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David O. Barbe, MD, MHA speaks in an interview.
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Dr. Barbe answers your 2018 Quality Payment Program questions

Medicare’s payment incentive program can be confusing, and what you learned in 2017 may not be transferable in 2018. The AMA’s president clears the air.

Medicare & Medicaid
Physicians meeting in person and over video conference.
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Physician-only ACOs lead the way on improving quality and savings

A strong primary care base and a willingness to invest in care coordination infrastructure are the keys to successful physician-only accountable care organizations.

Payment & Delivery Models
#Best of 2017 APMS
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Physicians show the way for Medicare’s Alternative Payment Models

The AMA seeks greater flexibility from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to help make the agency's new pay models more attractive.

Payment & Delivery Models
Two hands, one thumbs up, the other thumbs down.
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2018 another transition year for Quality Payment Program

Physicians called for simplicity, flexibility, stability in Medicare QPP and it appears CMS is listening. But it's not all thumbs up in the final rule.

Payment & Delivery Models
Physician reviewing a stack of paperwork.
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AMA to CMS: Work to simplify Quality Payment Program regulations

In commenting on the proposed Quality Payment Program regulations, the AMA urged CMS to keep working on simplifying and streamlining the program.

Medicare & Medicaid
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Many physicians, still fuzzy on details, feel unprepared for QPP

The AMA offers resources and tools to help physicians understand where their practice stands and steps they can take to avoid payment penalties.

Medicare & Medicaid
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Barriers to colonoscopy screenings tackled in physician-led APM

Advanced APMs developed by physicians for use in the QPP look to coordinate care and ease barriers to services for patients.

Scope of Practice
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AMA applauds CMS decision to expand APMs

The decision allows more practices to have the opportunity to succeed under MACRA without participating in MIPS

Press Releases
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AMA applauds CMS for expanding opportunities in advanced APMs

The AMA commends CMS for providing more opportunities for physician practices to join the CPC+ model, a move that will result in improved care for patients.

Press Releases