Medicare Pay Cuts

Press ReleasesOct 5, 2020

AMA: Modify proposed fee schedule to reflect pandemic challenges

Our comments are intended to ensure physicians can continue providing the highest quality care for Medicare beneficiaries during and after this emergency.

Public HealthAug 20, 2020

AMA COVID-19 daily video update: AMA asks CDC to consider new testing prioritization guidance

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 with updates on AMA’s current advocacy efforts around COVID-19 including test shortages and relief funding.

MedicareJan 28, 2020

Independent Payment Advisory Board

Gain more insight into the AMA's successful fight to repeal the Independent Payment Advisory Board provision of the Affordable Care Act.

MedicareJan 27, 2020

2018 Medicare payment cuts for clinical testing

New payment rates went into effect on Jan. 1, 2018 for rapid point-of-care testing performed in a physician’s office.

MedicareAug 9, 2019

Medicare pay should recognize value of surgeons' office visits

The AMA will take a deeper dive into one aspect of the proposal from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.

Payment & Delivery ModelsSep 4, 2018

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.

MedicareAug 31, 2018

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.

MedicareAug 2, 2018

Less documentation, E/M pay changes proposed in 2019 fee schedule

Read about the significant changes that could affect your pay and administrative burdens under Medicare.

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