U.S. lawmakers recently engaged with members of the optometric community at Capitol Hill and other locations to discuss and promote policies enhancing vision care. Representatives and Senators met with various state and national optometric associations, including the American Optometric Association, Arkansas Optometric Association (@Ark_Opt_Assn), and state-specific groups from Pennsylvania, Arkansas, South Dakota, and Montana. Discussions focused on lowering patient costs, advancing legislation to improve care delivery, and expanding access to vision care for seniors and veterans. Senator Tester was also honored with the 2024 Health Care Leadership Award by Montana optometrists for his efforts in this field.
Grateful to sit down with this group of Montana optometrists, and honored to receive their 2024 Health Care Leadership Award. I'll always be a champion for protecting and expanding access to critical vision care in Big Sky communities. https://t.co/qIhE5ckMbh
Had an eye-opening meeting with members of the South Dakota Optometric Society today. 👀 https://t.co/UEmyEahqmx
I had a great meeting with the @AOAConnect where we were able to discuss ways Congress can promote healthy vision across the U.S. https://t.co/hHvvVWBVkm
It was great to meet with the American Optometric Association to discuss access to vision care for seniors and veterans. In America, no one should be unable to receive the care they need to protect their eyesight. https://t.co/IvkC7oU8ew
It’s always great to visit with @Ark_Opt_Assn friends about promoting healthy vision. I’m proud to champion policies that strengthen eyecare and look forward to further supporting optometrists, including advancing legislation to enhance their delivery of excellent care. #ARinDC https://t.co/WQQ15YovAu
Thank you to Montgomery Township’s Regina Altemus and Michael Mittelman, Perkasie’s Vivian Descant, and Pennsylvania members of the American Optometric Association for dropping by our Capitol Hill office as part of its advocacy day! We discussed ways to lower patient costs,… https://t.co/dXryFLhY7V