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Assessment of the Necessity for High-Level Disinfection of Reusable Ophthalmic Devices

Washington Update – July 2026

Washington Update – 2026 Outlook

Washington Update Video – 2025 Review

Washington Update Video – CMS Final Payment Rule

OOSS SUBMITS COMMENTS ON CMS PROPOSED CY 2027 ASC PAYMENT RULE

CMS ISSUES PROPOSED 2027 ASC PAYMENT RULE: DECREASES FOR MANY EYE PROCEDURES

MEDICARE PART B CONTRACTORS PROPOSE LOCAL COVERAGE DETERMINATIONS THAT WILL LIKELY LIMIT PATIENT ACCESS TO DRUG-ELUTING SYSTEMS

KNG Consulting NEW REPORT:  MASSIVE MEDICARE SAVINGS, PAST AND FUTURE, WHEN PROCEDURES PERFORMED IN AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTERS

Medicare Part B Reimbursement for Office Cataract Surgery

CMS issues final 2026 ASC Payment Rule: Cataract rate increased by 3.3 percent above 2025 levels

CMS to Delay Implementation of ASC Prior Authorization (PA) Demonstration Project Until Early in 2026

Cataract Cuts and Payment Parity for ASCs Discussed at OOSS Symposium

Membership Renewal Campaign – Kris Pugh, MD

Membership Renewal Campaign – Todd Albertz

Membership Renewal Campaign – Zachary Zavodni, MD

Washington Update – CMS Letter

CMS to Implement Prior Authorization ASC Demonstration Project

Washington Update – CMS Rule Changes

August 2025 Benchmarking Update

July 2025 Washington Update

CMS Issues Proposed 2026 ASC Payment Rule:  Update of 2.4 Percent

June 2025 Washington Update

ASCs Face Financial Penalties if Not in Compliance with Outpatient and Ambulatory Surgery Consumer Assessment of Health Care Providers and Systems (OAS CAHPS)