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AMA guide to media reporting on CMS' Medicare physician data

The American Medical Association (AMA) is committed to transparency and supports the release of data that can help improve quality of care.

Press Releases
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Supreme Court rules against delayed lawsuits, damages

Physicians who provide services under Medicare and other federal health care programs won’t face the possibility of civil lawsuits being brought against them for an unlimited period, thanks to a recent decision by the Supreme Court of the United States.

Judicial Advocacy
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The beginner and expert's guide to ICD-10 prep: Steps for June

Use these tips from the AMA and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ Road to 10 Implementation Guide to bring your practice in line with the new ICD-10 code set.

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What your patients need to know about the Medicare Rx data release

With the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) release of Medicare Part D prescription drug data, your patients may have questions about your Rx practices.

Medicare & Medicaid
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Quality reporting should be focused on 15 themes: IOM

A new report from the Institute of Medicine (IOM) focuses on 15 core metrics to assess health and health care measurement. It provides a clearer picture of what’s necessary for physicians and other stakeholders to adopt these measures for quality reporting.

Payment & Delivery Models
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AMA statement on Medicare Part D data release

The AMA is committed to transparency and the availability of reliable information for patients to make informed decisions about their medical care.

Press Releases
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AMA guide to media reporting on CMS' Medicare Part D data

The AMA is committed to transparency and supports the release of data that can help improve quality of care.

Press Releases
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4 Min Read

3 important events that can help us adopt new payment models

While physicians always are looking for better ways to care for our patients, actually doing so isn’t easy. Right now, three events are helping us on the journey to new care and payment models.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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What your practice should do to prepare financially for ICD-10

How ready is your practice for the financial impact of implementing the ICD-10 code set? With the Oct. 1 implementation date about five months away, practices should be ready for what will happen following the deadline.

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