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March 4, 2022: National Advocacy Update

CMS gives physicians more time to review draft cost measures and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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AMA statement on decision to re-open MIPS application period

The AMA applauds the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services agreement to provide flexibility this year for MIPS application.

Press Releases
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How this private rural family practice finds success with ACO

Karen Smith, MD, has worked with colleagues to navigate contracting challenges. Learn more from her, and about great new AMA payor-contracting tools.

Private Practices
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7 key players to boost the future of physicians in private practice

Private practice doctors deliver flexible, high-quality care, but they face challenges at every turn. Find out what’s needed to better support them.

Private Practices
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Fixing Medicare pay system once and for all tops advocacy agenda

Reforming Medicare physician payment, overhauling prior authorization and maintaining telehealth expansion are AMA advocacy goals for 2022.

Medicare & Medicaid
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How to streamline workflow for a Medicare annual wellness visit

Learn how one physician practice provides thorough and efficient annual wellness exams without putting the bulk of the burden on doctors.

Sustainability
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Why prior authorization is bad for patients and bad for business

Prior authorization delays care that leads to negative clinical outcomes for patients that can interfere with the responsibilities of their jobs.

Prior Authorization
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Feb. 18, 2022: Advocacy Update spotlight on prior authorization

Physicians report prior authorization hurts workforce productivity and more in the latest Advocacy Update issue spotlight.

Advocacy Update
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Feb. 18, 2022: National Advocacy Update

CMS urged to allow more time to review draft cost measures and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update