Health care practitioners should begin preparing now for the implementation of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Edition, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM), according to U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
“The ICD-10s are coming,” said Daniel Duvall, M.D., medical officer for the CMS’ Medicare Hospital and Ambulatory Policy Group, during an Aug. 3 conference call titled “ICD-10 Implementation Strategies for Physicians.” Read the rest of this entry ?
AOA President Dori Carlson, O.D., meets with U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius to advocate for expanded access to eye care for all Americans and present the Health Care Leadership Award.
With Medicare and other cuts looming on the horizon, Dori Carlson, O.D., president of the AOA, met with U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius to advocate for expanded access to eye and vision care for all Americans.
The president and Congress are attempting to reach agreement before the end of the year on cutting $1.5 trillion from the federal deficit over 10 years, and some in Washington have been urging massive Medicare cuts beginning in 2012 and a scale back of a new requirement for pediatric vision care and other essential health care services.
The AOA is defending optometry from these attacks and any effort to single out optometrists and patients in the federal deficit reduction process. Read the rest of this entry ?
Former U.S. Congressman Robert Whittaker, O.D., hands AOA Immediate Past President Joe E. Ellis, O.D., the gavel used in the U.S. House of Representatives to signal final passage of historic legislation recognizing ODs as Medicare physicians.
Thousands of ODs and optometry students joined AOA volunteer leaders and other key supporters in Salt Lake City at Optometry’s Meeting® 2011 for a spirited celebration of the 25th anniversary of one of optometry’s single most important legislative victories: the recognition of ODs as physicians under Medicare.
After mounting an impressive advocacy push, the AOA’s 20-year battle for full reimbursement and fair treatment under the Medicare program ultimately ended with a stunning victory as Congress passed the 1987 Budget Reconciliation Act and President Ronald Reagan signed the measure into law on Oct. 21, 1986.
Included within the budget bill was the long-sought change to Medicare to allow equal payment for services performed by doctors of optometry. Read the rest of this entry ?
Dr. Brown
OD of the Year – Marlane J. Brown, O.D.
Dr. Brown, vice president of Optometric Services at Minnesota Eye Consultants with 12 office locations throughout Minnesota, is a graduate of Indiana University’s School of Optometry. Dr. Brown, a past president of the Minnesota Optometric Association (MOA), is active in both the MOA and AOA.
Dr. Wesley
Young OD of the Year – Gina M. Wesley, O.D.
Dr. Wesley, a graduate of The Ohio State University, completed concurrent degrees in clinical optometry and a masters in vision science. Dr. Wesley practices in Medina, Minn., and is an active member of the MOA and the AOA.
Optos’ vision is to be recognized as a leading provider of devices and solutions to eye care professionals for improved patient care. At the core of the Optos product family are devices that produce ultra-widefield, high resolution digital images of approximately 82 percent of the retina, something no other device is capable of doing in a single, non-contact image capture. The optomap® image provides optometrists with enhanced clinical data that often exhibits first in the periphery of the retina. This information facilitates the early detection, management and treatment of disorders and diseases evidenced in the retina such as retinal detachments and tears, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy and age-related macular degeneration. Retinal imaging can also indicate evidence of non-eye or systemic diseases such as hypertension and certain cancers. Read the rest of this entry ?
ChromaGen Vision unveiled filtered lenses that are a life-changing aid for visual reading disorders often associated with dyslexia and an optical corrective solution for color deficiency. The prescription-only lenses, which are available as eyeglasses or contacts, have been shown to radically improve symptoms of visual reading disorders and color blindness in patients of all ages instantly and without side effects. Read the rest of this entry ?
PixelOptics announced the appointment of Richard Clompus, O.D., as vice president of Global Professional Relations, a newly created position. Dr. Clompus will be responsible for the development and management of PixelOptics’ eye care practitioner partnerships and will report directly to Larry Rodriguez, senior vice president of Global Sales and Marketing. Read the rest of this entry ?
Tranquileyes Moisture Release Eyewear is a new solution for millions suffering from mild to severe dry eye conditions. Developed and patented by Stanley Scheiner, M.D., Tranquileyes Moisture Release Eyewear incorporates an ingenious technology to help stabilize the tear film, improve visual acuity, and ease symptoms of eye dryness, redness and fatigue.
“Dry, itchy, burning eyes are a frustrating condition when provoked by keratitis sicca,” said Dr. Scheiner. Read the rest of this entry ?
Transitions Optical: “20 Years of Innovation, A History of Firsts, What’s Next?”
Transitions Optical has been on the forefront of adaptive technology for more than 20 years. As pioneers in light management, Transitions Optical works to control the amount, direction and color of light, to enhance vision in powerful ways. Read the rest of this entry ?
The AOA Sports Vision Section (SVS) announced its annual award winners at Optometry’s Meeting® in June.
Alan Reichow, O.D., director of Research and Development, Nike Sparq Sensory Training, was presented the Industry Appreciation Award on behalf of Nike at the SVS Annual Business Meeting on Friday, June 17. Read the rest of this entry ?
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