named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
EyePAC
Bipartisan Political Action Committee that advocates for ophthalmology-friendly policies in the New York State legislature by supporting candidates and educating lawmakers.
Hall of Fame
Recognizes individuals who have demonstrated sustained leadership and responsiveness to issues affecting ophthalmologists and the medical community in New York State.
Hobie Award
Honors NYSOS member physicians for exceptional contributions in humanitarian/community service, political advocacy, or research.
Third Party Insurance Help
Provides members with free consulting assistance on insurance, coding, and policy issues related to third-party payers.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Healthcare Policy Advocacy 1 activity
- Advocacy for ophthalmology and eye care policy in New York StateMonitors and tracks hundreds of bills annually in the New York State legislature impacting ophthalmology, including on health insurance, medical liability, public health, and scope of practice; provides testimony before legislative committees and regulatory bodies; and submits comments on proposed legislation and regulations. Operates a bipartisan Political Action Committee (PAC) to represent ophthalmology and supports legislative campaigns of state representatives aligned with ophthalmologists' interests.
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Medical Professional Education & Training 1 activity
- Capacity building through ophthalmology education and professional standardsPromotes high standards in ophthalmology by disseminating information about the rigorous medical education and training required to become an ophthalmologist, including premedical education, medical school, and residency training.
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Union and Association Benefit Funds 1 activity
- Direct member support on insurance, coding, and policy issuesProvides unlimited, free consulting assistance to member ophthalmologists on third-party payer insurance, medical coding, and policy-related matters.
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Membership Program Administration 1 activity
- Operation of membership programs for ophthalmologistsOffers multiple annual and long-term membership categories including Active, First Year Practice, Second Year Practice, Retired, Fellow, and Resident memberships, with fees ranging from $35 to $575, to support ophthalmologists at different career stages.
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Healthcare Professional Recognition Programs 1 activity
- Recognition of member contributions through awards and honorsRecognizes exceptional contributions by member physicians through the Hobie Award, its highest honor, and maintains a Hall of Fame to honor individuals with sustained impact on ophthalmology and the medical community in New York State.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Sale of ophthalmology equipmentOffers ophthalmology equipment for sale to members or interested parties, including items such as a Goldmann perimeter with table, available for local pick-up in New York City.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$459K
Contributions & grants$290K63%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$81K18%
Other revenue$89K
expenses
Total expenses$417K
Program expenses0%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$223K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$940K
Cash$103K
Investments$790K
Liabilities$110K
Net assets$830K
Liquid reserves25.7 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +10.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robin M Pellegrino | Executive Director | 40 | $133K |
board members · 12
- Anna L Bentsianov MD — Board Member
- Arnold S Prywes MD — Board Member
- Colin Anderson MD — Board Member
- Edward Wladis MD — Board Member
- Gennifer J Greebel MD — Board Member
- Ira J Udell MD — Board Member
- Martin E Lederman MD — Board Member
- Paul N Orloff MD — Board Member
- Peter Menger MD — Board Member
- Roger C Husted MD — Board Member
- Sarwar Zahid MD — Board Member
- Steven Spitzer MD — Board Member
relationships · 6
Who they work with
- Doctors of Medicine and Osteopathy licensed in New York Network — Organization composed of licensed physicians in New York engaged in ophthalmology
- Hobart “Hobie” A. Lerner, MD Partner — Esteemed colleague and recipient of the Hobie Award, after whom the award is named.
- NYS Board of Elections Government — Source of regulatory information on political contribution limits for individuals and corporations under NYS Election Law.
- National Consumers League Partner — Collaborates by referencing advice from the National Consumers League on choosing appropriate eye care professionals.
- ZyDoc Partner — Provides transcription services to members through a partnership with ZyDoc.
- other medical specialty organizations Partner — Collaborates with other medical specialty organizations
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Education as a Tool for Vision Preservation and Informed Choicemethodology: education-for-vision-preservationBy educating both ophthalmologists and the public about eye health and provider roles, the organization preserves vision and improves care decisions, because informed patients and professionals are more likely to engage in preventive care and appropriate treatment pathways.
- Integrated Clinical and Policy Advocacymethodology: integrated_clinical_advocacyBy combining clinical quality initiatives with professional and policy advocacy, the organization improves eye care outcomes, because systemic change and clinical excellence together create a more effective and accessible eye health ecosystem.
- Professional Recognition to Reinforce Standards and Engagementmethodology: professional-recognitionBy recognizing excellence through awards and Hall of Fame inductions, the organization reinforces high professional standards and motivates member engagement, because public acknowledgment of contributions strengthens professional identity and encourages continued leadership and service.