By combining our resources, we can have a more significant impact, than we can as individuals.
eyePAC is an effective voice for ophthalmic surgeons. It is an important investment in your future.
eyePAC is the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery’s voluntary, non-partisan Political Action Committee. It helps ASCRS members participate in the election process by contributing to key members of the House of Representatives and the Senate who show strong support for the physician community, especially the concerns of ophthalmic surgeons and their patients.
Committed to the wise and efficient use of its contributor’s dollars, eyePAC coordinates major contributions to key congressional campaigns with the appropriate grassroots Eye Contact members in the district/state.
Your contribution will help to convey ophthalmology’s perspectives to members of Congress on the following issues:
- Replace the severely flawed SGR formula with a system that reflects the true cost of providing care and prevent anticipated reimbursement reductions of 40% over the next 10 years.
- Ensure that any Pay-for-Performance program is voluntary, phased in, evidence based, with specialty-specific reporting parameters and is not subject to budget neutrality.
- Address the medical liability crisis by including real reforms and a cap on non-economic damages.
- Oppose any expansion of the scope of optometric practice into surgery.
We consider these our top priorities for 2008.
Please visit the new ASCRS Grassroots Advocacy Website by clicking HERE
Candidates Supported by eyePAC in the 2006-2007 Election Cycle
Useful PAC Links:
Federal Election Commission
Opensecrets.org
Political Money Line
