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Elsevier and AMA to collaborate on outpatient coding eLearning courses

Elsevier and the AMA announced that they will co-develop eLearning course content for Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®)

Press Releases
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Divided Congress not acting on unified appeal for IPAB repeal

A Congress deeply divided by ACA repeal efforts must unite to eliminate the Independent Payment Advisory Board.

Medicare & Medicaid
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Move to MIPS may come with regulatory relief

The proposed 2018 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule includes a CMS invitation to suggest how agency can reduce physicians’ administrative burdens.

Payment & Delivery Models
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July 27, 2017: State Advocacy Update

A look at Anthem's emergency care policy in this round of state and local advocacy efforts.

Advocacy Update
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Proposed fee schedule details Diabetes Prevention Program payments

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services also wants to boost coverage of some telehealth services.

Medicare & Medicaid
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AMA responds to CMS update of physician payment fee schedule

The AMA responded today to policies outlined last week in the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) physician fee schedule proposed rule

Press Releases
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How to make the pharmacist part of your practice’s team

Often overlooked, the integration of pharmacists or pharmacy technicians in practices can help improve patient outcomes.

Scope of Practice
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Many physicians, still fuzzy on details, feel unprepared for QPP

The AMA offers resources and tools to help physicians understand where their practice stands and steps they can take to avoid payment penalties.

Medicare & Medicaid
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June 29, 2017: Advocacy spotlight on CMS proposes more flexibility, transition time for QPP's 2nd year

The CMS released a proposal that could affect how doctors practice. AMA praises CMS for helping doctors.

Advocacy Update