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AOA Advocates for Optometry in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act

Their successes, areas for continued monitoring, exclusions, and next steps

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    AOA secured a 2.5% increase in Medicare reimbursement for

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    Permanent extension of the small business tax deduction benefits optometry.

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    Continued advocacy is crucial for Medicare and Medicaid stability.

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    Efforts to safeguard veterans' health care practice authority are ongoing.

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    Concerns over research funding structures may affect optometry education.

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    AOA is encouraging participation in the upcoming advocacy event in 2025.

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AOA Advocates for Optometry in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act

Their successes, areas for continued monitoring, exclusions, and next steps

  • by Sarah Fackler

  • July 16, 2025

  • 3 min

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