PATIENT PROTECTION
Warby Parker slapped with $1.5 million penalty for HIPAA breach
Hackers gained unauthorized access to nearly 200,000 individuals’ protected health information in 2018 attack; investigators find three HIPAA Security Rule violations.
How AOA advocacy keeps contact lens wearers fright free
Twenty years after the Fairness to Contact Lens Consumers Act became law, the AOA continues to ensure that contact lenses are used safely by the public and urge a robust response by federal and state authorities to illegal and improper contact lens sales.
Contacts Lens Prescription Modernization Act introduced as next step in ending damaging robocalls
The fight to end the problematic loophole of robocalls continues with the introduction of Senate bill S.4083, a companion bill to H.R. 2748 from 2023.
Health system optometrists strike for recognition, fair labor practices
Doctors of optometry employed by the University of California system went on strike Feb. 6-7, after a year of efforts to secure an agreement to invest in the care they provide.
How AOA is keeping contact lens wearers safe this spooky season
The AOA’s 31 in 31 campaign once again scrutinizes retailers in the contact lens market who sell their patients upstream when it comes to valid prescriptions.
Hubble Contacts concerns grow after woman loses eye, AOA asks where’s enforcement?
“The number of consumers who have experienced adverse events related to Hubble Contacts is unacceptable,” AOA tells federal regulators and health authorities in appeal for “real action.”
Constant presence: Alliance builds reputation for patient safety advocacy
Founded five years ago, the Health Care Alliance for Patient Safety (HCAPS) is making good on its mission to advocate for patient safety and protect the fundamental doctor-patient relationship. The alliance’s advocacy will be recognized with the AOA’s Apollo Award during a ceremony at the 2023 Optometry’s Meeting® June 21-24.
AOA challenges baseless attacks, mischaracterizations of optometric care
Despite a vocal few denouncing gains in optometric care, the profession defines itself through the everyday application of quality clinical care, reinforced by optometry’s advocates’ vigilant outreach.
Leading the charge: AOA recommends care standard for telemedicine use amid rapid change
AOA Board of Trustees adopts recommendations from its Telehealth Council, which received input from leaders in eye health and vision care, technology, artificial and augmented intelligence and telemedicine platforms.
AOA issues consumer health alert for online vision tests
The public-facing alert encourages consumers to ask discerning questions about online vision tests before entrusting their eye health care to a direct-to-consumer service.
Going batty for contact lens wearers
Once again, in October, AOA’s ’31 in 31’ campaign is scrutinizing retailers in the contact lens market who wing it when it comes to patient protections.
Vision Direct website removes FCLCA claims after AOA, BBB challenge
The AOA’s challenge resulted in a BBB Fast-Track SWIFT case against the U.K.-based online retailer before the claims were removed.