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Pearl of the Week: Reduce the documentation burden

Find resources on outpatient documentation and coding. 

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AMA STEPS Forward® Pearl of the Week
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AMA supports firmer standards for nonprofit hospital charity care

AMA voted to support greater oversight of nonprofit hospitals and of charity care policies so financial assistance reaches patients in need.

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Nov. 1, 2024: National Advocacy Update

Crucial legislation would improve maternal health outcomes and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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Engage physicians to get your private practice’s claims paid

One-third of outpatient commercial claims go unpaid at 90 days. The physician’s role in improving private practices’ revenue-cycle management is key.

Private Practices
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CPT code set keeps pace with health care technology, innovation

Health care innovations are emerging rapidly. The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) 2025 code set will help physicians keep up.

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AMA in the News: September 2024

Read media highlights mentioning the American Medical Association for September 2024.

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AMA in the News
AMA in the News
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Sept. 20, 2024: Advocacy Update other news

CPT Assistant article provides guidance on reporting prior authorization work and more in the latest other news in Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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CPT code set updated to include vaccines for bird flu H5N8 strain

Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) bird-flu vaccine codes created in advance of possible emergency-use authorization, if needed.

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AMA releases CPT 2025 code set

Universal codes for medical services and procedures expand with innovations in patient care.

Press Releases