As an ophthalmologist and member of WAO, your role in advocacy – both in the halls of Congress and at the State Capitol – is essential to our success in shaping public policies that improve the delivery of medical eye care. No one is better positioned than you and your colleagues to educate legislators and regulators on issues important to the WAO and Wisconsin’s physician community.
Thankfully, being an effective advocate can be quick and easy with the support of the WAO and our national partners. When it comes to advocating on federal issues, the American Academy of Ophthalmology’s legislative call to action page enables you to contact your Members of Congress on issues of importance to the practice of ophthalmology. And it only takes a few moments of your time!
Please take advantage of this important AAO advocacy tool to urge Congress to support the following key federal legislative proposals currently being considered in Washington:
· Help Us Fight Medicare Cuts that Threaten Seniors' Access to Surgical and Other Physician Services
It is urgent that Congress stop the nearly 8.5% Medicare payment cuts that physicians are facing for 2023 and work with the physician community to develop long-term solutions to the systemic problems with the Medicare physician payment system.
If you haven’t already, please act on this important issue TODAY! Simply CLICK HERE to contact your Members of Congress and urge them to support this important legislation.
· Reduce Prior Authorization Burdens
Physicians are reporting that Medicaid Advantage plans have imposed increasingly onerous prior authorization requirements for medical services and procedures. These requirements can delay or prevent access to necessary medical care and can be particularly burdensome on physician practices. Congress can help relieve prior authorization burdens on physicians and their patients by passing the Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act.
If you haven’t already, please act on this important issue TODAY! Simply CLICK HERE to contact your Members of Congress and urge them to support this important legislation.
