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California ODs permitted to administer COVID-19 vaccine
California’s Department of Consumer Affairs approved a public health emergency waiver that will allow optometrists to administer COVID-19 vaccines in an effort to vaccinate 40 million Californians, the California Optometric Association reported in a release.
Biden takes steps to improve access to health care, including reproductive services
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr., is taking executive actions “to restore and strengthen Americans’ access to quality, affordable health care,” according to a statement from the White House.
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Biden reverses ban on transgender troops
President Joseph R. Biden Jr. on Jan. 25 issued an executive order that allows transgender men and women to serve in the military again.
Surgeon General resigns at Biden’s request
Surgeon General Jerome M. Adams, MD, has stepped down from his position after being asked to do so by the staff of President Joseph R. Biden Jr., according to the surgeon general’s Twitter account.
Pharmacists cheer ‘historic victory’ against pharmacy benefit managers
Several pharmacy associations applauded a recent Supreme Court decision regarding how much pharmacy benefit managers reimburse pharmacies for the cost of drugs covered by employer-sponsored health plans.
AOA rallies against Medicare payment cuts during COVID-19
The AOA is supporting a bill that would stop pending Medicare payment cuts to optometrists and other medical specialists during the COVID-19 pandemic.
House committee requests delay of Contact Lens Rule
The House of Representatives Committee on Appropriations requested that the Federal Trade Commission delay the effective date for the Contact Lens Rule until March 31, 2021.
Biden picks health team, including first Latino HHS secretary nominee
President-elect Joseph R. Biden Jr. announced key members of his health team today — individuals he called “trusted, accomplished” and “ready from day one” to bring the COVID-19 pandemic under control.
Q&A: How would Supreme Court nominee rule on health care issues?
The Senate Judiciary Committee is expected to vote on Amy Coney Barrett’s nomination to the Supreme Court tomorrow, Oct. 22.
New law protects blind, disabled workers
HR 4920, recently signed into law by President Trump, allows AbilityOne and the Veterans Benefit Act to coexist and achieve separate, complementary, service missions.
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