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4 Min Read

Doctors ask CMS to enforce rules on zero-fee EFT payments

As much as 3% of EFT claim payments are going to “value-added” services physician practices never requested. It’s time for the practice to end.

Claims Processing
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3 Min Read

Health2047 advances its mission to transform health care

It’s been a busy 2021 for company designed to overcome U.S. health care’s systemic dysfunction. Discover Health2047s latest innovative spin outs.

Digital
2 Min Read

Understanding the landmark E/M Office Visit changes

AMA and Nordic have collaborated to author white papers focused on the E/M Office Visit changes.

CPT®
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4 Min Read

MIPS relief, reform and research in play to make program relevant

CMS should cut the burdens of its Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) while boosting transparency and clinical relevance.

Payment & Delivery Models
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5 Min Read

3 ways EHRs get it wrong—and hinder physician well-being

To cut through the EHR clutter, one physician expert identifies productivity pain points that contribute to administrative burdens and physician burnout.

Digital
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10 Min Read

Q&A: How this medical group emerged stronger from the pandemic

COVID-19 accelerated care innovation for Kaiser Permanente and Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group, which excel in telehealth and Medicare Advantage.

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Sustainability
Health System Spotlight
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4 Min Read

5 simple changes to help cut doctors’ EHR burdens

The EHR is a known frustration for physicians, often contributing to burnout. Learn more with the AMA about how to save hours by taming the EHR

Digital
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4 Min Read

Free up to 3 hours of doctors’ time daily with smart use of MAs

Medical assistants (MAs) can tackle administrative tasks, routine clinical services and help practices excel in team-based care. Learn more with the AMA.

Sustainability
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4 Min Read

3 ways to begin to reduce clinical documentation by 75% by 2025

Clerical burdens are a major driver of physician burnout. Learn with the AMA about how to make a major dent in doctors’ clinical documentation tasks.

Sustainability