#AskAOA: No Surprises Act Update

#AskAOA: No Surprises Act Update
The webinar will be provided by Jeff Michaels, O.D., and will review the recently released "No Surprise Act" to educate members with its regulations. The AOA has serious concerns with the implementation of this rule and are seeking a delay in implementation. Dr. Michaels will also provide a brief update on Provider Relief Fund Reporting that is required in Q1 2022.

Alert the AOA of illegal sales

Alert the AOA of illegal sales
The AOA has updated its illegal sales tracker to include new ways for members to report illegal eyeglasses sales and new or emerging eye care devices that may pose risks to patient safety. Fill out the brief form to easily alert the AOA.

Don't miss your chance to claim your credits

Don't miss your chance to claim your credits
Have you completed courses in EyeLearn Professional Development Hub this year? Be sure you log in and submit the credits you have earned in order to claim those credits before Friday, Jan. 14, 2022. Follow these steps.

News

See All
Inside Optometry

5 things AOA membership brought me

AOA members have access to clinical resources, continuing education, practice management and career development tools to help you not only prepare for change but drive it in the direction you want to go. Are you taking advantage of your benefits as an AOA member?

AOA News
Advocacy

Bipartisan bill to ban abusive policies of discount plans gets boost from policy expert report

Princeton, New Jersey-based Avalon Health Economics says plans’ mandated discounts for noncovered services and materials—and limits on laboratory freedom—harmfully distort the vision care market for patients and doctors of optometry. To fight back, the AOA is mobilizing its members and other national doctor groups to educate and inform Congress, now and in lead-up to in-person AOA on Capitol Hill.

Federal Advocacy
Practice Management

‘Good faith estimate’ requirement takes effect: What you need to know

While the AOA, and others, urge HHS to rethink implementation of this No Surprises Act provision, an upcoming #AskAOA webinar will help doctors meet the requirements that took effect Jan. 1, 2022.

Perfect Your Practice
January 24, 2022
#AskAOA: No Surprises Act Update
In fall 2021, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released new regulations implementing the No Surprises Act. The No Surprises Act is aimed at addressing situations in which patients receive surprise medical bills when they inadvertently or unknowingly receive care from an out of network provider. The Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS), Treasury, and Labor have developed several regulations to implement the law.
Event Details
January 20 - 22, 2022
Wyoming Winter Conference
Casper, Wyoming
January 29, 2022
VIRTUAL Snow School
February 12 - 13, 2022
Michigan Optometric Association 2022 Winter Seminar
Virtual

Join Now: Become a Member

As an AOA member, you'll be supporting advocacy efforts that help advance and protect the profession. Plus, you'll get access to exclusive continuing education programs and clinical resources.
Join the aoa
Join Now
Join the aoa
Login to gain access to member-only content
close icon

Forgot username or password?

Not a Member?

Become a member today to access this page.

You do not have access to this content. 

Join the AOA today!