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House passes bill to regulate vision benefit managers, sponsors say it will protect patient choice
2253927 · February 10, 2025
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House Bill 13 53 passed overwhelmingly to regulate vision benefit managers; sponsor said the bill addresses vertical integration and anti‑competitive practices in vision care and aims to level the playing field for local optometrists.
The Arkansas House on Feb. 10 passed House Bill 13 53 to regulate vision benefit managers (VBMs) and amend existing vision-care statutes. Sponsor Representative Eubanks said the bill was developed with optometrists and reviewed by relevant state agencies.
Eubanks told members two large…
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