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AMA podcasts help physicians navigate quality payment program in 2018

Physicians can stay up to date with latest developments in QPP by listening to the new series, “Inside Medicare’s New Payment System.”

Press Releases
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CHIP extension, IPAB repeal part of federal budget deal

Congress keeps government running, extends CHIP for 10 years, approves key Medicare pay provisions and kills the Independent Payment Advisory Board.

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Feb. 9, 2018: Advocacy spotlight on Congress approves fifth spending bill

Senate and House passed the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018; AMA helped shaped the legislation.

Advocacy Update
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Medicare pay cut dropped from spending bill passed by House

Bill includes funds for Community Health Centers, National Health Service Corps and Teaching Health Center GME, but cuts Prevention and Public Health Fund.

Medicare & Medicaid
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Physicians urge Congress to reject proposed Medicare pay cuts

Proposed physician payment cuts in federal spending package before Congress threaten to undermine Medicare improvement efforts already underway.

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Leadership Viewpoints
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Groups caution Congress against including Medicare cuts in budget bill

Leading health groups sent a letter to House and Senate leaders concerning Medicare cuts that are expected to be included in the FY 18 spending bill.

Press Releases
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Jan. 25, 2018: National Advocacy Update

Waivers on Medicaid work requirement, protections for conscience rights and religious freedom and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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Medicare audits could take less punitive approach in 2018

Physicians advocate for more targeted approach to Medicare audits with less focus on penalties and more emphasis on education to avoid errors.

Medicare & Medicaid
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Our AMA tallies major achievements during a time of turbulence

In critical areas such as health-system overhaul, insurance competition and cutting regulatory burdens, AMA member physicians have made their mark in 2017.

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Leadership Viewpoints