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Survey finds doctors don't feel prepared for quality reporting rules

An AMA/KPMG survey found that fewer than one in four physicians feel well prepared to meet requirements under the Quality Payment Program

Press Releases
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CMS proposes more flexibility, transition time for QPP’s 2nd year

While the Senate health care bill is dominating health care news, CMS has released an important proposal that will affect physicians next year and beyond.

Payment & Delivery Models
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June 29, 2017: National Advocacy Update

Senate health system reform, medical liability system and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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New effort puts reform’s focus on patient impact

The most effective way to fight proposed cutbacks in health care coverage may be to tell the stories of patients affected by them.

Access to Care
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Avoid MIPS penalties in 2019: What physicians need to know

Unless they are otherwise exempt, physicians must participate in QPP to avoid receiving payment penalties.

Payment & Delivery Models
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AMA praises administration's MACRA moves giving physicians flexibility

AMA President David O. Barbe, M.D. commends CMS for hearing the concerns of practicing physicians regarding MACRA implementation

Press Releases
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To err is human. To speak up? It depends, study says

Residents are much less likely to say something when an attending physician is involved in unsafe or unprofessional behavior.

Improve GME
Melissa J. Garretson, MD
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Federal funding for Medicaid program should not be capped: AMA

Delegates oppose per-capita caps that would weaken states’ ability to respond to enrollment changes, greater care needs or breakthrough treatments.

Medicare & Medicaid
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Retail health clinics’ convenience should not fragment care

If a patient visiting a retail clinic does not have a primary care physician or usual source of care, the clinic should help them find one, says new policy.

Payment & Delivery Models