AMA welcomes burden relief finalized in Medicare payment rule

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Statement attributed to:
Susan R. Bailey, M.D.
President, American Medical Association

“Foundational improvements are coming on January 1 to the coding, documentation, and payment of evaluation and management (E/M) services for office visits as the newly announced Medicare payment rule finalized revised guidelines and payment rates.

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