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How the SGR repeal law affects medical liability

The Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA) has a variety of provisions, including one that prevents federal health care reform laws and regulations from being used as grounds for medical liability.

Medicare & Medicaid
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8 free must-have ICD-10 resources

The CMS announced that it is making some critical changes to the transition period between ICD-9 and ICD-10. These eight resources can help get your practice up to speed for the code switch.

Claims Processing
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AMA on Medicare's proposed plan to cover advance care planning

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Dropping weight and spending: A proven way to curb diabetes

People with prediabetes who participate in the National Diabetes Prevention Program lost weight and spent less on health care over three years versus those who did not participate in such a program.

Public Health Advocacy
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CMS and AMA announce efforts to help providers get ready for ICD-10

The AMA and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced efforts to help physicians prepare for the transition to ICD-10 ahead of the October 1 deadline.

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How payments, penalties will change post-SGR

With the repeal of the sustainable growth rate formula comes a new, consolidated quality reporting program for Medicare. Learn how bonus payments and financial penalties will be affected under the merit-based incentive payment system.

Medicare & Medicaid
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The ICD-10 countdown continues—make sure you're ready

The countdown to the ICD-10 code set implementation deadline continues. Make sure your medical practice is ready to minimize disruptions. If you haven’t checked them out yet, here are some practical resources from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.

Claims Processing
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AMA guide for media reporting on “open payments” data release

Media should verify the accuracy of data; understand the context of financial relationships between physicians and industry when reporting on open payments data.

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AMA statement on U.S. House vote to repeal IPAB

The AMA commends the U.S. House of Representatives on its vote to repeal the Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB) policy.

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