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Feb. 9, 2018: State Advocacy Update

"Share Your Story" initiative on ending opioid epidemic and more in AMA's latest state advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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Medicare pay cut dropped from spending bill passed by House

Bill includes funds for Community Health Centers, National Health Service Corps and Teaching Health Center GME, but cuts Prevention and Public Health Fund.

Medicare & Medicaid
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Physicians urge Congress to reject proposed Medicare pay cuts

Proposed physician payment cuts in federal spending package before Congress threaten to undermine Medicare improvement efforts already underway.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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Groups caution Congress against including Medicare cuts in budget bill

Leading health groups sent a letter to House and Senate leaders concerning Medicare cuts that are expected to be included in the FY 18 spending bill.

Press Releases
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Bargaining table success starts with these common elements

Successfully negotiating new payment models requires assessing your medical group’s strengths and identifying who can play “good cop,” “bad cop” roles.

Payment & Delivery Models
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Jan. 25, 2018: National Advocacy Update

Waivers on Medicaid work requirement, protections for conscience rights and religious freedom and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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5 Min Read

Medicare audits could take less punitive approach in 2018

Physicians advocate for more targeted approach to Medicare audits with less focus on penalties and more emphasis on education to avoid errors.

Medicare & Medicaid
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Moving to new payment models: What you need to know

The writing is on the wall when it comes to the new ways for physicians to get paid for the care they provide. Here is what you need to know.

Payment & Delivery Models
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Jan. 11, 2018: National Advocacy Update

CMS validation criteria, MIPS data, QPP final rule, proposed rule on Association Health Plans and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update