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Draft regulations outline next phase of Medicare

A 962-page proposed rule by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services details the draft regulations the agency is considering for implementation of last year’s groundbreaking Medicare reform law.

Medicare & Medicaid
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Historic Medicare payment policy changes an opportunity for success

Proposed changes to the physician payment system in Medicare are historic. They present opportunities to build an environment that fosters greater physician satisfaction.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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AMA responds to new Medicare proposals

The AMA commends CMS for its proposed regulations to Medicare reform that could lead to improved quality and better outcomes for patients.

Press Releases
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Physicians tell House panel keys to new Medicare law implementation

Physician leaders testified before a House committee about the landmark Medicare reform law and necessary steps to ensure implementation is optimal for physicians and patients.

Medicare & Medicaid
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AMA testifies at House panel on pending Medicare changes

AMA Immediate Past Chair Barbara McAneny, M.D., told a House panel that MACRA regulations are a chance to improve health care flexibility and innovation.

Press Releases
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From meaningful use to MACRA: What you need to know now

AMA board chair comments on new quality reporting and payment system for Medicare. Urges physicians to understand meaningful use and implementation of MACRA to determine future course of their practices.

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Leadership Viewpoints
Harold D. Miller speaking at National Advocacy Conference
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Why MACRA matters for your practice

Due to payment changes under MACRA, 3 experts to urge physicians to get involved to guarantee efficient health care delivery. The design of alternative payment models is one way to help patients get quality care.

Medicare & Medicaid
CMS Acting Administrator Andy Slavitt speaking at the 2016 National Advocacy Conference.
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3 changes Medicare is making to put patients back at the center of care

Government administrator outlined 3 ways Medicare is changing its culture to listen more to physicians and give them the freedom they need to keep patients at the center of care.

Medicare & Medicaid
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Top 9 issues that will affect physicians in 2016

The AMA identified 9 top developments in health care regulations, legislation and insurance to watch in 2016. Included are: Medicare reforms, provider networks, and graduate medical education funding.

Payment & Delivery Models