OOSS represents the interests of ophthalmic-driven ASCs in Washington, working with Congress, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the ophthalmic and ambulatory surgery center community, and industry partners. Watch and read updates from Mike Romansky, JD, OOSS Washington Counsel.
Previous Washington Update Videos
Washington Update – 2026 Outlook
Mike Romansky, JD, OOSS Washington Counsel, outlines key challenges in 2026, defends fair ASC payment, prioritizes patient safety, and calls on members to support continued advocacy on critical legislative and regulatory issues.
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Washington Update Video – 2025 Review
In 2025, OOSS advocacy delivered critical Washington wins for members, protecting ASC payments, reducing regulatory burdens, opposing unsafe office cataract surgery reimbursement, and strengthening ophthalmic ASCs nationwide.
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Washington Update Video – CMS Final Payment Rule
Watch a video featuring Mike Romansky, JD, OOSS Washington Counsel, as he discusses the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issuing its final CY 2026 payment rate regulation for hospital outpatient departments (HOPDs) and ambulatory surgical centers (ASCs).
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Washington Update – CMS Letter
Watch our video featuring Mike Romansky, JD, OOSS Washington Counsel, as he speaks about the letter submitted to CMS regarding the reduction to cataract reimbursement rate.
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Washington Update – CMS Rule Changes
Watch a video featuring Mike Romansky, JD, OOSS Washington Counsel, as he asks members to submit comments to CMS regarding the proposed reduction to cataract reimbursement rate.