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4 steps to prepare for Medicare's new payment systems

Details of the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA) regulations still are being hammered out. Prepare your practice for one of the two new Medicare payment systems.

Payment & Delivery Models
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3 principles driving new Medicare payment systems

According to Andy Slavitt, acting administrator of CMS, the goal of the new Medicare payment system is to allow physicians to focus on patient care. Measures to make the system flexible and easy to use are key principles.

Medicare & Medicaid
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Medicare claims data release

Increase understanding of the AMA's position on CMS' release of Medicare-billed charges and payment data.

Medicare & Medicaid
6 Min Read

Evaluating & negotiating payment options

Physicians thinking about transitioning from fee-for-service payment to risk-based reimbursement can evaluate options to make an educated choice.

Claims Processing
2 Min Read

Fair contracting

Stay informed using the AMA's resources to help regulate appropriate state laws related to managed care contracting.

Claims Processing
2 Min Read

Sample format for required CPT® clinical vignettes

Find samples for required CPT® clinical vignettes, including the typical patient treated and description of procedures or services rendered.

CPT®
4 Min Read

Statement on lobbying

Read the AMA's position on applicants attempting to influence either CPT Advisors or the Editorial Panel on a code change request.

CPT®
1 Min Read

Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS)

View special announcements and reports that relate to CPT coding, HCPCS and ICD errata.

CPT®
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4 Min Read

AMA unveils resources to help docs navigate value-based care models

To aid physicians navigating new value-based care models, the AMA announced online resources for physicians considering their choice of new payment models.

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