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Claims Processing May 17, 2021

Managed care problem? Find out if the law’s on your side

The AMA Managed Care Legal Database helps physician practices navigate disputes over payment, contracts, claims processing and more.

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Patient Support & Advocacy Jan 26, 2021

Federal action on surprise medical bills: What doctors should know

Patients will be protected from unexpected medical costs and physicians will have a process to challenge inadequate out-of-network insurance payment.

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