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Not grandma’s CPT: Code set evolves amid pandemic, pay challenges

CPT Editorial Panel provides rapid response to COVID-19, and CPT symposium’s expert panelists advise on frequent Medicare coding conundrums.

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Congress moves to tackle Medicare physician pay cliff

Following months of fierce physician advocacy, Congress halts nearly 10% cut in Medicare payment that had been set to take effect in new year.

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Todd Askew on new legislation that averts Medicare payment crisis

AMA's Moving Medicine series features physician voices and achievements. Learn more in this discussion about AMA’s latest advocacy efforts on Medicare payment.

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AMA: Patients and physicians grateful for Congress fending off Medicare cuts

Senate action gives Congress time to work on reforms to address the flaws in the Medicare payment system.

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AMA urges Congress to avert devastating Medicare cuts

This agreement would postpone substantial reductions in Medicare payments for physician services and provide time to identify system reforms.

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13.9 billion ways COVID-19 has affected Medicare spending

Spending on services listed in 2020 Medicare physician payment schedule was $13.9 billion lower than expected, says a new AMA report.

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Medicare spending on physician services declined $13.9 billion in 2020

New AMA report documents unprecedented changes in Medicare spending during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Congress fails patients and physicians on Medicare cuts

We urge congressional leadership to prioritize continued access to care for Medicare patients by taking urgent steps to stop these Medicare cuts.

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2022 Medicare pay schedule confirms Congress needs to act

Almost 4% drop in Medicare conversation factor set for next year, and nearly 10% in pay cuts all told that Congress must avert with action this year.

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