Kris’ accomplishments include: Built database of state and federal regulations, interpreted newly passed HIPAA Red Flag rules, helped states navigate sunset clauses for licensure, clarified federal regulations within the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and aided state legislative battles affecting scope of practice. (If you didn't understand all of those accomplishments, the most important thing to know is that Kris and the work he's doing is continually informing and protecting YOU as an optician in ways that matter!)

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"I have been working with the OAA for more than a decade on legislative and regulatory issues that affect our members. Together, we have been through several FTC reviews of Eyeglass One and the Contact Lens Rule, redefining prescription releases and advanced telemedicine during the emergence of the online economy. Many of these battles are still being fought today. We will win some and, unfortunately, we will lose some; but we have been trending in the right direction, and the hope is that with our shared vision, we are becoming more vigilant with the mission to help America see." ~ Kris Pickford