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Op-Ed: The Continued Danger of Robocalls in Contact Lens Prescription Verification

By Dr. David Cockrell, Chairman, Health Care Alliance for Patient Safety   As Chairman of the Health Care Alliance for Patient Safety (HCAPS), I have... Read more
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Recognizing Low Vision Awareness: The Importance of Eye Care and the Doctor-Patient Relationship

By Dr. David Cockrell, Chairman, HCAPS February is Low Vision Awareness Month, an important time to reflect on the challenges faced by millions of individuals... Read more
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Dr. Andrea Thau Selected as an American Optometric Association (AOA) Representative to the Health Care Alliance for Patient Safety (HCAPS)

Washington, D.C. – December 19,2024 – The Health Care Alliance for Patient Safety (HCAPS) is proud to welcome Dr. Andrea Thau, a distinguished optometrist and... Read more
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Health Care Alliance for Patient Safety (HCAPS) and Partners Announce $50,000 Contribution to Optometry’s Fund for Disaster Relief

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE[Alexandria, VA] – October 16, 2024 – The Health Care Alliance for Patient Safety (HCAPS) and its Partners Johnson & Johnson Vision, EssilorLuxottica,... Read more
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Health Care Alliance for Patient Safety Commends NASEM Study on Myopia

[Alexandria, VA] October 15, 2024 — The Health Care Alliance for Patient Safety (HCAPS) proudly announces its sponsorship of the latest study from the National... Read more
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Health Care Alliance for Patient Safety Recognizes Congressional Champions for Dedication to Patient Safety

Washington, D.C. – May 28, 2024 – The Health Care Alliance for Patient Safety (HCAPS) today announces the recipients of the prestigious 2024 HCAPS Patient... Read more
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The Doctor-Patient Relationship Must Remain Sacred: Support HR 2748/ S. 4083

In the health care landscape, the doctor-patient relationship is paramount to cultivating positive health outcomes, ensuring patient safety, and optimizing the overall efficacy of health... Read more
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National Consumers League Letter to U.S. House of Representatives Regarding H.R. 2748

Dear Chairwoman McMorris Rodgers and Ranking Member Pallone, I am writing to express my strong support for the Contact Lens Prescription Verification Modernization Act (HR... Read more