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June 29, 2017: Advocacy spotlight on CMS proposes more flexibility, transition time for QPP's 2nd year

The CMS released a proposal that could affect how doctors practice. AMA praises CMS for helping doctors.

Advocacy Update
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Avoid MIPS penalties in 2019: What physicians need to know

Unless they are otherwise exempt, physicians must participate in QPP to avoid receiving payment penalties.

Payment & Delivery Models
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Need to know your MIPS participation status? Find out online

Whether practicing solo or in a group, it’s an easy way for physicians to determine whether they must report data this year to avoid future pay cuts.

Payment & Delivery Models
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New Medicare shared-savings model friendlier to small practices

CMS pairs participation bonus with less risk to get more small practices into Medicare ACOs. May 31 is the deadline to give notice of intent to apply.

Payment & Delivery Models
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Missing from MACRA: 2 Meaningful Use milestones

The final rule implementing MACRA contains a welcome but little-noticed provision that relieves physicians of EHR-reporting burdens.

Medicare & Medicaid
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May 4, 2017: National Advocacy Update

ACA replacement bill, FY 2017 omnibus appropriations bill and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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5 Min Read

April 20, 2017: National Advocacy Update

Physician-focused payment models, IPPS proposed rule and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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March 23, 2017: National Advocacy Update

Health reform, House considers medical liability reform bill and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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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.

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