AMA Wire

Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012

Practice News

How to navigate audits by Medicare and Medicaid

A newly archived AMA webinar explains what every physician needs to know about the growing number of physician audits conducted under the Medicare and Medicaid programs.

Hosted by a physician advocate and legislative attorney, this hourlong webinar covers the different types of auditors employed by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and describes best practices for physicians who have received a request from one of them. The webinar also includes a forecast of emerging physician audit issues.

Learn more about the AMA's work to reduce the physician burden of federal audits by viewing last week's AMA Wire.

Conference to shed light on ACO start-up, operations

Learn the latest insights about implementing and managing accountable care organizations (ACO) at the National ACO Congress, Oct. 30–Nov. 1 in Los Angeles.

Co-sponsored by the AMA, the conference will feature experts with hands-on experience in the development and operation of ACOs. Jay Crosson, MD, AMA vice president of professional satisfaction—care delivery and payment, will present a keynote address titled "Physician culture: The key to long-term ACO success."

The conference offers two options for participants: in-person attendance at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles or virtual attendance, which is available live and at any time up to six months after the conference.

AMA members get a discounted registration rate of $995, saving as much as $800. Simply use the discount code "AMA" during advance registration.

As part of its new strategic direction, the AMA is committed to enhancing professional satisfaction and practice sustainability by shaping new delivery and payment models.