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Sept. 5, 2025: National Advocacy Update

Trump administration removes CDC director; additional CDC senior staff resign, and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

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Does the number of vital signs recorded affect billing?

Get real answers from the AMA to common myths about the impact of vital signs on level of service billed.

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Are physicians required to document the time spent on each specific task associated with an outpatient visit?

Get real answers from the AMA to common myths about documenting the time spent on each specific task associated with an outpatient visit.

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Physicians will see Medicare payments rise in 2026

Provisions in MACRA and reconciliation package mean a rise after five years of cuts, but bigger fixes are needed to protect access to Medicare. 

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Medical coding mistakes that could cost you

Physicians deserve to be paid for the medical care they provide. Learn more with the AMA about the CPT coding errors to avoid. 

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E/M changes have led to more clinically meaningful documentation

Changes developed by the AMA and adopted by CMS to simplify E/M documentation have made these tasks more relevant, says physician survey.

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Tools for proper payment & appeals

Download the Overpayment Recovery Toolkit PDF as well as other resources and customizable sample letters in DOC format—to secure correct claims payment from health plans, navigate the overpayment recovery process and appeal incorrect payments.

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E/M experts offer CPT advice for physician private practices

Coding and documentation for evaluation and management (E/M) were made easier, but private practices still have questions on which codes to use.

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Nov. 15, 2024: Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update

AMA summary: 2025 Medicare Physician Payment Schedule final rule and more in the latest Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update.

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