Over 50 members of Congress joined Reps. Leonard Lance and Bobby Rush in urging the Federal Trade Commission to reconsider proposed changes to the Contact Lens Rule that would unfairly burden small optometry practices. The full text of the letter is below, and can be viewed here.
About the Health Care Alliance for Patient Safety
The Health Care Alliance for Patient Safety, founded in 2018, advocates for eye health and safety and elevates the doctor-patient relationship – the essential foundation of personal health care decision making. Members of the Alliance for Patient Safety work together to raise awareness and protect public health. Advancing policy and collaboration between leading eye health advocates, vision innovators and trusted voices is essential to elevate patient care.
The American Optometric Association (AOA) and Johnson & Johnson Vision joined as Leadership and Charter members. CooperVision, Inc. is an Associate and Charter member. VSP joined as a Leadership member.
To become a local advocate or to get involved in protecting patient safety, visit www.patientsafetytoday.com.
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Alliance for Patient Safety advocates for patient safety in Washington, D.C.