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AECOS Summer Symposium: 2026

Exploring the Political and Regulatory Landscapes

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Steven J. Dell, MD, and Stephen G. Slade, MD, FACS, sit down to reflect on the Hot Topics session at the 2026 AECOS Summer Symposium, featuring talks by Jeffrey Kimbell and Alan Reider, JD, and Allison Shuren, JD. They discuss Mr. Kimbell’s insights into the current regulatory process and the political influences on ophthalmology, and they comment on the value of Ms. Shuren’s and Mr. Reider’s expert legal guidance for physicians today.

Posted: 7/23/2026

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