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How physicians will steer implementation of the SGR repeal law

The Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA), the law that eliminated the sustainable growth rate (SGR) formula, has a variety of provisions physicians need to know. Learn how physicians will work to influence implementation of the repeal law.

Medicare & Medicaid
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Congress moves to delay Stage 3 of meaningful use

The U.S. Congress may move to delay the third stage of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services electronic health record (EHR) meaningful use program. Proposed legislation would pause Stage 3 rulemaking to align it with technology advancements and the new merit-based incentive payment system.

Medicare & Medicaid
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AMA supports legislative effort to revise the meaningful use program

The AMA announced today the funding of 20 additional medical schools in its Accelerating Change in Medical Education Consortium.

Press Releases
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AMA marks Medicare's golden anniversary with vow to strengthen program

The AMA marks Medicare’s golden anniversary by working with patients, policy-makers, insurers, hospitals and others for a more sustainable health care system.

Press Releases
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6 steps to start Lean health care in your practice

More physician practices are starting to “go Lean,” using management principles from manufacturing companies to eliminate waste, improve efficiency and add value for patients. Learn 6 ways to implement Lean methods in your practice.

Sustainability
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5 Min Read

Medicare, Medicaid turn 50: Taking a look at their past and future

About one in every three Americans has health coverage under Medicare or Medicaid. On the 50th anniversary of these two programs, learn about their pasts and what’s in store for the future.

Medicare & Medicaid
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3 Min Read

How the SGR repeal law supports new payment models

The legislation that repealed the sustainable growth rate (SGR) formula includes financial support for physicians who want to participate in new care delivery and payment models.

Medicare & Medicaid
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3 Min Read

The beginner and expert's guide to ICD-10 prep: Steps for August

Use these tips from the AMA and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) Road to 10 Implementation Guide to make sure you’re prepping your practice. In Month Four of our ICD-10 primer, learn the next steps you should take in August.

Claims Processing
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Physicians, we hear you: EHR meaningful use isn't meaningful

The message from physicians is loud and clear: Electronic health record (EHR) systems have so much potential, but frustrating government regulations have made them almost unusable.

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