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WikiGuidelines group publishes first new UTI guidance in 14 years

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September 29, 2020
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New contact lens bill aims to protect patients, reduce burden on doctors

The recently introduced Contact Lens Rule Modernization Act would update prescription verification requirements by prohibiting passive robocalls and changing patient notification processes.

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September 25, 2020
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Trump signs executive order detailing health care plan

Trump signs executive order detailing health care plan

President Donald J. Trump recently signed an executive order detailing his “America First Healthcare Plan,” a combination of old and new initiatives that aim to lower drug prices and insurance premiums.

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September 22, 2020
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Experts: Trump’s latest drug pricing executive order faces uphill battle

Experts: Trump’s latest drug pricing executive order faces uphill battle

President Donald J. Trump’s executive order that allows HHS to cap certain prescription drug prices for Medicare to what he called the “most-favored-nation price” will be difficult to implement, experts said.

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August 24, 2020
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Trump’s recent health initiatives draw mixed reactions

Trump’s recent health initiatives draw mixed reactions

President Donald J. Trump’s recent executive order to ensure the production of essential medicines in the United States and cut down on the country’s reliance on foreign production of medical supplies drew mixed reactions from experts.

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August 21, 2020
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APS urges Congress to take action against updates to Contact Lens Rule

APS urges Congress to take action against updates to Contact Lens Rule

The Health Care Alliance for Patient Safety has requested that Congress protect patients from the Federal Trade Commission’s recent additions to the Contact Lens Rule.

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August 19, 2020
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Congress members, AOA request rollback of new Contact Lens Rule additions

Members of Congress have requested that the Federal Trade Commission roll back its recent updates to the Contact Lens Rule.

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August 12, 2020
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American Academy of Optometry to host virtual 2020 meeting

American Academy of Optometry to host virtual 2020 meeting

The AAO announced its decision to host this year’s meeting, renamed Academy 2020 At Home, on an online platform.

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July 10, 2020
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AOA elects, installs new board during virtual meeting

AOA elects, installs new board during virtual meeting

The American Optometric Association announced that Kentucky’s William T. Reynolds, OD, would serve as its new president.

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July 06, 2020
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Patient safety advocates oppose updated contact lens Rx release rules

An industry group is concerned over the Federal Trade Commission’s changes to the Contact Lens Rule that permit computer-generated phone calls to verify prescriptions and require more stringent documentation for prescription release.

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June 26, 2020
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Medical experts express concern over latest court challenge to ACA

Medical experts express concern over latest court challenge to ACA

The Trump administration filed a brief with the Supreme Court on Thursday night to overturn the Affordable Care Act.

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