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Sen. Heinrich Letter to the FTC

Senator Martin Heinrich wrote a letter to the FTC voicing his concerns that the proposed changes to the Contact Lens Rule would unfairly burden small optometry... Read more
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Congress must protect eye care patients from frightful prescriptions

October 24, 2018 The Hill - Halloween is supposed to be full of fright, but not when it comes to our vision. Millions of people... Read more
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Proposed Legislation Would Allow Doctors To Prescribe Drugs To Treat Opioid Addiction Through Telemedicine

September 28, 2018 Kaiser Health News - The push is part of a renewed focus on medication-assisted treatment for those addicted to opioids. It's often hard... Read more
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Patient safety must remain utmost priority as technology evolves

(WASHINGTON) – The Health Care Alliance for Patient Safety (Alliance) today held an event titled “Evolution of Telehealth: Patient Awareness and Education” in Washington, DC,... Read more
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Contact lens manufacturers look to the future

September 27, 2018 Healio News – Moderator S. Barry Eiden, OD, FAAO, challenged representatives from the contact lens industry to share what their companies are... Read more
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Johnson & Johnson Vision Care North America President added to slate of speakers at telehealth event

(ARLINGTON, Va.) -  The Health Care Alliance for Patient Safety (Alliance) today announced an additional speaker at their event titled “Evolution of Telehealth: Patient Awareness... Read more
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California Democrats Send Letter to FTC

California Democrats in the House of Representatives sent a letter to the Commissioner of the FTC, urging the commission to reconsider proposed changes to the... Read more
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Upcoming Discussion on Telemedicine and the Doctor-Patient Relationship

Free event will be held in Washington, D.C. on September 27th; Event is open to the public, press   (ARLINGTON, Va.) - The Health Care... Read more
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Senate Bill Calls Attention to Vision Health

(ARLINGTON, Va.) – The Health Care Alliance for Patient Safety (Alliance) today applauded the United States Senate, which last Thursday passed a bill that instructed... Read more