Eye Advocacy

Meeting with CMS Deputy Administrator Chris Klomp regularly. Here discussing concerns with the recent changes in proposed rule for the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule in CY2026. We must make sure physicians can afford to see Medicare patients.

@CMSgov has proposed an increase of more than 3% to #Medicare physician payments in 2026. It's a step in the right direction — but structural reform is still needed. Details to come at AAO.org

Join Rep. Mike Kennedy, MD, JD, at the OPHTHPAC Speaker Series tonight 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT ow.ly/gpTU50W9n0b.

Congrats to @RepVeasey! For your efforts championing kids' eye health through the Early Detection of Vision Impairments (EDVI) Act and leading the Congressional Vision Caucus we are proud to honor you with the 2025 Visionary Award! bit.ly/3FIfmHh

Thank you 👏 @RepJoeNeguse for leading the charge to end outdated restrictions on corneal tissue donation. For that we are proud to honor you with the 2025 Visionary Award! bit.ly/45KMg4H

Congrats to @RepGusBilirakis! For your efforts championing kids' eye health through the Early Detection of Vision Impairments (EDVI) Act and leading the Congressional Vision Caucus we are proud to honor you with the 2025 Visionary Award! bit.ly/3FIfmHh

Prior auth shouldn't delay or determine whether a patient gets their retinal injection or any essential eye care. Grateful to @SenatorMarshall @MarkWarner & House champions for the Seniors' Act. Tell your lawmakers to act. ow.ly/cc3950VXZBj

🙏 Thank you @SenatorMarshall @MarkWarner @MikeKellyPA @SuzanDelBene @RepBera @DrJohnJoycePA for championing the #SeniorsAct! Ophthalmologists see daily how prior auth delays harm patients while 80% of denials get overturned on appeal - this reform is overdue! #Fixpriorauth

Thank you @RepJohnJoyce for speaking before hundreds of ophthalmologists at #MYF2025 on the prospects for physician payment reform in the 119th Congress.

Academy leaders Prem Subramanian and Lee Snyder model the exclusive custom-made tie and scarf available at #MYF2025 for supporting both advocacy funds. Stop by the Advocacy giving table by the registration desk to receive yours!

While doing @eyeadvocacy at @aao_ophth #MYF2025 today we met @RonWyden in the hall- he thanked us for visiting and said “#HealthCare is our JAM!” Thanks Senator! Ours too & we are so happy to have your consistent support for excellent health care for Oregonians and Americans!

Strong voices, stronger advocacy — Advocacy Ambassadors making an impact at #MYF2025.

This is where we belong @eyeadvocacy

The NH delegation is thankful to @RepChrisPappas for his support in protecting access to safe and quality eye care! @eyeadvocacy

Ophthalmologists from Arizona after meeting with former astronaut @CaptMarkKelly staff in his office. #MYF2025

Ophthalmologists are excited to kick things off at #MYF2025 Congressional Advocacy Day in Washington, D.C.!

I had a great time participating in the Academy’s Congressional Advocacy Day at Mid-Year Forum 2025 this week! Senator Shelley Moore-Capito Dana Richter were very engaging. #MYF2025 #advocacy

Thank you @SenDuckworth for the great meeting today! Ophthalmology is ready to work with you to ensure patients have access to the sight saving care they need. #myf2025

Big thanks to @RepGusBilirakis & @RepVeasey for reintroducing the #EDVIAct! This bipartisan bill will ensure children get the vision screenings & care they need for a brighter future. #EyeHealth #KidsVision ow.ly/Ssg350Vsm2a

On National Doctors’ Day, the @GOPDoctors celebrate the talented physicians throughout the world who work tirelessly to serve their communities. Thank you for your compassionate care and commitment to your patients!