Press Releases

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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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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
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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