Tag: advocacy

ASCRS Advocates for Ophthalmology Amid Medicare Cuts and Scope of Practice Challenges

ASCRS addresses 2025 Medicare cuts, CMS proposals impacting cataract surgery reimbursement, scope of practice expansions, and advocates for fair payment and regulatory reforms in ophthalmology for 2026.

Open Letter to U.S. Congress Gains Traction via Resistbot Platform

The Resistbot platform facilitates an open letter to U.S. Congress, currently signed by 286 users with a goal of 500 signers, leveraging text message appeals for advocacy.

Cross-Political Support for Healthcare Reform Sparks Call for Direct Action

Widespread support for Luigi Mangione's case highlights public frustration with for-profit health insurance, prompting calls for direct action in healthcare reform. Exploring historical activism offers new pathways for political change in U.S. healthcare.

Milwaukee Patient Challenges Deceptive Healthcare Billing

A Milwaukee patient disputes a $500 bill for an 'establish care' appointment and highlights deceptive billing practices in healthcare.