Medicare, Medicaid & Veterans Health
The AOA's Health Policy Institute (HPI) provides important information on Medicare and Medicaid as it relates to veterans' health.
Trends in Procedures Provided to Medicare Beneficiaries by Doctors of Optometry
December 2021
A descriptive epidemiological claims data analysis of the most prominent procedure codes used by doctors of optometry. These data establish a benchmark for optometric physician practices.
More Medicare Patients Turn to Optometry for Medical Eye Care with Fewer Seeing Ophthalmologists
June 2020
The AOA HPI reviewed utilization data and found that patients are choosing to see doctors of optometry more often for their eye care, while choosing to see ophthalmologists less frequently.
Medicare Advantage and Physician Nondiscrimination Fact Sheet
July 2017
Medicare provides health care benefits to more than 58 million Americans. Discrimination by Medicare Advantage plans against doctors of optometry acting within their scope of state licensure is prohibited by Congress.
Access to Eye Care in Georgia for Veterans
June 2017
The AOA HPI found that veterans in Georgia have access to primary eye care at or near 97% of 29 outpatient sites, thanks to a significant expansion through the Veterans Choice Program.
As an AOA member you save close to 30% off list price on all AOA Marketplace coding resources.
As an AOA member you save close to 30% off list price on all AOA Marketplace coding resources.
FDA proposes eliminating cigarette, cigar flavors: AOA casts support
As many recognize “World No Tobacco Day” on May 31, the AOA filed public comments in support of FDA efforts to reduce smoking rates and preserve patients’ eye health and vision.
3 tips for managing team stress in the practice
Americans’ stress levels are at the highest point in decades. Discover how you can ease anxiety this Mental Health Awareness Month.
The next generation of optometry’s leaders
A former American Optometric Student Association president is one of the first graduates of the AOA’s Leadership Institute. Discover what he’s taking away from the program.