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Can Aetna drop me if I drop EyeMed?

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:00:00

Choosing to terminate your EyeMed contract may have an impact on your Aetna contract. Review your Aetna contracts to determine whether a tying provision exists and what consequences may result from changes to the EyeMed relationship.

Your coding and reimbursement questions answered

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:00:00

The AOA Coding and Reimbursement Committee supports the AOA's strategic direction to develop and value procedural (CPT), diagnostic (ICD-10) and supply codes (HCPCS). Members can submit questions regarding medical records and coding to askthecodingexpert@aoa.org. A recent question concerns submitting refraction-only claims. Find out what the experts say.

AOA Leadership Institute: Apply or nominate

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:00:00

Applications and nominations are accepted annually for future Leadership Institute classes. Active AOA member doctors of optometry who are early in their careers are encouraged to apply or be nominated to participate in the program. Graduates interested in continued leadership development also have the opportunity to participate in the advanced AOA Leadership Institute 2.0 program.

Let’s get social!

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:00:00

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