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Optometry excluded in new DC scope of practice legislation
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Optometry excluded in new DC scope of practice legislation

Bill originally proposed allowing ODs to prescribe and administer controlled substances as well as initiate glaucoma treatment without consulting a patient’s primary physician. 
FTC adds final compliance-targeted updates to Eyeglass Rule
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FTC adds final compliance-targeted updates to Eyeglass Rule

Changes to longstanding rule intend to promote competition and consumer choices.
AOA debriefs on optometric legislative and advocacy updates
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AOA debriefs on optometric legislative and advocacy updates

Executive Director Jon Hymers provides a rundown on the latest wins, ongoing and new advocacy efforts, and a new clinician collective during Optometry’s Meeting.
The Vision Council launches online regulatory monitoring service for optical industry
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The Vision Council launches online regulatory monitoring service for optical industry

Digital platform will provide real-time updates of teleoptometry regulation and legislation across all 50 states and DC.
Florida ODs kill yet another not-a-doctor bill
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Florida ODs kill yet another not-a-doctor bill

Just 9 months after the governor’s veto of S.B. 230, legislators failed to continue the state’s ongoing ‘eyeball wars.’
AAO weighs in on Congress passing Medicare Physician Payment adjustment
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AAO weighs in on Congress passing Medicare Physician Payment adjustment

Partial funding bill softens the original conversion factor decrease of 3.37% that took effect on Jan. 1, 2024.
South Dakota governor signs optometric scope of expansion bill
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South Dakota governor signs optometric scope of expansion bill

Legislation permits ODs to perform certain advanced procedures; resolves IPL dispute.
California legislators kill OD bill seeking increased scope of practice (again)
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California legislators kill OD bill seeking increased scope of practice (again)

Legislation would have enabled optometrists to perform advanced procedures.
AOA town hall addresses vision plan policy concerns and future advocacy initiatives
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AOA town hall addresses vision plan policy concerns and future advocacy initiatives

Virtual forum reveals ECPs' opinions on vision plan reforms as well as state and federal legislative updates.
U.S. House Committee to investigate FTC regulation of vision insurance market
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U.S. House Committee to investigate FTC regulation of vision insurance market

In a letter to the FTC, a federal panel voices concerns regarding oversight of industry consolidation and vertical integration.
DC bill seeks to add controlled substances to OD scope of practice
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DC bill seeks to add controlled substances to OD scope of practice

A public hearing is scheduled for next week to discuss expanding one of the most restrictive legislations in the country.
Florida governor vetoes 'Not a doctor' bill
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Florida governor vetoes 'Not a doctor' bill

Legislation sought to limit optometrists’ status as doctors and physicians.
Proposed bill bans contact lens prescription robocalls
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Proposed bill bans contact lens prescription robocalls

Bipartisan legislation seeks to address patient safety concerns and crack down on online retailer federal requirements.