AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION for AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION
What was lobbied
3 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Health Issues HCR
HR 1385: (DOC Access Act of 2023) This bill prohibits private health insurance plans from setting rates for items and services, except for dental cleanings, provided by a doctor of optometry, of dental surgery, or of dental medicine for which the plan does not pay a substantial amount. S. 1424:(DOC Access Act of 2023) This bill prohibits private health insurance plans from setting rates for items and services, except for dental cleanings, provided by a doctor of optometry, of dental surgery, or of dental medicine for which the plan does not pay a substantial amount. S.4083: The Contact Lens Prescription Verification Modernization Act. The bill revised the requirements for the verification of prescriptions related to the purchase f contact lenses. Specifically, online sellers of prescription contact lenses must provide consumers with a method to transmit a digital copy of their prescriptions to such sellers. Online sellers also must encrypt protected health information they send by email. HR 2748: The Contact Lens Prescription Verification Modernization Act. The bill revised the requirements for the verification of prescriptions related to the purchase f contact lenses. Specifically, online sellers of prescription contact lenses must provide consumers with a method to transmit a digital copy of their prescriptions to such sellers. Online sellers also must encrypt protected health information they send by email.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| RUTH ELLEN HAZDOVAC | — |
| JON HYMES | — |
| MATT WILLETTE | — |
Veterans VET
S. 10: VA CLINICIAN APPRECIATION, RECRUITMENT, EDUCATION, EXPANSION, AND RETENTION SUPPORT (CAREERS) ACT - To improve the workforce of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. H.R. 8371, the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act - This bill will make certain improvements in the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| RUTH ELLEN HAZDOVAC | — |
| JON HYMES | — |
| MATT WILLETTE | — |
Medicare/Medicaid MMM
HR 2474: Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act: This bill modifies certain adjustments to payment amounts under the Medicare physician fee schedule. HR 6683: Preserving Senior's Access to Physicians Act of 2023: This will amend XVIII of the Social Security Act to increase support for Physicians and other practitioners in adjusting to Medicare payment changes.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| RUTH ELLEN HAZDOVAC | — |
| JON HYMES | — |
| MATT WILLETTE | — |
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