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Claims Processing

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CMS continues ICD-10 education, names “ombudsman”

In July, CMS announced that the AMA secured flexibilities for physicians to make the transition to ICD-10 less disruptive. Part of the provisions the AMA secured include CMS establishing a communication center to monitor issues and an ICD-10 ombudsman devoted to triaging physician issues.

Residency Finance

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What you should know about student loan refinancing

If you’re one of more than 80 percent of physicians under the age of 40 still paying off medical school loans, refinancing can offer a simple solution. Find out what you should know about student loan refinancing.

Access to Care

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Court rules physicians can stand up for their patients

A U.S. appeals court ruling gave legal power to patients who face unfair scrutiny or rejection of their mental health claims and enabled their physicians to stand up for this vulnerable population in court.

Medical School Diversity

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5 ways to boost diversity in the medical community

How can physicians and educators band together to help increase diversity in the medical community? A recent report from Academic Medicine outlines key diversity solutions.

Improve GME

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Improving verbal sign-outs: One simple method you need

As a resident, your ability to safely care for patients often depends on how well you capture and communicate information about them to colleagues at sign-out. Conduct highly effective verbal sign-outs by remembering this acronym.

Claims Processing

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The beginner and expert's guide to ICD-10 prep: Steps for September

If you’ve followed our ICD-10 series, you’re probably well-prepared for the Oct. 1 deadline. Use these tips from the AMA and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ Road to 10 Implementation Guide during September to bring your practice up to speed for the new code set.

Payment & Delivery Models

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How physicians are paid

In the shift toward value-based care, physicians are getting paid by their practices in a variety of ways. Learn six key things about payment trends that physicians should know and see how you stack up.

GME Funding

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GME by the numbers: Here's what to know

More GME positions are necessary to ensure there are enough physicians to meet the nation’s health care needs, according to a report by the AMA Council on Medical Education. Get the latest numbers and figures on what’s needed.