AOA petitions NAVCP, member plans for temporary relief during emergency
Citing CDC and CMS guidance to postpone nonessential care, the AOA requested NAVCP and member plans allow additional flexibility and considerations for patients and doctors.
Atropine 0.05% over 0.01% in myopia control: study
Considering myopia control options for your patients? Find out what the latest clinical literature says about the available management strategies.
AOA’s multifaceted COVID-19 response offers immediate crisis relief, recovery assistance
Building on immediate AOA mobilization of its public awareness, advocacy and clinical resources in support of its members and their practices in the face of COVID-19, the AOA unveils unprecedented optometric relief plan to meet [...]
Senate’s pandemic relief bill will help optometry practices nationwide; AOA to seek additional support
The largest economic relief bill in U.S. history will direct $2.2 trillion in aid, including emergency business loans and other provisions that will directly help optometric practices. AOA still working to secure additional relief.
COVID-19 pandemic prompts CMS to postpone MIPS deadline, grant exclusions
CMS announces the 2019 MIPS data submission deadline will be extended 30 days, while those failing to meet the deadline will qualify for extreme, uncontrollable circumstances policy.
Diabetes Alert Day: AOA provides essential clinical resource for doctors of optometry
Guideline contains 31 recommended actions to enhance care of patients with diabetes.