From the American Academy of Ophthalmology

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has indicated that operation of the Medicare program - including physician reimbursement

On Friday morning, the U.S. House of Representatives passed an amended version of H.R. 4015 (237-182) that would repeal the flawed Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) formula that serves as the underpinning of Medicare physician payment and provide for other Medicare payment reforms.

As millions take to the playing field this spring, the world's largest association of eye physicians and surgeons warns the public that thousands of people are blinded by sports-related eye injuries. In support of Sports Eye Safety Month this April, the Florida Society of Ophthalmology along with the American Academy of Ophthalmology reminds coaches, parents and athletes of the importance of wearing eye protection - whether for Little League or the Majors.

The Florida Society of Ophthalmology believes that transparency in health care is a good thing, and that the prevention and discovery of fraud and abuse is also important. However, the FSO does have concerns about what patients need to consider when evaluating physician information.