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Outgoing AOA president prioritizes comprehensive eye exams for 2020

June 20, 2019 Healio News - Alabama practitioner Samuel D. Pierce, OD, closes out his 2019-2020 term as president of the American Optometric Association here at... Read more
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Advocacy, innovation, patient experience priorities for new J&J president

June 20, 2019 Healio News - Advocacy in eye health, product innovation and the patient experience are three areas of focus for Thomas Swinnen, the new... Read more
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House Subcommittee Urges FTC to Modernize Contact Lens Verification Process

As the FTC seeks additional public comments on the proposed Contact Lens Rule, Congressional intent to protect patient safety remains clear The Health Care Alliance... Read more
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FTC Proposed Rules Recognize Safety, but Do Not Close All Loopholes

Health Care Alliance for Patient Safety: FTC Proposed Contact Lens Rule Recognizes Health and Safety, but Opportunities Remain to Address Prescription Verification Loophole and Illegal... Read more
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APS Members Brief Congressional Offices on Concerns Regarding Robocalls & Substitution of Contact Lenses

April 18, 2019 Invision - Members of the Health Care Alliance for Patient Safety (APS) visited nearly a dozen congressional offices. During these meetings, APS advocates... Read more
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APS Members Brief Congress on Robocall and Contact Lens Concerns

Health Care Alliance for Patient Safety Members Brief Congressional Offices on Concerns Regarding Robocalls and Substitution of Contact Lenses Advocates in Washington for AOA Fly-In... Read more
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Doctor-Patient Relationship, Access To Primary Eye Health Care Are The Focus As More Than 600 Doctors And Students Of Optometry Advocate On Capitol Hill

April 9, 2019 Cision PR Newswire - Members of the American Optometric Association Met with Lawmakers to Maintain the Profession's Voice at the Center of Health... Read more
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US Senate Policy Staff Briefed on Dangers of Counterfeit Contact Lenses

(WASHINGTON) – The Healthcare Alliance for Patient Safety today held a briefing in Washington, DC, for U.S. Senate policy staff on the medical dangers and... Read more
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FTC Penalizes Online Sellers For Violating Contact Lens Rule

(ARLINGTON, Va.) – The Healthcare Alliance for Patient Safety (Alliance) today released a statement following yesterday’s announcement from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) that online... Read more