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The move to value-based care in medical practices: Effect on cost and quality

Wondering how your medical practice can move from fee-for-service to value-based care? One practice in North Carolina serves as an example of how team-based model affects health outcomes and costs.

Payment & Delivery Models
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Draft regulations outline next phase of Medicare

A 962-page proposed rule by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services details the draft regulations the agency is considering for implementation of last year’s groundbreaking Medicare reform law.

Medicare & Medicaid
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Historic Medicare payment policy changes an opportunity for success

Proposed changes to the physician payment system in Medicare are historic. They present opportunities to build an environment that fosters greater physician satisfaction.

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Leadership Viewpoints
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AMA responds to new Medicare proposals

The AMA commends CMS for its proposed regulations to Medicare reform that could lead to improved quality and better outcomes for patients.

Press Releases
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How to diagnose prediabetes

One-third of people with prediabetes will develop type 2 diabetes within five years. Learning how to diagnose which patients are at risk can help them get the intervention they need.

Prevention & Wellness
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Medicare financial data going public: Review yours now

Physicians have until May 15 to review and dispute reports about financial interactions with manufacturers of drugs and medical devices reported under the the Open Payments program.

Medicare & Medicaid
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Physicians tell House panel keys to new Medicare law implementation

Physician leaders testified before a House committee about the landmark Medicare reform law and necessary steps to ensure implementation is optimal for physicians and patients.

Medicare & Medicaid
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Testing new value-based health care and payment models: One program's success

The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation tested a pilot program to decrease overuse of emergency. The test showed a value-based health care and payment model could reduce frequent ED visits by about 40 percent.

Payment & Delivery Models
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AMA testifies at House panel on pending Medicare changes

AMA Immediate Past Chair Barbara McAneny, M.D., told a House panel that MACRA regulations are a chance to improve health care flexibility and innovation.

Press Releases