advocacy strength.
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February 18, 2026
Advocacy Works: Academy Pushes Humana to Correct 1.8 Million Denied Claims
Responding to members, the Academy fought Humana's mass denials and won. Here's what your practice needs to know to recover affected payments.
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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
Key Medicare Telehealth Flexibilities and GPCI Floor Provisions Extended in 2026 Funding Bill
The legislation continues several pandemic-era telehealth flexibilities through Dec. 31, 2027.
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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 11, 2026
New Bill Aims to Delay Medicare Cuts to Procedures and Imaging
A bipartisan effort is underway to delay the 2.5% efficiency adjustment that could impact patient access to care.
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February 9, 2026
Patient Victory in New Jersey
Ophthalmologists in New Jersey defend patient safety.
