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13 Min Read

Aug. 5, 2022: National Advocacy Update

Big steps for bill to streamline prior authorization in Medicare Advantage and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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24 Min Read

Innovative contracting for private practice physicians—Part I

In this episode of AMA Thriving in Private Practice, learn about recent trends in commercial payer contracts in a two part conversation.

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Private Practices
Thriving in Private Practice
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4 Min Read

As Congress breaks, doctors must take up message on Medicare pay

Members of Congress need to hear directly from physicians about how Medicare’s unsustainable pay system is affecting their patients. Learn more.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
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1 Min Read

AMA hails passage of bill extending Medicare telehealth flexibilities

Increased Medicare-covered access to telehealth has been a lifeline to patients and physicians throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

Press Releases
2022 Recognizing Residents Week
Jul 27, 2022 ·
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AMA town hall: Recognizing residents and fellows

Leadership from the AMA Resident and Fellow Section will discuss current policy updates and the AMA’s continuing commitment to supporting resident training and protecting your career in medicine.

Events
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AMA announces CPT update for monkeypox testing and vaccination

Update to CPT® includes a new laboratory test code for orthopoxvirus and two codes for the vaccines being utilized to prevent monkeypox infection.

Press Releases
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Orthopoxvirus and monkeypox coding & guidance

Find CPT® codes for reporting orthopoxvirus and monkeypox testing and immunizations.

CPT®
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2 Min Read

Quality Payment Program (QPP) specifics

Learn how Medicare payment & delivery is changing.

Medicare & Medicaid
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AMA successfully fights scope of practice expansions: Key research & resources

Through research, advocacy and education, the AMA vigorously defends the practice of medicine against scope of practice expansions that threaten patient safety. 

Scope of Practice