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Aug. 7, 2020: Advocacy spotlight on 2021 Medicare Physician Payment Schedule and Quality payment program proposed rule

2021 Medicare Physician Payment Schedule and Quality Payment Program Proposed Rule in this Advocacy Update Spotlight.

Advocacy Update
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Medicare moving forward with planned E/M office visit changes

AMA helping physician practices get full benefit of simplified coding and documentation guidelines.

Press Releases
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Letting APRNs order diagnostic imaging could worsen overuse

Evidence shows that—when allowed—advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) order more CTs, MRIs and other imaging studies than doctors do.

Scope of Practice
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How calling CRNAs “nurse anesthesiologists” misleads patients

With 70% of patients recognizing an “anesthesiologist” as a physician, the AMA urges court to uphold ruling that reserves term for MDs, DOs.

Judicial Advocacy
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3 Min Read

Deadline extended to apply for Medicaid/CHIP provider relief funds

Physicians have until Aug. 3 to apply for a special relief distribution targeting practices that haven’t received payment from the Provider Relief Fund.

Sustainability
Health care worker wearing face mask
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CMS shouldn’t permanently relax rules on physician oversight

Temporary waivers involving scope of practice and licensure should not continue once the COVID-19 pandemic emergency has ended.

Scope of Practice
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16 Min Read

How to help patients manage high blood pressure remotely

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing how physicians can help patients manage high blood pressure remotely.

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Prevention & Wellness
AMA Update
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How embedded pharmacists can improve correctional health care

To improve health outcomes in incarcerated populations, embedded pharmacists have become a vital part of the care team. Find out more.

Scope of Practice
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How to create better EHR usability to enhance physicians’ lives

Physicians recognize the value of the EHR for patient care, but also experience negative associations with patient interactions and work-life integration.

Digital