·
1 Min Read

AMA welcomes CMS financial relief to nation’s physicians

CMS’ recent action to immediately send accelerated payments to physicians will help keep practices open to Medicare patients.

Press Releases
·
4 Min Read

March 27, 2020: State Advocacy Update

State policy options compiled for state regulators on COVID-19 and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
·
3 Min Read

CMS to doctors: Focus on COVID-19 fight, not data reporting burden

Reporting deadlines are being extended for Medicare’s Quality Payment Program so doctors can focus on fighting COVID-19 and not administrative tasks.

Medicare & Medicaid
·
2 Min Read

AMA lauds timely, vital decision to ease Medicare reporting requirements

Physicians on the front line of this pandemic are grateful that CMS has waived Medicare reporting requirements, allowing clinicians to focus on patients.

Press Releases
·
6 Min Read

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of March 16, 2020

In the news: COVID-19 a national emergency, undetected COVID-19 cases for every confirmed, CMS expands telemedicine coverage, 14,000+ cases of COVID-19 in US.

Publications & Newsletters
·
2 Min Read

AMA applauds Medicare telemedicine policy change during pandemic

The use of telemedicine and remote care services are critical to the management of the COVID-19.

Press Releases
·
4 Min Read

March 12, 2020: Advocacy spotlight on Emergency COVID-19 funding approved

COVID-19 funding approved by Congress and CMS clarifies coverage and payment in the latest AMA Advocacy Update Spotlight.

Advocacy Update
Physician with elderly patient
·
4 Min Read

3 steps to add annual Medicare wellness visits in your practice

Medicare’s annual wellness visit (AWV) encourages and pays for preventive care. Find out more with the AMA on how to streamline your AWV workflow.

Medicare & Medicaid
Medical billing statement
·
4 Min Read

AMA: Insurers misused CPT codes to hide administrative costs

The codes ensure uniform language for medical services and procedures, physicians tell a federal court in a brief, and other uses erode patient trust.

Judicial Advocacy