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How to prep for ICD-10—whether you're a beginner or expert

Whether you’re medical practice is already on the road to implementation of the ICD-10 code set or you need a little more guidance, use this month-by-month primer to get you ready for the Oct. 1 deadline.

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Medicare payment formula bites the dust

The sustainable growth rate (SGR) formula in the Medicare payments system is no more. Thanks to new legislation, the era of uncertainty for Medicare beneficiaries and their physicians has ended.

Medicare & Medicaid
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AMA celebrates historic Medicare reforms passed by Congress

The AMA celebrates the U.S. Senate's vote to pass Medicare delivery and payment reforms to help our nation's seniors and improve the health of the nation.

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AMA statement on OACT report regarding H.R. 2

CMS' Office of the Actuary's (OACT) report on the estimated effects of H.R. 2 is illogical, flawed and dangerous for patient access to high quality health care.

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Help the AMA advocate for fairness in physician payment methods

An increasingly common payment method among health insurers could be racking up fees for your medical practice. Find out how you can help the AMA secure more fairness in electronic health insurer payments.

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Doctors have unearthed the root of new payment model challenges

Most doctors want to make new payment and delivery methods work. But we need the appropriate resources to help redesign the health care system. When physicians have data in a meaningful context and tools to act on it, they respond positively, and patient care improves.

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What you need to know about Medicare payment cuts

A bipartisan bill to eliminate the sustainable growth rate (SGR) is waiting for the U.S. Senate to take action. Here’s what physicians need to know about the Medicare payment cuts.

Medicare & Medicaid
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Despite bipartisan House support for SGR repeal, Senate delays vote on bill

After the U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved a bill to eliminate the flawed Medicare sustainable growth rate (SGR) formula, the U.S. Senate delayed giving its final approval to the bill.

Medicare & Medicaid
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AMA urges immediate Congressional action upon return from recess

The U.S. Senate’s failure to move Medicare forward causes more uncertainty for our nation’s patients.

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