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2 MIN READ

AMA statement on Sunshine Act data release

The AMA is committed to transparency and the availability of information for patients to make informed decisions about their medical care.

Press Releases
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3 MIN READ

3 answers to know about Sunshine Act data going public

The second release of physicians’ financial data under the Physician Payments Sunshine Act, also known as the Open Payments program, was June 30. Learn the answers to three questions patients or others may ask you about your 2014 financial data.

Medicare & Medicaid
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3 MIN READ

AMA adopts policies to improve data and price transparency

Two new AMA policies aim to ensure access to meaningful health information and to improve patients' health literacy and understanding of health care pricing.

Press Releases
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3 MIN READ

Doctors vote for improved data, price transparency measures

Physicians at the 2015 AMA Annual Meeting voted to adopt new policies to improve data and price transparency. The principles will help the AMA improve the quality of patient care and promote new payment and delivery.

Annual Meeting
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6 things to know about Medicare's claim data release

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released data on the medical services physicians provide and how much they are paid under Medicare Part B fee for service. Here are some of the most important things to know about the claim data release.

Medicare & Medicaid
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6 MIN READ

AMA guide to media reporting on CMS' Medicare physician data

The American Medical Association (AMA) is committed to transparency and supports the release of data that can help improve quality of care.

Press Releases
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2 MIN READ

AMA statement on 2015 Medicare Part B data release

The AMA is committed to transparency that ensures patients and physicians have access to the data they need to make informed medical decisions.

Press Releases
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4 MIN READ

What your patients need to know about the Medicare Rx data release

With the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) release of Medicare Part D prescription drug data, your patients may have questions about your Rx practices.

Medicare & Medicaid
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4 MIN READ

AMA guide to media reporting on CMS' Medicare Part D data

The AMA is committed to transparency and supports the release of data that can help improve quality of care.

Press Releases