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AMA praises LEAD Model to strengthen accountable care

CMS announces LEAD ACO model to increase physician involvement in accountable care and help primary care physicians and specialists work more closely together. 

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Moving Medicine/CMS edition
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LEAD: What doctors need to know about the new CMS payment model

In this episode of Moving Medicine, learn about the potential benefits and challenges of a new outcome-aligned payment model called LEAD, and what it means for physicians and patients.

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Payment & Delivery Models
Moving Medicine Video Update
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Dec. 19, 2025: Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update

AMA to MedPAC: Physician pay should be linked to inflation and more in the latest Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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Debunking regulatory myths

The AMA provides regulatory clarification to physicians and their care teams in an effort to aid physicians in their day-to-day practice environment.

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Sustainability
Debunking Regulatory Myths
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1 Min Read

AMA STEPS Forward® Innovation Academy upcoming events

Learn more about upcoming events and webinars offered by the AMA STEPS Forward® Innovation Academy.

AMA STEPS Forward®
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Investigating pharmacists’ refusal to fill valid physician orders

Some pharmacists are substituting their judgment for that of ordering physicians. The AMA opposes such actions.

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
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3 Min Read

Joy in Medicine®: Criteria

The Joy in Medicine® program centers on criteria across six pillars that contribute to well-being. Learn more about the program criteria. 

Physician Health
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7 Min Read

Technology is redefining data collaboration in value-based care

Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group shows how trusted data and technology can turn value-based care into better outcomes, lower costs and less burnout.

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Payment & Delivery Models
Health System Spotlight
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2 Min Read

Participate in the CPT® code development process

Find out how to participate in the CPT process by attending an Editorial Panel meeting or applying for a new or updated CPT code.

CPT®