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7 Min Read

Sept. 20, 2018: National Advocacy Update

Opioid epidemic legislation, gag clause legislation and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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Proposed 2019 Medicare QPP rule: Top 7 things doctors should know

The AMA details its response to CMS plans for the Quality Payment Program, with a strong focus on cutting red tape and making it easier and simpler for physicians to participate.

Medicare & Medicaid
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Medicare payment reform: Answering your QPP FAQs

Still feeling lost when it comes to understanding QPP? Refresh your knowledge of Medicare payment-reform basics and learn about new opportunities.

Medicare & Medicaid
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4 Min Read

AMA offers comments to CMS on its 2019 Medicare reform proposal

The AMA submitted comprehensive comments today to CMS that outlined recommended changes to the proposed rule on physician payment policies.

Press Releases
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Sept. 6, 2018: Advocacy spotlight on Physicians favor less documentation, oppose Medicare E/M pay proposal

Physicians and other health professionals welcome and strongly support the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' "Patients Over Paperwork" initiative. Learn how AMA is helping shape this message.

Advocacy Update
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Sept. 6, 2018: National Advocacy Update

EHR quality metrics, federal background checks for firearms and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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4 Min Read

How to avoid a payment penalty in 2018 MIPS

Physicians must score a minimum of 15 points in 2018 to avoid a Medicare pay cut in 2020. An AMA resource shows how to do it.

Payment & Delivery Models
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3 Min Read

Physicians oppose Medicare E/M payment collapse proposal

Doctors support the Medicare “Patients Over Paperwork” initiative, but warn that proposed E/M pay changes could hurt doctors caring for the sickest patients.

Medicare & Medicaid
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170 groups send letter on proposed changes to physician payment rule

The AMA and 170 health groups sent a letter to CMS Administrator Seema Verma on the proposals included in the 2019 Medicare physician payment rule.

Press Releases