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DOC Access Act of 2025
Client: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION
HR 1521: (DOC Access Act of 2025) This bill will improve health care coverage under vision and dental plans. HR 2483: SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act of 2025. This bill seeks to modify various grants, programs and activities that address substance use and misuse as well as modify provisions related to scheduling of controlled substances. The bill will also make a requirement that Medicaid programs cover medication-assisted treatments for individuals with substance use disorders permanent. S. 1716: Vision Lab Choice Act of 2025. This bill will improve coverage under vision plans.
DOC Access Act of 2025
Client: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION
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AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION via AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION
2026 · second_quarter · Q2
HR 879: Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2025: This bill will amend XVIII of the Social Security Act to increase support for Physicians and other practitioners in adjusting to Medicare payment changes. HR 4282 Contact Lens Prescription Verification Modernization Act: this bill will improve contact lens prescription verification.
HR 1521: (DOC Access Act of 2025) This bill will improve health care coverage under vision and dental plans. HR 2483: SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act of 2025. This bill seeks to modify various grants, programs and activities that address substance use and misuse as well as modify provisions related to scheduling of controlled substances. The bill will also make a requirement that Medicaid programs cover medication-assisted treatments for individuals with substance use disorders permanent. S. 1716: Vision Lab Choice Act of 2025. This bill will improve coverage under vision plans.
Source: Senate LDA
HR 1521: (DOC Access Act of 2025) This bill will improve health care coverage under vision and dental plans. HR 2483: SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act of 2025. This bill seeks to modify various grants, programs and activities that address substance use and misuse as well as modify provisions related to scheduling of controlled substances. The bill will also make a requirement that Medicaid programs cover medication-assisted treatments for individuals with substance use disorders permanent. S. 1716: Vision Lab Choice Act of 2025. This bill will improve coverage under vision plans.
SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act of 2025
Client: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION
HR 1521: (DOC Access Act of 2025) This bill will improve health care coverage under vision and dental plans. HR 2483: SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act of 2025. This bill seeks to modify various grants, programs and activities that address substance use and misuse as well as modify provisions related to scheduling of controlled substances. The bill will also make a requirement that Medicaid programs cover medication-assisted treatments for individuals with substance use disorders permanent. S. 1716: Vision Lab Choice Act of 2025. This bill will improve coverage under vision plans.
SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act of 2025
Client: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION
HR 1521: (DOC Access Act of 2025) This bill will improve health care coverage under vision and dental plans. HR 2483: SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act of 2025. This bill seeks to modify various grants, programs and activities that address substance use and misuse as well as modify provisions related to scheduling of controlled substances. The bill will also make a requirement that Medicaid programs cover medication-assisted treatments for individuals with substance use disorders permanent. S. 1716: Vision Lab Choice Act of 2025. This bill will improve coverage under vision plans.
Contact Lens Prescription Verification Modernization Act
Client: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION
HR 879: Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2025: This bill will amend XVIII of the Social Security Act to increase support for Physicians and other practitioners in adjusting to Medicare payment changes. HR 4282 Contact Lens Prescription Verification Modernization Act: this bill will improve contact lens prescription verification.
Contact Lens Prescription Verification Modernization Act
Client: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION
HR 879: Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2025: This bill will amend XVIII of the Social Security Act to increase support for Physicians and other practitioners in adjusting to Medicare payment changes. HR 4282 Contact Lens Prescription Verification Modernization Act: this bill will improve contact lens prescription verification.
Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2025
Client: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION
HR 879: Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2025: This bill will amend XVIII of the Social Security Act to increase support for Physicians and other practitioners in adjusting to Medicare payment changes. HR 4282 Contact Lens Prescription Verification Modernization Act: this bill will improve contact lens prescription verification.
Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2025
Client: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION
HR 879: Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2025: This bill will amend XVIII of the Social Security Act to increase support for Physicians and other practitioners in adjusting to Medicare payment changes. HR 4282 Contact Lens Prescription Verification Modernization Act: this bill will improve contact lens prescription verification.
Vision Lab Choice Act of 2025
Client: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION
HR 1521: (DOC Access Act of 2025) This bill will improve health care coverage under vision and dental plans. HR 2483: SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act of 2025. This bill seeks to modify various grants, programs and activities that address substance use and misuse as well as modify provisions related to scheduling of controlled substances. The bill will also make a requirement that Medicaid programs cover medication-assisted treatments for individuals with substance use disorders permanent. S. 1716: Vision Lab Choice Act of 2025. This bill will improve coverage under vision plans.
Vision Lab Choice Act of 2025
Client: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION
HR 1521: (DOC Access Act of 2025) This bill will improve health care coverage under vision and dental plans. HR 2483: SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act of 2025. This bill seeks to modify various grants, programs and activities that address substance use and misuse as well as modify provisions related to scheduling of controlled substances. The bill will also make a requirement that Medicaid programs cover medication-assisted treatments for individuals with substance use disorders permanent. S. 1716: Vision Lab Choice Act of 2025. This bill will improve coverage under vision plans.
An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.
Client: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION
H.R. 1 One Big Beautiful Bill Act: This bill will address changes to Taxes, Medicare, Medicaid and Student Loans that will affect Optometrists and their patients.
An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.
Client: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION
H.R. 1 One Big Beautiful Bill Act: This bill will address changes to Taxes, Medicare, Medicaid and Student Loans that will affect Optometrists and their patients.
DOC Access Act of 2025
Client: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION
HR 1521: (DOC Access Act of 2025) This bill will improve health care coverage under vision and dental plans. HR 2483: SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act of 2025. This bill seeks to modify various grants, programs and activities that address substance use and misuse as well as modify provisions related to scheduling of controlled substances. The bill will also make a requirement that Medicaid programs cover medication-assisted treatments for individuals with substance use disorders permanent.
DOC Access Act of 2025
Client: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION
HR 1521: (DOC Access Act of 2025) This bill will improve health care coverage under vision and dental plans. HR 2483: SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act of 2025. This bill seeks to modify various grants, programs and activities that address substance use and misuse as well as modify provisions related to scheduling of controlled substances. The bill will also make a requirement that Medicaid programs cover medication-assisted treatments for individuals with substance use disorders permanent.
DOC Access Act of 2025
Client: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION
HR 1521: (DOC Access Act of 2025) This bill will improve health care coverage under vision and dental plans. HR 2483: SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act of 2025. This bill seeks to modify various grants, programs and activities that address substance use and misuse as well as modify provisions related to scheduling of controlled substances. The bill will also make a requirement that Medicaid programs cover medication-assisted treatments for individuals with substance use disorders permanent. S. 1716: Vision Lab Choice Act of 2025. This bill will improve coverage under vision plans.
DOC Access Act of 2025
Client: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION
HR 1521: (DOC Access Act of 2025) This bill will improve health care coverage under vision and dental plans. HR 2483: SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act of 2025. This bill seeks to modify various grants, programs and activities that address substance use and misuse as well as modify provisions related to scheduling of controlled substances. The bill will also make a requirement that Medicaid programs cover medication-assisted treatments for individuals with substance use disorders permanent. S. 1716: Vision Lab Choice Act of 2025. This bill will improve coverage under vision plans.
SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act of 2025
Client: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION
HR 1521: (DOC Access Act of 2025) This bill will improve health care coverage under vision and dental plans. HR 2483: SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act of 2025. This bill seeks to modify various grants, programs and activities that address substance use and misuse as well as modify provisions related to scheduling of controlled substances. The bill will also make a requirement that Medicaid programs cover medication-assisted treatments for individuals with substance use disorders permanent. S. 1716: Vision Lab Choice Act of 2025. This bill will improve coverage under vision plans.
SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act of 2025
Client: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION
HR 1521: (DOC Access Act of 2025) This bill will improve health care coverage under vision and dental plans. HR 2483: SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act of 2025. This bill seeks to modify various grants, programs and activities that address substance use and misuse as well as modify provisions related to scheduling of controlled substances. The bill will also make a requirement that Medicaid programs cover medication-assisted treatments for individuals with substance use disorders permanent. S. 1716: Vision Lab Choice Act of 2025. This bill will improve coverage under vision plans.
SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act of 2025
Client: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION
HR 1521: (DOC Access Act of 2025) This bill will improve health care coverage under vision and dental plans. HR 2483: SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act of 2025. This bill seeks to modify various grants, programs and activities that address substance use and misuse as well as modify provisions related to scheduling of controlled substances. The bill will also make a requirement that Medicaid programs cover medication-assisted treatments for individuals with substance use disorders permanent.
SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act of 2025
Client: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION
HR 1521: (DOC Access Act of 2025) This bill will improve health care coverage under vision and dental plans. HR 2483: SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act of 2025. This bill seeks to modify various grants, programs and activities that address substance use and misuse as well as modify provisions related to scheduling of controlled substances. The bill will also make a requirement that Medicaid programs cover medication-assisted treatments for individuals with substance use disorders permanent.
Contact Lens Prescription Verification Modernization Act
Client: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION
HR 879: Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2025: This bill will amend XVIII of the Social Security Act to increase support for Physicians and other practitioners in adjusting to Medicare payment changes. HR 4282 Contact Lens Prescription Verification Modernization Act: this bill will improve contact lens prescription verification.
Contact Lens Prescription Verification Modernization Act
Client: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION
HR 879: Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2025: This bill will amend XVIII of the Social Security Act to increase support for Physicians and other practitioners in adjusting to Medicare payment changes. HR 4282 Contact Lens Prescription Verification Modernization Act: this bill will improve contact lens prescription verification.
Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2025
Client: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION
HR 879: Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2025: This bill will amend XVIII of the Social Security Act to increase support for Physicians and other practitioners in adjusting to Medicare payment changes. HR 4282 Contact Lens Prescription Verification Modernization Act: this bill will improve contact lens prescription verification.
Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2025
Client: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION
HR 879: Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2025: This bill will amend XVIII of the Social Security Act to increase support for Physicians and other practitioners in adjusting to Medicare payment changes.
Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2025
Client: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION
HR 879: Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2025: This bill will amend XVIII of the Social Security Act to increase support for Physicians and other practitioners in adjusting to Medicare payment changes.
Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2025
Client: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION
HR 879: Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2025: This bill will amend XVIII of the Social Security Act to increase support for Physicians and other practitioners in adjusting to Medicare payment changes. HR 4282 Contact Lens Prescription Verification Modernization Act: this bill will improve contact lens prescription verification.
Vision Lab Choice Act of 2025
Client: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION
HR 1521: (DOC Access Act of 2025) This bill will improve health care coverage under vision and dental plans. HR 2483: SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act of 2025. This bill seeks to modify various grants, programs and activities that address substance use and misuse as well as modify provisions related to scheduling of controlled substances. The bill will also make a requirement that Medicaid programs cover medication-assisted treatments for individuals with substance use disorders permanent. S. 1716: Vision Lab Choice Act of 2025. This bill will improve coverage under vision plans.
Vision Lab Choice Act of 2025
Client: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION
HR 1521: (DOC Access Act of 2025) This bill will improve health care coverage under vision and dental plans. HR 2483: SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act of 2025. This bill seeks to modify various grants, programs and activities that address substance use and misuse as well as modify provisions related to scheduling of controlled substances. The bill will also make a requirement that Medicaid programs cover medication-assisted treatments for individuals with substance use disorders permanent. S. 1716: Vision Lab Choice Act of 2025. This bill will improve coverage under vision plans.
DOC Access Act of 2023
Client: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION
HR 1385: (DOC Access Act of 2023) This bill prohibits private health insurance plans from setting rates for items and services, except for dental cleanings, provided by a doctor of optometry, of dental surgery, or of dental medicine for which the plan does not pay a substantial amount. S. 1424:(DOC Access Act of 2023) This bill prohibits private health insurance plans from setting rates for items and services, except for dental cleanings, provided by a doctor of optometry, of dental surgery, or of dental medicine for which the plan does not pay a substantial amount. S.4083: The Contact Lens Prescription Verification Modernization Act. The bill revised the requirements for the verification of prescriptions related to the purchase f contact lenses. Specifically, online sellers of prescription contact lenses must provide consumers with a method to transmit a digital copy of their prescriptions to such sellers. Online sellers also must encrypt protected health information they send by email. HR 2748: The Contact Lens Prescription Verification Modernization Act. The bill revised the requirements for the verification of prescriptions related to the purchase f contact lenses. Specifically, online sellers of prescription contact lenses must provide consumers with a method to transmit a digital copy of their prescriptions to such sellers. Online sellers also must encrypt protected health information they send by email. S. 3393: SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act. This bill seeks to modify various grants, programs and activities that address substance use and misuse as well as modify provisions related to scheduling of controlled substances. The bill will also make a requirement that Medicaid programs cover medication-assisted treatments for individuals with substance use disorders permanent. HR 4531: SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act. This bill seeks to modify various grants, programs and activities that address substance use and misuse as well as modify provisions related to scheduling of controlled substances. The bill will also make a requirement that Medicaid programs cover medication-assisted treatments for individuals with substance use disorders permanent.
DOC Access Act of 2023
Client: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION
HR 1385: (DOC Access Act of 2023) This bill prohibits private health insurance plans from setting rates for items and services, except for dental cleanings, provided by a doctor of optometry, of dental surgery, or of dental medicine for which the plan does not pay a substantial amount. S. 1424:(DOC Access Act of 2023) This bill prohibits private health insurance plans from setting rates for items and services, except for dental cleanings, provided by a doctor of optometry, of dental surgery, or of dental medicine for which the plan does not pay a substantial amount. S.4083: The Contact Lens Prescription Verification Modernization Act. The bill revised the requirements for the verification of prescriptions related to the purchase f contact lenses. Specifically, online sellers of prescription contact lenses must provide consumers with a method to transmit a digital copy of their prescriptions to such sellers. Online sellers also must encrypt protected health information they send by email. HR 2748: The Contact Lens Prescription Verification Modernization Act. The bill revised the requirements for the verification of prescriptions related to the purchase f contact lenses. Specifically, online sellers of prescription contact lenses must provide consumers with a method to transmit a digital copy of their prescriptions to such sellers. Online sellers also must encrypt protected health information they send by email. S. 3393: SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act. This bill seeks to modify various grants, programs and activities that address substance use and misuse as well as modify provisions related to scheduling of controlled substances. The bill will also make a requirement that Medicaid programs cover medication-assisted treatments for individuals with substance use disorders permanent. HR 4531: SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act. This bill seeks to modify various grants, programs and activities that address substance use and misuse as well as modify provisions related to scheduling of controlled substances. The bill will also make a requirement that Medicaid programs cover medication-assisted treatments for individuals with substance use disorders permanent. S. 5375: Vision Lab Choice Act of 2024. This bill will amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to improve health care coverage under vision plans. Optometrists will have no restrictions on choice of laboratory used and sources and suppliers.
DOC Access Act of 2023
Client: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION
HR 1385: (DOC Access Act of 2023) This bill prohibits private health insurance plans from setting rates for items and services, except for dental cleanings, provided by a doctor of optometry, of dental surgery, or of dental medicine for which the plan does not pay a substantial amount. S. 1424:(DOC Access Act of 2023) This bill prohibits private health insurance plans from setting rates for items and services, except for dental cleanings, provided by a doctor of optometry, of dental surgery, or of dental medicine for which the plan does not pay a substantial amount. HR 2748: The Contact Lens Prescription Verification Modernization Act. The bill revised the requirements for the verification of prescriptions related to the purchase f contact lenses. Specifically, online sellers of prescription contact lenses must provide consumers with a method to transmit a digital copy of their prescriptions to such sellers. Online sellers also must encrypt protected health information they send by email.
DOC Access Act of 2023
Client: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION
HR 1385: (DOC Access Act of 2023) This bill prohibits private health insurance plans from setting rates for items and services, except for dental cleanings, provided by a doctor of optometry, of dental surgery, or of dental medicine for which the plan does not pay a substantial amount. S. 1424:(DOC Access Act of 2023) This bill prohibits private health insurance plans from setting rates for items and services, except for dental cleanings, provided by a doctor of optometry, of dental surgery, or of dental medicine for which the plan does not pay a substantial amount. S.4083: The Contact Lens Prescription Verification Modernization Act. The bill revised the requirements for the verification of prescriptions related to the purchase f contact lenses. Specifically, online sellers of prescription contact lenses must provide consumers with a method to transmit a digital copy of their prescriptions to such sellers. Online sellers also must encrypt protected health information they send by email. HR 2748: The Contact Lens Prescription Verification Modernization Act. The bill revised the requirements for the verification of prescriptions related to the purchase f contact lenses. Specifically, online sellers of prescription contact lenses must provide consumers with a method to transmit a digital copy of their prescriptions to such sellers. Online sellers also must encrypt protected health information they send by email.
Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act
Client: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION
HR 2474: Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act: This bill modifies certain adjustments to payment amounts under the Medicare physician fee schedule. HR 6683: Preserving Senior's Access to Physicians Act of 2023: This will amend XVIII of the Social Security Act to increase support for Physicians and other practitioners in adjusting to Medicare payment changes.
Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act
Client: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION
HR 2474: Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act: This bill modifies certain adjustments to payment amounts under the Medicare physician fee schedule. HR 6683: Preserving Senior's Access to Physicians Act of 2023: This will amend XVIII of the Social Security Act to increase support for Physicians and other practitioners in adjusting to Medicare payment changes.
Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act
Client: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION
HR 2474: Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act: This bill modifies certain adjustments to payment amounts under the Medicare physician fee schedule. HR 6683: Preserving Senior's Access to Physicians Act of 2023: This will amend XVIII of the Social Security Act to increase support for Physicians and other practitioners in adjusting to Medicare payment changes. S. 4935 - Physician Fee Stabilization Act. This bill is to amend the Social Security Act to update the budget neutrality threshold under the Medicare physician Fee schedule.
Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act
Client: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION
HR 2474: Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act: This bill modifies certain adjustments to payment amounts under the Medicare physician fee schedule. HR 6683: Preserving Senior's Access to Physicians Act of 2023: This will amend XVIII of the Social Security Act to increase support for Physicians and other practitioners in adjusting to Medicare payment changes. S. 4935 - Physician Fee Stabilization Act. This bill is to amend the Social Security Act to update the budget neutrality threshold under the Medicare physician Fee schedule.
Contact Lens Prescription Verification Modernization Act
Client: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION
HR 1385: (DOC Access Act of 2023) This bill prohibits private health insurance plans from setting rates for items and services, except for dental cleanings, provided by a doctor of optometry, of dental surgery, or of dental medicine for which the plan does not pay a substantial amount. S. 1424:(DOC Access Act of 2023) This bill prohibits private health insurance plans from setting rates for items and services, except for dental cleanings, provided by a doctor of optometry, of dental surgery, or of dental medicine for which the plan does not pay a substantial amount. S.4083: The Contact Lens Prescription Verification Modernization Act. The bill revised the requirements for the verification of prescriptions related to the purchase f contact lenses. Specifically, online sellers of prescription contact lenses must provide consumers with a method to transmit a digital copy of their prescriptions to such sellers. Online sellers also must encrypt protected health information they send by email. HR 2748: The Contact Lens Prescription Verification Modernization Act. The bill revised the requirements for the verification of prescriptions related to the purchase f contact lenses. Specifically, online sellers of prescription contact lenses must provide consumers with a method to transmit a digital copy of their prescriptions to such sellers. Online sellers also must encrypt protected health information they send by email.
Contact Lens Prescription Verification Modernization Act
Client: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION
HR 1385: (DOC Access Act of 2023) This bill prohibits private health insurance plans from setting rates for items and services, except for dental cleanings, provided by a doctor of optometry, of dental surgery, or of dental medicine for which the plan does not pay a substantial amount. S. 1424:(DOC Access Act of 2023) This bill prohibits private health insurance plans from setting rates for items and services, except for dental cleanings, provided by a doctor of optometry, of dental surgery, or of dental medicine for which the plan does not pay a substantial amount. S.4083: The Contact Lens Prescription Verification Modernization Act. The bill revised the requirements for the verification of prescriptions related to the purchase f contact lenses. Specifically, online sellers of prescription contact lenses must provide consumers with a method to transmit a digital copy of their prescriptions to such sellers. Online sellers also must encrypt protected health information they send by email. HR 2748: The Contact Lens Prescription Verification Modernization Act. The bill revised the requirements for the verification of prescriptions related to the purchase f contact lenses. Specifically, online sellers of prescription contact lenses must provide consumers with a method to transmit a digital copy of their prescriptions to such sellers. Online sellers also must encrypt protected health information they send by email. S. 3393: SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act. This bill seeks to modify various grants, programs and activities that address substance use and misuse as well as modify provisions related to scheduling of controlled substances. The bill will also make a requirement that Medicaid programs cover medication-assisted treatments for individuals with substance use disorders permanent. HR 4531: SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act. This bill seeks to modify various grants, programs and activities that address substance use and misuse as well as modify provisions related to scheduling of controlled substances. The bill will also make a requirement that Medicaid programs cover medication-assisted treatments for individuals with substance use disorders permanent.
Contact Lens Prescription Verification Modernization Act
Client: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION
HR 1385: (DOC Access Act of 2023) This bill prohibits private health insurance plans from setting rates for items and services, except for dental cleanings, provided by a doctor of optometry, of dental surgery, or of dental medicine for which the plan does not pay a substantial amount. S. 1424:(DOC Access Act of 2023) This bill prohibits private health insurance plans from setting rates for items and services, except for dental cleanings, provided by a doctor of optometry, of dental surgery, or of dental medicine for which the plan does not pay a substantial amount. HR 2748: The Contact Lens Prescription Verification Modernization Act. The bill revised the requirements for the verification of prescriptions related to the purchase f contact lenses. Specifically, online sellers of prescription contact lenses must provide consumers with a method to transmit a digital copy of their prescriptions to such sellers. Online sellers also must encrypt protected health information they send by email.
Contact Lens Prescription Verification Modernization Act
Client: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION
HR 1385: (DOC Access Act of 2023) This bill prohibits private health insurance plans from setting rates for items and services, except for dental cleanings, provided by a doctor of optometry, of dental surgery, or of dental medicine for which the plan does not pay a substantial amount. S. 1424:(DOC Access Act of 2023) This bill prohibits private health insurance plans from setting rates for items and services, except for dental cleanings, provided by a doctor of optometry, of dental surgery, or of dental medicine for which the plan does not pay a substantial amount. S.4083: The Contact Lens Prescription Verification Modernization Act. The bill revised the requirements for the verification of prescriptions related to the purchase f contact lenses. Specifically, online sellers of prescription contact lenses must provide consumers with a method to transmit a digital copy of their prescriptions to such sellers. Online sellers also must encrypt protected health information they send by email. HR 2748: The Contact Lens Prescription Verification Modernization Act. The bill revised the requirements for the verification of prescriptions related to the purchase f contact lenses. Specifically, online sellers of prescription contact lenses must provide consumers with a method to transmit a digital copy of their prescriptions to such sellers. Online sellers also must encrypt protected health information they send by email. S. 3393: SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act. This bill seeks to modify various grants, programs and activities that address substance use and misuse as well as modify provisions related to scheduling of controlled substances. The bill will also make a requirement that Medicaid programs cover medication-assisted treatments for individuals with substance use disorders permanent. HR 4531: SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act. This bill seeks to modify various grants, programs and activities that address substance use and misuse as well as modify provisions related to scheduling of controlled substances. The bill will also make a requirement that Medicaid programs cover medication-assisted treatments for individuals with substance use disorders permanent. S. 5375: Vision Lab Choice Act of 2024. This bill will amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to improve health care coverage under vision plans. Optometrists will have no restrictions on choice of laboratory used and sources and suppliers.
Support for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act
Client: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION
HR 1385: (DOC Access Act of 2023) This bill prohibits private health insurance plans from setting rates for items and services, except for dental cleanings, provided by a doctor of optometry, of dental surgery, or of dental medicine for which the plan does not pay a substantial amount. S. 1424:(DOC Access Act of 2023) This bill prohibits private health insurance plans from setting rates for items and services, except for dental cleanings, provided by a doctor of optometry, of dental surgery, or of dental medicine for which the plan does not pay a substantial amount. S.4083: The Contact Lens Prescription Verification Modernization Act. The bill revised the requirements for the verification of prescriptions related to the purchase f contact lenses. Specifically, online sellers of prescription contact lenses must provide consumers with a method to transmit a digital copy of their prescriptions to such sellers. Online sellers also must encrypt protected health information they send by email. HR 2748: The Contact Lens Prescription Verification Modernization Act. The bill revised the requirements for the verification of prescriptions related to the purchase f contact lenses. Specifically, online sellers of prescription contact lenses must provide consumers with a method to transmit a digital copy of their prescriptions to such sellers. Online sellers also must encrypt protected health information they send by email. S. 3393: SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act. This bill seeks to modify various grants, programs and activities that address substance use and misuse as well as modify provisions related to scheduling of controlled substances. The bill will also make a requirement that Medicaid programs cover medication-assisted treatments for individuals with substance use disorders permanent. HR 4531: SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act. This bill seeks to modify various grants, programs and activities that address substance use and misuse as well as modify provisions related to scheduling of controlled substances. The bill will also make a requirement that Medicaid programs cover medication-assisted treatments for individuals with substance use disorders permanent.
Support for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act
Client: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION
HR 1385: (DOC Access Act of 2023) This bill prohibits private health insurance plans from setting rates for items and services, except for dental cleanings, provided by a doctor of optometry, of dental surgery, or of dental medicine for which the plan does not pay a substantial amount. S. 1424:(DOC Access Act of 2023) This bill prohibits private health insurance plans from setting rates for items and services, except for dental cleanings, provided by a doctor of optometry, of dental surgery, or of dental medicine for which the plan does not pay a substantial amount. S.4083: The Contact Lens Prescription Verification Modernization Act. The bill revised the requirements for the verification of prescriptions related to the purchase f contact lenses. Specifically, online sellers of prescription contact lenses must provide consumers with a method to transmit a digital copy of their prescriptions to such sellers. Online sellers also must encrypt protected health information they send by email. HR 2748: The Contact Lens Prescription Verification Modernization Act. The bill revised the requirements for the verification of prescriptions related to the purchase f contact lenses. Specifically, online sellers of prescription contact lenses must provide consumers with a method to transmit a digital copy of their prescriptions to such sellers. Online sellers also must encrypt protected health information they send by email. S. 3393: SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act. This bill seeks to modify various grants, programs and activities that address substance use and misuse as well as modify provisions related to scheduling of controlled substances. The bill will also make a requirement that Medicaid programs cover medication-assisted treatments for individuals with substance use disorders permanent. HR 4531: SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act. This bill seeks to modify various grants, programs and activities that address substance use and misuse as well as modify provisions related to scheduling of controlled substances. The bill will also make a requirement that Medicaid programs cover medication-assisted treatments for individuals with substance use disorders permanent. S. 5375: Vision Lab Choice Act of 2024. This bill will amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to improve health care coverage under vision plans. Optometrists will have no restrictions on choice of laboratory used and sources and suppliers.
Preserving Seniors’ Access to Physicians Act of 2023
Client: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION
HR 2474: Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act: This bill modifies certain adjustments to payment amounts under the Medicare physician fee schedule. HR 6683: Preserving Senior's Access to Physicians Act of 2023: This will amend XVIII of the Social Security Act to increase support for Physicians and other practitioners in adjusting to Medicare payment changes. S. 4935 - Physician Fee Stabilization Act. This bill is to amend the Social Security Act to update the budget neutrality threshold under the Medicare physician Fee schedule.
Preserving Seniors’ Access to Physicians Act of 2023
Client: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION
HR 2474: Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act: This bill modifies certain adjustments to payment amounts under the Medicare physician fee schedule. HR 6683: Preserving Senior's Access to Physicians Act of 2023: This will amend XVIII of the Social Security Act to increase support for Physicians and other practitioners in adjusting to Medicare payment changes. S. 4935 - Physician Fee Stabilization Act. This bill is to amend the Social Security Act to update the budget neutrality threshold under the Medicare physician Fee schedule.
Preserving Seniors’ Access to Physicians Act of 2023
Client: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION
HR 2474: Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act: This bill modifies certain adjustments to payment amounts under the Medicare physician fee schedule. HR 6683: Preserving Senior's Access to Physicians Act of 2023: This will amend XVIII of the Social Security Act to increase support for Physicians and other practitioners in adjusting to Medicare payment changes.
Preserving Seniors’ Access to Physicians Act of 2023
Client: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION
HR 2474: Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act: This bill modifies certain adjustments to payment amounts under the Medicare physician fee schedule. HR 6683: Preserving Senior's Access to Physicians Act of 2023: This will amend XVIII of the Social Security Act to increase support for Physicians and other practitioners in adjusting to Medicare payment changes.
Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act
Client: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION
S. 10: VA CLINICIAN APPRECIATION, RECRUITMENT, EDUCATION, EXPANSION, AND RETENTION SUPPORT (CAREERS) ACT - To improve the workforce of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. H.R. 8371, the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act - This bill will make certain improvements in the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act
Client: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION
S. 10: VA CLINICIAN APPRECIATION, RECRUITMENT, EDUCATION, EXPANSION, AND RETENTION SUPPORT (CAREERS) ACT - To improve the workforce of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. H.R. 8371, the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act - This bill will make certain improvements in the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act
Client: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION
S. 10: VA CLINICIAN APPRECIATION, RECRUITMENT, EDUCATION, EXPANSION, AND RETENTION SUPPORT (CAREERS) ACT - To improve the workforce of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. H.R. 8371, the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act - This bill will make certain improvements in the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
VA Clinician Appreciation, Recruitment, Education, Expansion, and Retention Support (CAREERS) Act of 2023
Client: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION
S. 10: VA CLINICIAN APPRECIATION, RECRUITMENT, EDUCATION, EXPANSION, AND RETENTION SUPPORT (CAREERS) ACT - To improve the workforce of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. H.R. 8371, the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act - This bill will make certain improvements in the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
VA Clinician Appreciation, Recruitment, Education, Expansion, and Retention Support (CAREERS) Act of 2023
Client: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION
S. 10: VA CLINICIAN APPRECIATION, RECRUITMENT, EDUCATION, EXPANSION, AND RETENTION SUPPORT (CAREERS) ACT - To improve the workforce of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. H.R. 8371, the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act - This bill will make certain improvements in the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
VA Clinician Appreciation, Recruitment, Education, Expansion, and Retention Support (CAREERS) Act of 2023
Client: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION
S. 10: VA CLINICIAN APPRECIATION, RECRUITMENT, EDUCATION, EXPANSION, AND RETENTION SUPPORT (CAREERS) ACT - To improve the workforce of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
VA Clinician Appreciation, Recruitment, Education, Expansion, and Retention Support (CAREERS) Act of 2023
Client: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION
S. 10: VA CLINICIAN APPRECIATION, RECRUITMENT, EDUCATION, EXPANSION, AND RETENTION SUPPORT (CAREERS) ACT - To improve the workforce of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. H.R. 8371, the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act - This bill will make certain improvements in the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
DOC Access Act of 2023
Client: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION
HR 1385: (DOC Access Act of 2023) This bill prohibits private health insurance plans from setting rates for items and services, except for dental cleanings, provided by a doctor of optometry, of dental surgery, or of dental medicine for which the plan does not pay a substantial amount. S. 1424:(DOC Access Act of 2023) This bill prohibits private health insurance plans from setting rates for items and services, except for dental cleanings, provided by a doctor of optometry, of dental surgery, or of dental medicine for which the plan does not pay a substantial amount. S.4083: The Contact Lens Prescription Verification Modernization Act. The bill revised the requirements for the verification of prescriptions related to the purchase f contact lenses. Specifically, online sellers of prescription contact lenses must provide consumers with a method to transmit a digital copy of their prescriptions to such sellers. Online sellers also must encrypt protected health information they send by email. HR 2748: The Contact Lens Prescription Verification Modernization Act. The bill revised the requirements for the verification of prescriptions related to the purchase f contact lenses. Specifically, online sellers of prescription contact lenses must provide consumers with a method to transmit a digital copy of their prescriptions to such sellers. Online sellers also must encrypt protected health information they send by email. S. 3393: SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act. This bill seeks to modify various grants, programs and activities that address substance use and misuse as well as modify provisions related to scheduling of controlled substances. The bill will also make a requirement that Medicaid programs cover medication-assisted treatments for individuals with substance use disorders permanent. HR 4531: SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act. This bill seeks to modify various grants, programs and activities that address substance use and misuse as well as modify provisions related to scheduling of controlled substances. The bill will also make a requirement that Medicaid programs cover medication-assisted treatments for individuals with substance use disorders permanent.
DOC Access Act of 2023
Client: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION
HR 1385: (DOC Access Act of 2023) This bill prohibits private health insurance plans from setting rates for items and services, except for dental cleanings, provided by a doctor of optometry, of dental surgery, or of dental medicine for which the plan does not pay a substantial amount. S. 1424:(DOC Access Act of 2023) This bill prohibits private health insurance plans from setting rates for items and services, except for dental cleanings, provided by a doctor of optometry, of dental surgery, or of dental medicine for which the plan does not pay a substantial amount. HR 2748: The Contact Lens Prescription Verification Modernization Act. The bill revised the requirements for the verification of prescriptions related to the purchase f contact lenses. Specifically, online sellers of prescription contact lenses must provide consumers with a method to transmit a digital copy of their prescriptions to such sellers. Online sellers also must encrypt protected health information they send by email.
DOC Access Act of 2023
Client: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION
HR 1385: (DOC Access Act of 2023) This bill prohibits private health insurance plans from setting rates for items and services, except for dental cleanings, provided by a doctor of optometry, of dental surgery, or of dental medicine for which the plan does not pay a substantial amount. S. 1424:(DOC Access Act of 2023) This bill prohibits private health insurance plans from setting rates for items and services, except for dental cleanings, provided by a doctor of optometry, of dental surgery, or of dental medicine for which the plan does not pay a substantial amount. S.4083: The Contact Lens Prescription Verification Modernization Act. The bill revised the requirements for the verification of prescriptions related to the purchase f contact lenses. Specifically, online sellers of prescription contact lenses must provide consumers with a method to transmit a digital copy of their prescriptions to such sellers. Online sellers also must encrypt protected health information they send by email. HR 2748: The Contact Lens Prescription Verification Modernization Act. The bill revised the requirements for the verification of prescriptions related to the purchase f contact lenses. Specifically, online sellers of prescription contact lenses must provide consumers with a method to transmit a digital copy of their prescriptions to such sellers. Online sellers also must encrypt protected health information they send by email. S. 3393: SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act. This bill seeks to modify various grants, programs and activities that address substance use and misuse as well as modify provisions related to scheduling of controlled substances. The bill will also make a requirement that Medicaid programs cover medication-assisted treatments for individuals with substance use disorders permanent. HR 4531: SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act. This bill seeks to modify various grants, programs and activities that address substance use and misuse as well as modify provisions related to scheduling of controlled substances. The bill will also make a requirement that Medicaid programs cover medication-assisted treatments for individuals with substance use disorders permanent. S. 5375: Vision Lab Choice Act of 2024. This bill will amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to improve health care coverage under vision plans. Optometrists will have no restrictions on choice of laboratory used and sources and suppliers.
DOC Access Act of 2023
Client: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION
HR 1385: (DOC Access Act of 2023) This bill prohibits private health insurance plans from setting rates for items and services, except for dental cleanings, provided by a doctor of optometry, of dental surgery, or of dental medicine for which the plan does not pay a substantial amount. S. 1424:(DOC Access Act of 2023) This bill prohibits private health insurance plans from setting rates for items and services, except for dental cleanings, provided by a doctor of optometry, of dental surgery, or of dental medicine for which the plan does not pay a substantial amount. S.4083: The Contact Lens Prescription Verification Modernization Act. The bill revised the requirements for the verification of prescriptions related to the purchase f contact lenses. Specifically, online sellers of prescription contact lenses must provide consumers with a method to transmit a digital copy of their prescriptions to such sellers. Online sellers also must encrypt protected health information they send by email. HR 2748: The Contact Lens Prescription Verification Modernization Act. The bill revised the requirements for the verification of prescriptions related to the purchase f contact lenses. Specifically, online sellers of prescription contact lenses must provide consumers with a method to transmit a digital copy of their prescriptions to such sellers. Online sellers also must encrypt protected health information they send by email.
SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act
Client: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION
HR 1385: (DOC Access Act of 2023) This bill prohibits private health insurance plans from setting rates for items and services, except for dental cleanings, provided by a doctor of optometry, of dental surgery, or of dental medicine for which the plan does not pay a substantial amount. S. 1424:(DOC Access Act of 2023) This bill prohibits private health insurance plans from setting rates for items and services, except for dental cleanings, provided by a doctor of optometry, of dental surgery, or of dental medicine for which the plan does not pay a substantial amount. S.4083: The Contact Lens Prescription Verification Modernization Act. The bill revised the requirements for the verification of prescriptions related to the purchase f contact lenses. Specifically, online sellers of prescription contact lenses must provide consumers with a method to transmit a digital copy of their prescriptions to such sellers. Online sellers also must encrypt protected health information they send by email. HR 2748: The Contact Lens Prescription Verification Modernization Act. The bill revised the requirements for the verification of prescriptions related to the purchase f contact lenses. Specifically, online sellers of prescription contact lenses must provide consumers with a method to transmit a digital copy of their prescriptions to such sellers. Online sellers also must encrypt protected health information they send by email. S. 3393: SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act. This bill seeks to modify various grants, programs and activities that address substance use and misuse as well as modify provisions related to scheduling of controlled substances. The bill will also make a requirement that Medicaid programs cover medication-assisted treatments for individuals with substance use disorders permanent. HR 4531: SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act. This bill seeks to modify various grants, programs and activities that address substance use and misuse as well as modify provisions related to scheduling of controlled substances. The bill will also make a requirement that Medicaid programs cover medication-assisted treatments for individuals with substance use disorders permanent. S. 5375: Vision Lab Choice Act of 2024. This bill will amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to improve health care coverage under vision plans. Optometrists will have no restrictions on choice of laboratory used and sources and suppliers.
SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act
Client: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION
HR 1385: (DOC Access Act of 2023) This bill prohibits private health insurance plans from setting rates for items and services, except for dental cleanings, provided by a doctor of optometry, of dental surgery, or of dental medicine for which the plan does not pay a substantial amount. S. 1424:(DOC Access Act of 2023) This bill prohibits private health insurance plans from setting rates for items and services, except for dental cleanings, provided by a doctor of optometry, of dental surgery, or of dental medicine for which the plan does not pay a substantial amount. S.4083: The Contact Lens Prescription Verification Modernization Act. The bill revised the requirements for the verification of prescriptions related to the purchase f contact lenses. Specifically, online sellers of prescription contact lenses must provide consumers with a method to transmit a digital copy of their prescriptions to such sellers. Online sellers also must encrypt protected health information they send by email. HR 2748: The Contact Lens Prescription Verification Modernization Act. The bill revised the requirements for the verification of prescriptions related to the purchase f contact lenses. Specifically, online sellers of prescription contact lenses must provide consumers with a method to transmit a digital copy of their prescriptions to such sellers. Online sellers also must encrypt protected health information they send by email. S. 3393: SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act. This bill seeks to modify various grants, programs and activities that address substance use and misuse as well as modify provisions related to scheduling of controlled substances. The bill will also make a requirement that Medicaid programs cover medication-assisted treatments for individuals with substance use disorders permanent. HR 4531: SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act. This bill seeks to modify various grants, programs and activities that address substance use and misuse as well as modify provisions related to scheduling of controlled substances. The bill will also make a requirement that Medicaid programs cover medication-assisted treatments for individuals with substance use disorders permanent.
Contact Lens Prescription Verification Modernization Act
Client: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION
HR 1385: (DOC Access Act of 2023) This bill prohibits private health insurance plans from setting rates for items and services, except for dental cleanings, provided by a doctor of optometry, of dental surgery, or of dental medicine for which the plan does not pay a substantial amount. S. 1424:(DOC Access Act of 2023) This bill prohibits private health insurance plans from setting rates for items and services, except for dental cleanings, provided by a doctor of optometry, of dental surgery, or of dental medicine for which the plan does not pay a substantial amount. S.4083: The Contact Lens Prescription Verification Modernization Act. The bill revised the requirements for the verification of prescriptions related to the purchase f contact lenses. Specifically, online sellers of prescription contact lenses must provide consumers with a method to transmit a digital copy of their prescriptions to such sellers. Online sellers also must encrypt protected health information they send by email. HR 2748: The Contact Lens Prescription Verification Modernization Act. The bill revised the requirements for the verification of prescriptions related to the purchase f contact lenses. Specifically, online sellers of prescription contact lenses must provide consumers with a method to transmit a digital copy of their prescriptions to such sellers. Online sellers also must encrypt protected health information they send by email.
Contact Lens Prescription Verification Modernization Act
Client: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION
HR 1385: (DOC Access Act of 2023) This bill prohibits private health insurance plans from setting rates for items and services, except for dental cleanings, provided by a doctor of optometry, of dental surgery, or of dental medicine for which the plan does not pay a substantial amount. S. 1424:(DOC Access Act of 2023) This bill prohibits private health insurance plans from setting rates for items and services, except for dental cleanings, provided by a doctor of optometry, of dental surgery, or of dental medicine for which the plan does not pay a substantial amount. S.4083: The Contact Lens Prescription Verification Modernization Act. The bill revised the requirements for the verification of prescriptions related to the purchase f contact lenses. Specifically, online sellers of prescription contact lenses must provide consumers with a method to transmit a digital copy of their prescriptions to such sellers. Online sellers also must encrypt protected health information they send by email. HR 2748: The Contact Lens Prescription Verification Modernization Act. The bill revised the requirements for the verification of prescriptions related to the purchase f contact lenses. Specifically, online sellers of prescription contact lenses must provide consumers with a method to transmit a digital copy of their prescriptions to such sellers. Online sellers also must encrypt protected health information they send by email. S. 3393: SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act. This bill seeks to modify various grants, programs and activities that address substance use and misuse as well as modify provisions related to scheduling of controlled substances. The bill will also make a requirement that Medicaid programs cover medication-assisted treatments for individuals with substance use disorders permanent. HR 4531: SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act. This bill seeks to modify various grants, programs and activities that address substance use and misuse as well as modify provisions related to scheduling of controlled substances. The bill will also make a requirement that Medicaid programs cover medication-assisted treatments for individuals with substance use disorders permanent. S. 5375: Vision Lab Choice Act of 2024. This bill will amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to improve health care coverage under vision plans. Optometrists will have no restrictions on choice of laboratory used and sources and suppliers.
Contact Lens Prescription Verification Modernization Act
Client: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION
HR 1385: (DOC Access Act of 2023) This bill prohibits private health insurance plans from setting rates for items and services, except for dental cleanings, provided by a doctor of optometry, of dental surgery, or of dental medicine for which the plan does not pay a substantial amount. S. 1424:(DOC Access Act of 2023) This bill prohibits private health insurance plans from setting rates for items and services, except for dental cleanings, provided by a doctor of optometry, of dental surgery, or of dental medicine for which the plan does not pay a substantial amount. S.4083: The Contact Lens Prescription Verification Modernization Act. The bill revised the requirements for the verification of prescriptions related to the purchase f contact lenses. Specifically, online sellers of prescription contact lenses must provide consumers with a method to transmit a digital copy of their prescriptions to such sellers. Online sellers also must encrypt protected health information they send by email. HR 2748: The Contact Lens Prescription Verification Modernization Act. The bill revised the requirements for the verification of prescriptions related to the purchase f contact lenses. Specifically, online sellers of prescription contact lenses must provide consumers with a method to transmit a digital copy of their prescriptions to such sellers. Online sellers also must encrypt protected health information they send by email. S. 3393: SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act. This bill seeks to modify various grants, programs and activities that address substance use and misuse as well as modify provisions related to scheduling of controlled substances. The bill will also make a requirement that Medicaid programs cover medication-assisted treatments for individuals with substance use disorders permanent. HR 4531: SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act. This bill seeks to modify various grants, programs and activities that address substance use and misuse as well as modify provisions related to scheduling of controlled substances. The bill will also make a requirement that Medicaid programs cover medication-assisted treatments for individuals with substance use disorders permanent.
Physician Fee Stabilization Act
Client: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION
HR 2474: Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act: This bill modifies certain adjustments to payment amounts under the Medicare physician fee schedule. HR 6683: Preserving Senior's Access to Physicians Act of 2023: This will amend XVIII of the Social Security Act to increase support for Physicians and other practitioners in adjusting to Medicare payment changes. S. 4935 - Physician Fee Stabilization Act. This bill is to amend the Social Security Act to update the budget neutrality threshold under the Medicare physician Fee schedule.
Physician Fee Stabilization Act
Client: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION
HR 2474: Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act: This bill modifies certain adjustments to payment amounts under the Medicare physician fee schedule. HR 6683: Preserving Senior's Access to Physicians Act of 2023: This will amend XVIII of the Social Security Act to increase support for Physicians and other practitioners in adjusting to Medicare payment changes. S. 4935 - Physician Fee Stabilization Act. This bill is to amend the Social Security Act to update the budget neutrality threshold under the Medicare physician Fee schedule.
Vision Lab Choice Act of 2024
Client: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION
HR 1385: (DOC Access Act of 2023) This bill prohibits private health insurance plans from setting rates for items and services, except for dental cleanings, provided by a doctor of optometry, of dental surgery, or of dental medicine for which the plan does not pay a substantial amount. S. 1424:(DOC Access Act of 2023) This bill prohibits private health insurance plans from setting rates for items and services, except for dental cleanings, provided by a doctor of optometry, of dental surgery, or of dental medicine for which the plan does not pay a substantial amount. S.4083: The Contact Lens Prescription Verification Modernization Act. The bill revised the requirements for the verification of prescriptions related to the purchase f contact lenses. Specifically, online sellers of prescription contact lenses must provide consumers with a method to transmit a digital copy of their prescriptions to such sellers. Online sellers also must encrypt protected health information they send by email. HR 2748: The Contact Lens Prescription Verification Modernization Act. The bill revised the requirements for the verification of prescriptions related to the purchase f contact lenses. Specifically, online sellers of prescription contact lenses must provide consumers with a method to transmit a digital copy of their prescriptions to such sellers. Online sellers also must encrypt protected health information they send by email. S. 3393: SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act. This bill seeks to modify various grants, programs and activities that address substance use and misuse as well as modify provisions related to scheduling of controlled substances. The bill will also make a requirement that Medicaid programs cover medication-assisted treatments for individuals with substance use disorders permanent. HR 4531: SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act. This bill seeks to modify various grants, programs and activities that address substance use and misuse as well as modify provisions related to scheduling of controlled substances. The bill will also make a requirement that Medicaid programs cover medication-assisted treatments for individuals with substance use disorders permanent. S. 5375: Vision Lab Choice Act of 2024. This bill will amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to improve health care coverage under vision plans. Optometrists will have no restrictions on choice of laboratory used and sources and suppliers.
DOC Access Act of 2023
Client: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION
HR 1385: (DOC Access Act of 2023) This bill prohibits private health insurance plans from setting rates for items and services, except for dental cleanings, provided by a doctor of optometry, of dental surgery, or of dental medicine for which the plan does not pay a substantial amount. S. 1424:(DOC Access Act of 2023) This bill prohibits private health insurance plans from setting rates for items and services, except for dental cleanings, provided by a doctor of optometry, of dental surgery, or of dental medicine for which the plan does not pay a substantial amount.
DOC Access Act of 2023
Client: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION
HR 1385: (DOC Access Act of 2023) This bill prohibits private health insurance plans from setting rates for items and services, except for dental cleanings, provided by a doctor of optometry, of dental surgery, or of dental medicine for which the plan does not pay a substantial amount. S. 1424:(DOC Access Act of 2023) This bill prohibits private health insurance plans from setting rates for items and services, except for dental cleanings, provided by a doctor of optometry, of dental surgery, or of dental medicine for which the plan does not pay a substantial amount. HR 2748: The Contact Lens Prescription Verification Modernization Act. The bill revised the requirements for the verification of prescriptions related to the purchase f contact lenses. Specifically, online sellers of prescription contact lenses must provide consumers with a method to transmit a digital copy of their prescriptions to such sellers. Online sellers also must encrypt protected health information they send by email.
DOC Access Act of 2023
Client: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION
HR 1385: (DOC Access Act of 2023) This bill prohibits private health insurance plans from setting rates for items and services, except for dental cleanings, provided by a doctor of optometry, of dental surgery, or of dental medicine for which the plan does not pay a substantial amount. S. 1424:(DOC Access Act of 2023) This bill prohibits private health insurance plans from setting rates for items and services, except for dental cleanings, provided by a doctor of optometry, of dental surgery, or of dental medicine for which the plan does not pay a substantial amount. HR 2748: The Contact Lens Prescription Verification Modernization Act. The bill revised the requirements for the verification of prescriptions related to the purchase f contact lenses. Specifically, online sellers of prescription contact lenses must provide consumers with a method to transmit a digital copy of their prescriptions to such sellers. Online sellers also must encrypt protected health information they send by email.
DOC Access Act of 2023
Client: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION
HR 1385: (DOC Access Act of 2023) This bill prohibits private health insurance plans from setting rates for items and services, except for dental cleanings, provided by a doctor of optometry, of dental surgery, or of dental medicine for which the plan does not pay a substantial amount.
Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act
Client: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION
HR 2474: Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act: This bill modifies certain adjustments to payment amounts under the Medicare physician fee schedule.
Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act
Client: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION
HR 2474: Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act: This bill modifies certain adjustments to payment amounts under the Medicare physician fee schedule.
Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act
Client: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION
HR 2474: Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act: This bill modifies certain adjustments to payment amounts under the Medicare physician fee schedule. HR 6683: Preserving Senior's Access to Physicians Act of 2023: This will amend XVIII of the Social Security Act to increase support for Physicians and other practitioners in adjusting to Medicare payment changes.
Contact Lens Prescription Verification Modernization Act
Client: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION
HR 1385: (DOC Access Act of 2023) This bill prohibits private health insurance plans from setting rates for items and services, except for dental cleanings, provided by a doctor of optometry, of dental surgery, or of dental medicine for which the plan does not pay a substantial amount. S. 1424:(DOC Access Act of 2023) This bill prohibits private health insurance plans from setting rates for items and services, except for dental cleanings, provided by a doctor of optometry, of dental surgery, or of dental medicine for which the plan does not pay a substantial amount. HR 2748: The Contact Lens Prescription Verification Modernization Act. The bill revised the requirements for the verification of prescriptions related to the purchase f contact lenses. Specifically, online sellers of prescription contact lenses must provide consumers with a method to transmit a digital copy of their prescriptions to such sellers. Online sellers also must encrypt protected health information they send by email.
Contact Lens Prescription Verification Modernization Act
Client: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION
HR 1385: (DOC Access Act of 2023) This bill prohibits private health insurance plans from setting rates for items and services, except for dental cleanings, provided by a doctor of optometry, of dental surgery, or of dental medicine for which the plan does not pay a substantial amount. S. 1424:(DOC Access Act of 2023) This bill prohibits private health insurance plans from setting rates for items and services, except for dental cleanings, provided by a doctor of optometry, of dental surgery, or of dental medicine for which the plan does not pay a substantial amount. HR 2748: The Contact Lens Prescription Verification Modernization Act. The bill revised the requirements for the verification of prescriptions related to the purchase f contact lenses. Specifically, online sellers of prescription contact lenses must provide consumers with a method to transmit a digital copy of their prescriptions to such sellers. Online sellers also must encrypt protected health information they send by email.
Preserving Seniors’ Access to Physicians Act of 2023
Client: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION
HR 2474: Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act: This bill modifies certain adjustments to payment amounts under the Medicare physician fee schedule. HR 6683: Preserving Senior's Access to Physicians Act of 2023: This will amend XVIII of the Social Security Act to increase support for Physicians and other practitioners in adjusting to Medicare payment changes.
VA Clinician Appreciation, Recruitment, Education, Expansion, and Retention Support (CAREERS) Act of 2023
Client: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION
S. 10: VA CLINICIAN APPRECIATION, RECRUITMENT, EDUCATION, EXPANSION, AND RETENTION SUPPORT (CAREERS) ACT - To improve the workforce of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
VA Clinician Appreciation, Recruitment, Education, Expansion, and Retention Support (CAREERS) Act of 2023
Client: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION
S. 10: VA CLINICIAN APPRECIATION, RECRUITMENT, EDUCATION, EXPANSION, AND RETENTION SUPPORT (CAREERS) ACT - To improve the workforce of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
VA Clinician Appreciation, Recruitment, Education, Expansion, and Retention Support (CAREERS) Act of 2023
Client: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION
S. 10: VA CLINICIAN APPRECIATION, RECRUITMENT, EDUCATION, EXPANSION, AND RETENTION SUPPORT (CAREERS) ACT - To improve the workforce of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
VA Clinician Appreciation, Recruitment, Education, Expansion, and Retention Support (CAREERS) Act of 2023
Client: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION
S. 10: VA CLINICIAN APPRECIATION, RECRUITMENT, EDUCATION, EXPANSION, AND RETENTION SUPPORT (CAREERS) ACT - To improve the workforce of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
DOC Access Act of 2023
Client: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION
HR 1385: (DOC Access Act of 2023) This bill prohibits private health insurance plans from setting rates for items and services, except for dental cleanings, provided by a doctor of optometry, of dental surgery, or of dental medicine for which the plan does not pay a substantial amount. S. 1424:(DOC Access Act of 2023) This bill prohibits private health insurance plans from setting rates for items and services, except for dental cleanings, provided by a doctor of optometry, of dental surgery, or of dental medicine for which the plan does not pay a substantial amount.
DOC Access Act of 2023
Client: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION
HR 1385: (DOC Access Act of 2023) This bill prohibits private health insurance plans from setting rates for items and services, except for dental cleanings, provided by a doctor of optometry, of dental surgery, or of dental medicine for which the plan does not pay a substantial amount. S. 1424:(DOC Access Act of 2023) This bill prohibits private health insurance plans from setting rates for items and services, except for dental cleanings, provided by a doctor of optometry, of dental surgery, or of dental medicine for which the plan does not pay a substantial amount. HR 2748: The Contact Lens Prescription Verification Modernization Act. The bill revised the requirements for the verification of prescriptions related to the purchase f contact lenses. Specifically, online sellers of prescription contact lenses must provide consumers with a method to transmit a digital copy of their prescriptions to such sellers. Online sellers also must encrypt protected health information they send by email.
DOC Access Act of 2023
Client: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION
HR 1385: (DOC Access Act of 2023) This bill prohibits private health insurance plans from setting rates for items and services, except for dental cleanings, provided by a doctor of optometry, of dental surgery, or of dental medicine for which the plan does not pay a substantial amount. S. 1424:(DOC Access Act of 2023) This bill prohibits private health insurance plans from setting rates for items and services, except for dental cleanings, provided by a doctor of optometry, of dental surgery, or of dental medicine for which the plan does not pay a substantial amount. HR 2748: The Contact Lens Prescription Verification Modernization Act. The bill revised the requirements for the verification of prescriptions related to the purchase f contact lenses. Specifically, online sellers of prescription contact lenses must provide consumers with a method to transmit a digital copy of their prescriptions to such sellers. Online sellers also must encrypt protected health information they send by email.
Eliminating the Provider Relief Fund Tax Penalties Act of 2021
Client: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION
HR 2079 - Eliminating the Provider Relief Fund Tax Penalties Act of 2021. The bill provides that CARES Act Provider Relief Fund payments are not includible in gross income, and for other purposes.
Eliminating the Provider Relief Fund Tax Penalties Act of 2021
Client: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION
HR 2079 - Eliminating the Provider Relief Fund Tax Penalties Act of 2021. The bill provides that CARES Act Provider Relief Fund payments are not includible in gross income, and for other purposes.
Eliminating the Provider Relief Fund Tax Penalties Act of 2021
Client: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION
HR 2079 - Eliminating the Provider Relief Fund Tax Penalties Act of 2021. The bill provides that CARES Act Provider Relief Fund payments are not includible in gross income, and for other purposes.
Eliminating the Provider Relief Fund Tax Penalties Act of 2021
Client: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION
HR 2079 - Eliminating the Provider Relief Fund Tax Penalties Act of 2021. The bill provides that CARES Act Provider Relief Fund payments are not includible in gross income, and for other purposes.
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023
Client: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION
Inflation Reduction Act. This bill provides funding, establishes programs, and otherwise modifies provisions relating to Medicare coverage of vision care. HR 2617 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, FY 2023. This bill provides appropriations to federal agencies for the remainder of FY2023, provides supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and to support Ukraine, extends several expiring authorities, and modifies or establishes various programs that address a wide range of policy areas, including vision care.
Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2021
Client: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION
H.R.8800 - Supporting Medicare Providers Act of 2022 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to extend certain increases in payments for physicians services under the Medicare program through 2023. S 3018 / HR 3173 - Seniors Timely Access to Care Act - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish requirements with respect to the use of prior authorization under Medicare Advantage plans, and for other purposes.
Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2021
Client: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION
H.R.8800 - Supporting Medicare Providers Act of 2022 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to extend certain increases in payments for physicians services under the Medicare program through 2023. S 3018 / HR 3173 - Seniors Timely Access to Care Act - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish requirements with respect to the use of prior authorization under Medicare Advantage plans, and for other purposes.
Contact Lens Prescription Verification Modernization Act
Client: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION
S. 1784 / HR 3353 - The Contact Lens Prescription Verification Modernization Act. This bill will amend the Fairness to Contact Lens Consumers Act to modernize verification of contact lens prescriptions and for other purposes. S. 1793 / HR 3461 - The Dental and Optometric Care Access Act (DOC Access Act). This will amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to improve health care coverage under vision and dental plans and for other purposes.
Contact Lens Prescription Verification Modernization Act
Client: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION
S. 1784 / HR 3353 - The Contact Lens Prescription Verification Modernization Act. This bill will amend the Fairness to Contact Lens Consumers Act to modernize verification of contact lens prescriptions and for other purposes. S. 1793 / HR 3461 - The Dental and Optometric Care Access Act (DOC Access Act). This will amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to improve health care coverage under vision and dental plans and for other purposes.
Contact Lens Prescription Verification Modernization Act
Client: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION
S. 1784 / HR 3353 - The Contact Lens Prescription Verification Modernization Act. This bill will amend the Fairness to Contact Lens Consumers Act to modernize verification of contact lens prescriptions and for other purposes. S. 1793 / HR 3461 - The Dental and Optometric Care Access Act (DOC Access Act). This will amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to improve health care coverage under vision and dental plans and for other purposes.
Contact Lens Prescription Verification Modernization Act
Client: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION
S. 1784 / HR 3353 - The Contact Lens Prescription Verification Modernization Act. This bill will amend the Fairness to Contact Lens Consumers Act to modernize verification of contact lens prescriptions and for other purposes. S. 1793 / HR 3461 - The Dental and Optometric Care Access Act (DOC Access Act). This will amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to improve health care coverage under vision and dental plans and for other purposes.
DOC Access Act of 2021
Client: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION
S. 1784 / HR 3353 - The Contact Lens Prescription Verification Modernization Act. This bill will amend the Fairness to Contact Lens Consumers Act to modernize verification of contact lens prescriptions and for other purposes. S. 1793 / HR 3461 - The Dental and Optometric Care Access Act (DOC Access Act). This will amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to improve health care coverage under vision and dental plans and for other purposes.
DOC Access Act of 2021
Client: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION
S. 1784 / HR 3353 - The Contact Lens Prescription Verification Modernization Act. This bill will amend the Fairness to Contact Lens Consumers Act to modernize verification of contact lens prescriptions and for other purposes. S. 1793 / HR 3461 - The Dental and Optometric Care Access Act (DOC Access Act). This will amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to improve health care coverage under vision and dental plans and for other purposes.
DOC Access Act of 2021
Client: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION
S. 1784 / HR 3353 - The Contact Lens Prescription Verification Modernization Act. This bill will amend the Fairness to Contact Lens Consumers Act to modernize verification of contact lens prescriptions and for other purposes. S. 1793 / HR 3461 - The Dental and Optometric Care Access Act (DOC Access Act). This will amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to improve health care coverage under vision and dental plans and for other purposes.
DOC Access Act of 2021
Client: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION
S. 1784 / HR 3353 - The Contact Lens Prescription Verification Modernization Act. This bill will amend the Fairness to Contact Lens Consumers Act to modernize verification of contact lens prescriptions and for other purposes. S. 1793 / HR 3461 - The Dental and Optometric Care Access Act (DOC Access Act). This will amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to improve health care coverage under vision and dental plans and for other purposes.
Medicare Vision Act of 2021
Client: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION
S. 610 Protecting Medicare & American Farmers from Sequester Cuts ACT - This act will address behavioral health and well-being among health care professionals. HR 4187 The Medicare Vision Act. To amend the Social Security Act to provide coverage for certain vision items and services under part B of the Medicare program.
Medicare Vision Act of 2021
Client: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION
S. 610 Protecting Medicare & American Farmers from Sequester Cuts ACT - This act will address behavioral health and well-being among health care professionals. HR 4187 The Medicare Vision Act. To amend the Social Security Act to provide coverage for certain vision items and services under part B of the Medicare program.
Inflation Reduction Act of 2022
Client: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION
HR 5376 - Build Back Better Act. This bill provides funding, establishes programs, and otherwise modifies provisions relating to Medicare coverage of vision care.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2026 · first_quarter · Q1
HR 879: Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2025: This bill will amend XVIII of the Social Security Act to increase support for Physicians and other practitioners in adjusting to Medicare payment changes. HR 4282 Contact Lens Prescription Verification Modernization Act: this bill will improve contact lens prescription verification.
HR 1521: (DOC Access Act of 2025) This bill will improve health care coverage under vision and dental plans. HR 2483: SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act of 2025. This bill seeks to modify various grants, programs and activities that address substance use and misuse as well as modify provisions related to scheduling of controlled substances. The bill will also make a requirement that Medicaid programs cover medication-assisted treatments for individuals with substance use disorders permanent. S. 1716: Vision Lab Choice Act of 2025. This bill will improve coverage under vision plans.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2025 · fourth_quarter · Q4
HR 1521: (DOC Access Act of 2025) This bill will improve health care coverage under vision and dental plans. HR 2483: SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act of 2025. This bill seeks to modify various grants, programs and activities that address substance use and misuse as well as modify provisions related to scheduling of controlled substances. The bill will also make a requirement that Medicaid programs cover medication-assisted treatments for individuals with substance use disorders permanent. S. 1716: Vision Lab Choice Act of 2025. This bill will improve coverage under vision plans.
HR 879: Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2025: This bill will amend XVIII of the Social Security Act to increase support for Physicians and other practitioners in adjusting to Medicare payment changes. HR 4282 Contact Lens Prescription Verification Modernization Act: this bill will improve contact lens prescription verification.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2025 · third_quarter · Q3
H.R. 1 One Big Beautiful Bill Act: This bill will address changes to Taxes, Medicare, Medicaid and Student Loans that will affect Optometrists and their patients.
HR 1521: (DOC Access Act of 2025) This bill will improve health care coverage under vision and dental plans. HR 2483: SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act of 2025. This bill seeks to modify various grants, programs and activities that address substance use and misuse as well as modify provisions related to scheduling of controlled substances. The bill will also make a requirement that Medicaid programs cover medication-assisted treatments for individuals with substance use disorders permanent. S. 1716: Vision Lab Choice Act of 2025. This bill will improve coverage under vision plans.
HR 879: Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2025: This bill will amend XVIII of the Social Security Act to increase support for Physicians and other practitioners in adjusting to Medicare payment changes. HR 4282 Contact Lens Prescription Verification Modernization Act: this bill will improve contact lens prescription verification.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2025 · second_quarter · Q2
H.R. 1 One Big Beautiful Bill Act: This bill will address changes to Taxes, Medicare, Medicaid and Student Loans that will affect Optometrists and their patients.
HR 1521: (DOC Access Act of 2025) This bill will improve health care coverage under vision and dental plans. HR 2483: SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act of 2025. This bill seeks to modify various grants, programs and activities that address substance use and misuse as well as modify provisions related to scheduling of controlled substances. The bill will also make a requirement that Medicaid programs cover medication-assisted treatments for individuals with substance use disorders permanent.
HR 879: Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2025: This bill will amend XVIII of the Social Security Act to increase support for Physicians and other practitioners in adjusting to Medicare payment changes.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION via AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION
2025 · first_quarter · Q1
HR 1521: (DOC Access Act of 2025) This bill will improve health care coverage under vision and dental plans. HR 2483: SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act of 2025. This bill seeks to modify various grants, programs and activities that address substance use and misuse as well as modify provisions related to scheduling of controlled substances. The bill will also make a requirement that Medicaid programs cover medication-assisted treatments for individuals with substance use disorders permanent.
HR 879: Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2025: This bill will amend XVIII of the Social Security Act to increase support for Physicians and other practitioners in adjusting to Medicare payment changes.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2024 · fourth_quarter · Q4
S. 10: VA CLINICIAN APPRECIATION, RECRUITMENT, EDUCATION, EXPANSION, AND RETENTION SUPPORT (CAREERS) ACT - To improve the workforce of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. H.R. 8371, the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act - This bill will make certain improvements in the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
HR 1385: (DOC Access Act of 2023) This bill prohibits private health insurance plans from setting rates for items and services, except for dental cleanings, provided by a doctor of optometry, of dental surgery, or of dental medicine for which the plan does not pay a substantial amount. S. 1424:(DOC Access Act of 2023) This bill prohibits private health insurance plans from setting rates for items and services, except for dental cleanings, provided by a doctor of optometry, of dental surgery, or of dental medicine for which the plan does not pay a substantial amount. S.4083: The Contact Lens Prescription Verification Modernization Act. The bill revised the requirements for the verification of prescriptions related to the purchase f contact lenses. Specifically, online sellers of prescription contact lenses must provide consumers with a method to transmit a digital copy of their prescriptions to such sellers. Online sellers also must encrypt protected health information they send by email. HR 2748: The Contact Lens Prescription Verification Modernization Act. The bill revised the requirements for the verification of prescriptions related to the purchase f contact lenses. Specifically, online sellers of prescription contact lenses must provide consumers with a method to transmit a digital copy of their prescriptions to such sellers. Online sellers also must encrypt protected health information they send by email. S. 3393: SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act. This bill seeks to modify various grants, programs and activities that address substance use and misuse as well as modify provisions related to scheduling of controlled substances. The bill will also make a requirement that Medicaid programs cover medication-assisted treatments for individuals with substance use disorders permanent. HR 4531: SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act. This bill seeks to modify various grants, programs and activities that address substance use and misuse as well as modify provisions related to scheduling of controlled substances. The bill will also make a requirement that Medicaid programs cover medication-assisted treatments for individuals with substance use disorders permanent. S. 5375: Vision Lab Choice Act of 2024. This bill will amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to improve health care coverage under vision plans. Optometrists will have no restrictions on choice of laboratory used and sources and suppliers.
AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION via AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION
2024 · third_quarter · Q3
HR 1385: (DOC Access Act of 2023) This bill prohibits private health insurance plans from setting rates for items and services, except for dental cleanings, provided by a doctor of optometry, of dental surgery, or of dental medicine for which the plan does not pay a substantial amount. S. 1424:(DOC Access Act of 2023) This bill prohibits private health insurance plans from setting rates for items and services, except for dental cleanings, provided by a doctor of optometry, of dental surgery, or of dental medicine for which the plan does not pay a substantial amount. S.4083: The Contact Lens Prescription Verification Modernization Act. The bill revised the requirements for the verification of prescriptions related to the purchase f contact lenses. Specifically, online sellers of prescription contact lenses must provide consumers with a method to transmit a digital copy of their prescriptions to such sellers. Online sellers also must encrypt protected health information they send by email. HR 2748: The Contact Lens Prescription Verification Modernization Act. The bill revised the requirements for the verification of prescriptions related to the purchase f contact lenses. Specifically, online sellers of prescription contact lenses must provide consumers with a method to transmit a digital copy of their prescriptions to such sellers. Online sellers also must encrypt protected health information they send by email. S. 3393: SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act. This bill seeks to modify various grants, programs and activities that address substance use and misuse as well as modify provisions related to scheduling of controlled substances. The bill will also make a requirement that Medicaid programs cover medication-assisted treatments for individuals with substance use disorders permanent. HR 4531: SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act. This bill seeks to modify various grants, programs and activities that address substance use and misuse as well as modify provisions related to scheduling of controlled substances. The bill will also make a requirement that Medicaid programs cover medication-assisted treatments for individuals with substance use disorders permanent.
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2024 · second_quarter · Q2
S. 10: VA CLINICIAN APPRECIATION, RECRUITMENT, EDUCATION, EXPANSION, AND RETENTION SUPPORT (CAREERS) ACT - To improve the workforce of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. H.R. 8371, the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act - This bill will make certain improvements in the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
HR 2474: Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act: This bill modifies certain adjustments to payment amounts under the Medicare physician fee schedule. HR 6683: Preserving Senior's Access to Physicians Act of 2023: This will amend XVIII of the Social Security Act to increase support for Physicians and other practitioners in adjusting to Medicare payment changes.
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2024 · first_quarter · Q1
S. 10: VA CLINICIAN APPRECIATION, RECRUITMENT, EDUCATION, EXPANSION, AND RETENTION SUPPORT (CAREERS) ACT - To improve the workforce of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
HR 2474: Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act: This bill modifies certain adjustments to payment amounts under the Medicare physician fee schedule. HR 6683: Preserving Senior's Access to Physicians Act of 2023: This will amend XVIII of the Social Security Act to increase support for Physicians and other practitioners in adjusting to Medicare payment changes.
AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION via AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION
2023 · fourth_quarter · Q4
HR 1385: (DOC Access Act of 2023) This bill prohibits private health insurance plans from setting rates for items and services, except for dental cleanings, provided by a doctor of optometry, of dental surgery, or of dental medicine for which the plan does not pay a substantial amount. S. 1424:(DOC Access Act of 2023) This bill prohibits private health insurance plans from setting rates for items and services, except for dental cleanings, provided by a doctor of optometry, of dental surgery, or of dental medicine for which the plan does not pay a substantial amount. HR 2748: The Contact Lens Prescription Verification Modernization Act. The bill revised the requirements for the verification of prescriptions related to the purchase f contact lenses. Specifically, online sellers of prescription contact lenses must provide consumers with a method to transmit a digital copy of their prescriptions to such sellers. Online sellers also must encrypt protected health information they send by email.
HR 2474: Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act: This bill modifies certain adjustments to payment amounts under the Medicare physician fee schedule. HR 6683: Preserving Senior's Access to Physicians Act of 2023: This will amend XVIII of the Social Security Act to increase support for Physicians and other practitioners in adjusting to Medicare payment changes.
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2023 · third_quarter · Q3
HR 1385: (DOC Access Act of 2023) This bill prohibits private health insurance plans from setting rates for items and services, except for dental cleanings, provided by a doctor of optometry, of dental surgery, or of dental medicine for which the plan does not pay a substantial amount. S. 1424:(DOC Access Act of 2023) This bill prohibits private health insurance plans from setting rates for items and services, except for dental cleanings, provided by a doctor of optometry, of dental surgery, or of dental medicine for which the plan does not pay a substantial amount. HR 2748: The Contact Lens Prescription Verification Modernization Act. The bill revised the requirements for the verification of prescriptions related to the purchase f contact lenses. Specifically, online sellers of prescription contact lenses must provide consumers with a method to transmit a digital copy of their prescriptions to such sellers. Online sellers also must encrypt protected health information they send by email.
HR 2474: Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act: This bill modifies certain adjustments to payment amounts under the Medicare physician fee schedule.
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2023 · second_quarter · Q2
HR 1385: (DOC Access Act of 2023) This bill prohibits private health insurance plans from setting rates for items and services, except for dental cleanings, provided by a doctor of optometry, of dental surgery, or of dental medicine for which the plan does not pay a substantial amount. S. 1424:(DOC Access Act of 2023) This bill prohibits private health insurance plans from setting rates for items and services, except for dental cleanings, provided by a doctor of optometry, of dental surgery, or of dental medicine for which the plan does not pay a substantial amount.
HR 2474: Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act: This bill modifies certain adjustments to payment amounts under the Medicare physician fee schedule.
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2023 · first_quarter · Q1
HR 1385: (DOC Access Act of 2023) This bill prohibits private health insurance plans from setting rates for items and services, except for dental cleanings, provided by a doctor of optometry, of dental surgery, or of dental medicine for which the plan does not pay a substantial amount.
S. 10: VA CLINICIAN APPRECIATION, RECRUITMENT, EDUCATION, EXPANSION, AND RETENTION SUPPORT (CAREERS) ACT - To improve the workforce of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2022 · fourth_quarter · Q4
HR 2079 - Eliminating the Provider Relief Fund Tax Penalties Act of 2021. The bill provides that CARES Act Provider Relief Fund payments are not includible in gross income, and for other purposes.
Inflation Reduction Act. This bill provides funding, establishes programs, and otherwise modifies provisions relating to Medicare coverage of vision care. HR 2617 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, FY 2023. This bill provides appropriations to federal agencies for the remainder of FY2023, provides supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and to support Ukraine, extends several expiring authorities, and modifies or establishes various programs that address a wide range of policy areas, including vision care.
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2022 · third_quarter · Q3
H.R.8800 - Supporting Medicare Providers Act of 2022 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to extend certain increases in payments for physicians services under the Medicare program through 2023. S 3018 / HR 3173 - Seniors Timely Access to Care Act - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish requirements with respect to the use of prior authorization under Medicare Advantage plans, and for other purposes.
HR 5376 - Build Back Better Act. This bill provides funding, establishes programs, and otherwise modifies provisions relating to Medicare coverage of vision care.
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2022 · second_quarter · Q2
S. 610 Protecting Medicare & American Farmers from Sequester Cuts ACT - This act will address behavioral health and well-being among health care professionals. HR 4187 The Medicare Vision Act. To amend the Social Security Act to provide coverage for certain vision items and services under part B of the Medicare program.
S. 1784 / HR 3353 - The Contact Lens Prescription Verification Modernization Act. This bill will amend the Fairness to Contact Lens Consumers Act to modernize verification of contact lens prescriptions and for other purposes. S. 1793 / HR 3461 - The Dental and Optometric Care Access Act (DOC Access Act). This will amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to improve health care coverage under vision and dental plans and for other purposes.
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2022 · first_quarter · Q1
HR 2079 - Eliminating the Provider Relief Fund Tax Penalties Act of 2021. The bill provides that CARES Act Provider Relief Fund payments are not includible in gross income, and for other purposes.
HR 5376 - Build Back Better Act. This bill provides funding, establishes programs, and otherwise modifies provisions relating to Medicare coverage of vision care.
S. 610 Protecting Medicare & American Farmers from Sequester Cuts ACT - This act will address behavioral health and well-being among health care professionals. HR 4187 The Medicare Vision Act. To amend the Social Security Act to provide coverage for certain vision items and services under part B of the Medicare program.
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2021 · fourth_quarter · Q4
S. 610 Protecting Medicare & American Farmers from Sequester Cuts ACT - This act will address behavioral health and well-being among health care professionals. HR 4187 The Medicare Vision Act. To amend the Social Security Act to provide coverage for certain vision items and services under part B of the Medicare program.
HR 5376 - Build Back Better Act. This bill provides funding, establishes programs, and otherwise modifies provisions relating to Medicare coverage of vision care.
HR 2079 - Eliminating the Provider Relief Fund Tax Penalties Act of 2021. The bill provides that CARES Act Provider Relief Fund payments are not includible in gross income, and for other purposes.
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2021 · third_quarter · Q3
S. 1784 / HR 3353 - The Contact Lens Prescription Verification Modernization Act. This bill will amend the Fairness to Contact Lens Consumers Act to modernize verification of contact lens prescriptions and for other purposes. S. 1793 / HR 3461 - The Dental and Optometric Care Access Act (DOC Access Act). This will amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to improve health care coverage under vision and dental plans and for other purposes. HR 4187 The Medicare Vision Act. To Amend the Social Security Act to provide coverage for certain vision items and services under part B of the Medicare program.
HR 2079 - Eliminating the Provider Relief Fund Tax Penalties Act of 2021. The bill provides that CARES Act Provider Relief Fund payments are not includible in gross income, and for other purposes.
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2021 · second_quarter · Q2
HR 2079 - To provide that CARES Act Provider Relief Fund payments are not includible in gross income, and for other purposes.
S. 1784 / HR 3353 - The Contact Lens Prescription Verification Modernization Act. This bill will amend the Fairness to Contact Lens Consumers Act to modernize verification of contact lens prescriptions and for other purposes. S. 1793 / HR 3461 - The Dental and Optometric Care Access Act (DOC Access Act). This will amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to improve health care coverage under vision and dental plans and for other purposes. HR 4187 The Medicare Vision Act. To Amend the Social Security Act to provide coverage for certain vision items and services under part B of the Medicare program.
HR 2474: Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act: This bill modifies certain adjustments to payment amounts under the Medicare physician fee schedule. HR 6683: Preserving Senior's Access to Physicians Act of 2023: This will amend XVIII of the Social Security Act to increase support for Physicians and other practitioners in adjusting to Medicare payment changes. S. 4935 - Physician Fee Stabilization Act. This bill is to amend the Social Security Act to update the budget neutrality threshold under the Medicare physician Fee schedule.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
S. 10: VA CLINICIAN APPRECIATION, RECRUITMENT, EDUCATION, EXPANSION, AND RETENTION SUPPORT (CAREERS) ACT - To improve the workforce of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. H.R. 8371, the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act - This bill will make certain improvements in the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
HR 2474: Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act: This bill modifies certain adjustments to payment amounts under the Medicare physician fee schedule. HR 6683: Preserving Senior's Access to Physicians Act of 2023: This will amend XVIII of the Social Security Act to increase support for Physicians and other practitioners in adjusting to Medicare payment changes. S. 4935 - Physician Fee Stabilization Act. This bill is to amend the Social Security Act to update the budget neutrality threshold under the Medicare physician Fee schedule.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
HR 1385: (DOC Access Act of 2023) This bill prohibits private health insurance plans from setting rates for items and services, except for dental cleanings, provided by a doctor of optometry, of dental surgery, or of dental medicine for which the plan does not pay a substantial amount. S. 1424:(DOC Access Act of 2023) This bill prohibits private health insurance plans from setting rates for items and services, except for dental cleanings, provided by a doctor of optometry, of dental surgery, or of dental medicine for which the plan does not pay a substantial amount. S.4083: The Contact Lens Prescription Verification Modernization Act. The bill revised the requirements for the verification of prescriptions related to the purchase f contact lenses. Specifically, online sellers of prescription contact lenses must provide consumers with a method to transmit a digital copy of their prescriptions to such sellers. Online sellers also must encrypt protected health information they send by email. HR 2748: The Contact Lens Prescription Verification Modernization Act. The bill revised the requirements for the verification of prescriptions related to the purchase f contact lenses. Specifically, online sellers of prescription contact lenses must provide consumers with a method to transmit a digital copy of their prescriptions to such sellers. Online sellers also must encrypt protected health information they send by email.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
HR 1385: (DOC Access Act of 2023) This bill prohibits private health insurance plans from setting rates for items and services, except for dental cleanings, provided by a doctor of optometry, of dental surgery, or of dental medicine for which the plan does not pay a substantial amount. S. 1424:(DOC Access Act of 2023) This bill prohibits private health insurance plans from setting rates for items and services, except for dental cleanings, provided by a doctor of optometry, of dental surgery, or of dental medicine for which the plan does not pay a substantial amount. HR 2748: The Contact Lens Prescription Verification Modernization Act. The bill revised the requirements for the verification of prescriptions related to the purchase f contact lenses. Specifically, online sellers of prescription contact lenses must provide consumers with a method to transmit a digital copy of their prescriptions to such sellers. Online sellers also must encrypt protected health information they send by email.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
S. 10: VA CLINICIAN APPRECIATION, RECRUITMENT, EDUCATION, EXPANSION, AND RETENTION SUPPORT (CAREERS) ACT - To improve the workforce of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
S. 10: VA CLINICIAN APPRECIATION, RECRUITMENT, EDUCATION, EXPANSION, AND RETENTION SUPPORT (CAREERS) ACT - To improve the workforce of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
S. 10: VA CLINICIAN APPRECIATION, RECRUITMENT, EDUCATION, EXPANSION, AND RETENTION SUPPORT (CAREERS) ACT - To improve the workforce of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
H.R.8800 - Supporting Medicare Providers Act of 2022 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to extend certain increases in payments for physicians services under the Medicare program through 2023. S 3018 / HR 3173 - Seniors Timely Access to Care Act - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish requirements with respect to the use of prior authorization under Medicare Advantage plans, and for other purposes.
S. 1784 / HR 3353 - The Contact Lens Prescription Verification Modernization Act. This bill will amend the Fairness to Contact Lens Consumers Act to modernize verification of contact lens prescriptions and for other purposes. S. 1793 / HR 3461 - The Dental and Optometric Care Access Act (DOC Access Act). This will amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to improve health care coverage under vision and dental plans and for other purposes.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
HR 2079 - Eliminating the Provider Relief Fund Tax Penalties Act of 2021. The bill provides that CARES Act Provider Relief Fund payments are not includible in gross income, and for other purposes.
S. 1784 / HR 3353 - The Contact Lens Prescription Verification Modernization Act. This bill will amend the Fairness to Contact Lens Consumers Act to modernize verification of contact lens prescriptions and for other purposes. S. 1793 / HR 3461 - The Dental and Optometric Care Access Act (DOC Access Act). This will amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to improve health care coverage under vision and dental plans and for other purposes.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
HR 2079 - Eliminating the Provider Relief Fund Tax Penalties Act of 2021. The bill provides that CARES Act Provider Relief Fund payments are not includible in gross income, and for other purposes.
HR 5376 - Build Back Better Act. This bill provides funding, establishes programs, and otherwise modifies provisions relating to Medicare coverage of vision care.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
S. 1784 / HR 3353 - The Contact Lens Prescription Verification Modernization Act. This bill will amend the Fairness to Contact Lens Consumers Act to modernize verification of contact lens prescriptions and for other purposes. S. 1793 / HR 3461 - The Dental and Optometric Care Access Act (DOC Access Act). This will amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to improve health care coverage under vision and dental plans and for other purposes.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
S. 1784 / HR 3353 - The Contact Lens Prescription Verification Modernization Act. This bill will amend the Fairness to Contact Lens Consumers Act to modernize verification of contact lens prescriptions and for other purposes. S. 1793 / HR 3461 - The Dental and Optometric Care Access Act (DOC Access Act). This will amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to improve health care coverage under vision and dental plans and for other purposes.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
HR 1868 - An Act to prevent across-the-board direct spending cuts, and for other purposes.
HR 5376 - Build Back Better Act. This bill provides funding, establishes programs, and otherwise modifies provisions relating to Medicare coverage of vision care.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
HR 1868 - An Act to prevent across-the-board direct spending cuts, and for other purposes.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE