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MACRA, 2 years later: 9 ways to make it better

The Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act remains a work in progress, but the AMA has specific recommendations to help implement a value-based health care system.

Medicare & Medicaid
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Digital medicine, QPP pushed ahead in 2019 Medicare final rules

AMA advocacy efforts helped push CMS to embrace digital medicine in the fee schedule. Also catch up on the latest changes to the Medicare Quality Payment Program.

Medicare & Medicaid
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Nov. 15, 2018: Advocacy spotlight on CMS moves on E/M: 3 things physicians should know

CMS moves on evaluation-and-management services. Review AMA's work on E/M.

Advocacy Update
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Nov. 15, 2018: National Advocacy Update

2019 Medicare final rules, QPP changes and advance digital medicine and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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2017 MIPS final scores reissued, new review deadline set

The AMA and others flagged calculation-error concerns, prompting CMS to revise physician scores under the Merit-based Incentive Payment System.

Payment & Delivery Models
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Sept. 20, 2018: Advocacy spotlight on the Proposed 2019 Medicare QPP rule: Top 7 things doctors should know

Top 7 things doctors should know about the proposed 2019 Medicare QPP rule. AMA is calling CMS to cut red tape.

Advocacy Update
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Proposed 2019 Medicare QPP rule: Top 7 things doctors should know

The AMA details its response to CMS plans for the Quality Payment Program, with a strong focus on cutting red tape and making it easier and simpler for physicians to participate.

Medicare & Medicaid
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Medicare payment reform: Answering your QPP FAQs

Still feeling lost when it comes to understanding QPP? Refresh your knowledge of Medicare payment-reform basics and learn about new opportunities.

Medicare & Medicaid
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How to avoid a payment penalty in 2018 MIPS

Physicians must score a minimum of 15 points in 2018 to avoid a Medicare pay cut in 2020. An AMA resource shows how to do it.

Payment & Delivery Models