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Relief from administrative burden key to proposed Medicare fee schedule

The AMA appreciates Administrator Seema Verma and CMS proposing policy changes that prioritize patients over paperwork and let doctors be doctors.

Press Releases
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July 12, 2019: Judicial Advocacy Update

Learn how the AMA advocates for LGBTQ+ in cases regarding sex discrimination under Title VII, for Medicare to seek feedback before changing rules and more.

Advocacy Update
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Billing for end-of-life care talks grows, but barriers remain

Medicare now pays for end-of-life talks, yet early-stage data shows that claims are relatively low, with differences by specialty, geography.

Ethics
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Supreme Court to Medicare: Seek feedback before changing rules

In a victory for physicians and patients, the government must disclose any changes to the program and gather input before making anything final.

Judicial Advocacy
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June 14, 2019: National Advocacy Update

Refining MACRA, proposed health information exchange rules and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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AMA urges support for creation of APMs for vulnerable populations

Today the AMA adopted new policies to support APMs that link quality measures and payments to outcomes for vulnerable and high-risk populations.

Press Releases
Photo of Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Seema Verma speaking at the AMA House of Delegates 2019 Annual Meeting.
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Verma: CMS seeks less health care regulation, more competition

In a speech to the AMA House of Delegates, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Seema Verma touts agency’s efforts to cut physicians’ administrative burdens.

Medicare & Medicaid
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Talking about death: Now that it pays, how to do it well

Advance care planning used to be unbillable, but Medicare now treats it like other services. Here are tips for talking about it with patients.

Ethics
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AMA: Administration Decision on Medicare Part D Will Benefit Patients

The AMA commends the administration recognizing its proposal to weaken coverage for drug classes under Medicare Part D had potential danger for patient health.

Press Releases