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Practice hit hard by Omicron? MIPS hardship exemption reopened

Following AMA advocacy, doctors have until March 31 to seek a Medicare Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) hardship exemption. Learn more.

Payment & Delivery Models
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March 4, 2022: Advocacy Update spotlight on MIPS hardship exemption

AMA successfully urged CMS to re-open 2021 MIPS hardship exemption and more in the latest Advocacy Update issue spotlight.

Advocacy Update
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AMA statement on decision to re-open MIPS application period

The AMA applauds the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services agreement to provide flexibility this year for MIPS application.

Press Releases
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Todd Askew on AMA’s latest advocacy efforts to support physicians

AMA's Moving Medicine series features physician voices and achievements. Learn more in this discussion with Todd Askew, about the AMA’s latest advocacy efforts.

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Access to Care
Moving Medicine Video Update
U.S. Capitol building
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Fixing Medicare pay system once and for all tops advocacy agenda

Reforming Medicare physician payment, overhauling prior authorization and maintaining telehealth expansion are AMA advocacy goals for 2022.

Medicare & Medicaid
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Feb. 18, 2022: National Advocacy Update

CMS urged to allow more time to review draft cost measures and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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Feb. 4, 2022: National Advocacy Update

Register for the “AMA Advocacy Insights: Top federal issues” webinar and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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This is the year to reform Medicare pay, boost telehealth

The AMA scored some wins for doctors in 2021, but big challenges lie ahead this year. Learn about efforts to fix outdated physician pay models.

Medicare & Medicaid
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Jan. 7, 2022: National Advocacy Update

New physician toolkit PDF on No Surprises Act implementation and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update