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HCAPS Celebrates Inclusion of Key Patient Safety Language in Final Funding Agreement

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) — The Health Care Alliance for Patient Safety (HCAPS) celebrates a significant milestone for patient safety as the 119th Congress included critical language... Read more
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HCAPS Announces Congressional Briefing: Safe Vision, Trusted Care – Protecting the Doctor–Patient Relationship

Washington, D.C. – The Health Care Alliance for Patient Safety (HCAPS), in partnership with the American Optometric Association (AOA), will host a congressional briefing on... Read more
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The Crucial Role of Childhood Vision Assessments: Protecting the Foundation of a Child’s Future

As a society, we invest heavily in the future of our children—providing them with quality education, nurturing their social development, and safeguarding their physical health.... Read more
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The Growing Myopia Epidemic Threatening Our Children’s Success

By Dr. David CockrellChairman, Health Care Alliance for Patient Safety For publication on behalf of HCAPS Across the United States, a silent but rapidly accelerating... Read more
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HCAPS Announces Myopia Week of Action (August 18-24, 2025)

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – The Health Care Alliance for Patient Safety (HCAPS) is proud to announce the beginning of HCAPS's Myopia Week of Action, taking place... Read more
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HCAPS Commends Rep. Griffith for Introducing the Contact Lens Prescription Verification Modernization Act

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) — The Health Care Alliance for Patient Safety (HCAPS) commends Representative Morgan Griffith (R-VA) for the introduction of the Contact Lens Prescription Verification... Read more
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The Health Care Alliance for Patient Safety discusses Dry Eye symptoms and relief

PORTLAND, Ore (KOIN) – July is “National Dry Eye Awareness Month,” and it’s a great reminder to book your annual comprehensive eye exam. To make... Read more
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Optometry’s Meeting offers attendees inside look at AOAExcel, AOA Foundation

June 27, 2025 AOAExcel boasts over $4.18 million in non-dues revenue returned to AOA since its founding in 2015, AOA Foundation underscored programs that reinforce... Read more
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HCAPS Celebrates Inaugural AOA Patient Safety Champion Award Honorees

Washington, D.C. — The Health Care Alliance for Patient Safety (HCAPS) proudly congratulates three esteemed representatives from its partner organizations—Dr. Charissa Lee of Johnson &... Read more