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AMA in the News: December 2019

Read media highlights mentioning the American Medical Association for December 2019.

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AMA in the News
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AMA issues checklist for the transition to E/M office visit changes

AMA helping physician practices integrate fundamental changes to the coding and documentation of evaluation and management (E/M) office visit services

Press Releases
#Best of 2019 Advocacy
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Where the AMA stands on 7 of the year’s biggest health care issues

From the E/M overhaul to the opioid epidemic, here’s how the AMA has shown itself to be the physician’s powerful ally in health care this year.

Judicial Advocacy
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AMA in the News: November 2019

Read media highlights mentioning the American Medical Association for November 2019.

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5 things doctors need to know about 2020 Medicare fee schedule

A slightly heavier lift from physicians will be required to avoid penalties and earn bonuses under the Merit-based Incentive Payment System.

Medicare & Medicaid
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Nov. 14, 2019: Advocacy spotlight on 5 things doctors need to know about 2020 Medicare fee schedule

5 things doctors need to know about 2020 Medicare fee schedule: The AMA's experts have prepared a summary of the 2020 changes to QPP and Medicare physician payment.

Advocacy Update
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AMA applauds relief from documentation burden in new Medicare rule

Many physicians will have reduced documentation beginning in 2021.

Press Releases
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Aug. 8, 2019: Advocacy spotlight on Medicare pay should recognize value of surgeons' office visits

The AMA is hard at work developing educational materials to describe the revised CPT office visit codes and documentation guidelines.

Advocacy Update
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Medicare E/M proposal will slash physicians’ documentation load

AMA has led medicine’s effort to help CMS cut E/M office visit coding-and-documentation requirements while rewarding more time spent with patients.

Medicare & Medicaid