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12 Min Read

Oct. 5, 2017: National Advocacy Update

PQRS and VM reports, the DREAM Act, CHIP reauthorization, CHRONIC Care Act and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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5 Min Read

Physicians protected from health plan credit card fees

Three-year advocacy effort pays off as CMS explicitly spells out what payers must do regarding virtual credit card and EFT payments to physicians.

Claims Processing
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4 Min Read

Last call for MIPS reporting: 6 steps to be prepared

Take these actions to be ready for the final 90-day reporting period under the Merit-based Incentive Payment System.

Payment & Delivery Models
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5 Min Read

Is a physician-led integrated system right for you? What to ask

Physician-written resource offers insight on the potential benefits of working for a health system that features doctors in top-level leadership roles.

Payment & Delivery Models
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3 Min Read

Sept. 21, 2017: National Advocacy Update

Graham-Cassidy repeal proposal, the future of point-of-care testing and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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4 Min Read

AMA: Reject bill that would lead to millions losing coverage

Physicians urge senators to oppose Graham-Cassidy and any legislation that would jeopardize health insurance for tens of millions of Americans.

Access to Care
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4 Min Read

6 steps to improve patients’ experience in your organization

Team engagement and a culture of empathy are keys to creating a successful patient-experience program.

AMA STEPS Forward®
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6 Min Read

2018 Quality Payment Program: 3 things to like, 3 that need fixes

Simplicity, flexibility and stability should be the hallmarks of the CMS Quality Payment Program, but in some areas a proposed rule falls short.

Medicare & Medicaid
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7 Min Read

Shadowing reveals more efficient ways to practice medicine

At a Washington state health system, physicians are shadowed by consultants who offer ways to improve workflow, cut clicks without compromising care.

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