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MACRA penalties can now be avoided, CMS says

Avoiding penalties under the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA) is possible if physicians choose 1 of 3 reporting options by 2017. The options will be described fully in the final rule.

Medicare & Medicaid
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AMA praises administration's MACRA moves giving physicians flexibility

The AMA applauds Secretary Burwell and Acting Administrator Slavitt for listening to physicians' concerns about the timeline that was originally proposed for MACRA.

Press Releases
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Changes to shore up small practices under new Medicare payment system

The final rule for the new Medicare payment system is expected by November. The AMA sent a comment letter to CMS with suggested changes to help physicians in solo, small, and rural practices succeed under MACRA.

Payment & Delivery Models
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AMA says CMS cardiac proposal includes positive steps

The AMA responded to a proposed rule by CMS that would create new payment models for patients who have a heart attack or undergo coronary artery bypass surgery.

Press Releases
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Later start date could ease transition to new Medicare system

Seeking a later start date, the AMA proposes treating the first year as a transitional period to allow physicians to learn about new Medicare system and alternative payment models. Reasons why are provided.

Medicare & Medicaid
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AMA statement on CMS effort to help physicians succeed under MACRA

The CMS head testifies before the Senate committee stating consideration of steps to address concerns over physicians' readiness for MACRA implementation.

Press Releases
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Key changes the new Medicare payment system needs

The AMA says key changes are needed across the new Medicare payment system as well as revisions specific to the Merit-based Incentive Performance System and the alternative payment model option.

Medicare & Medicaid
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AMA comments on Medicare reform to shape quality incentive programs

The AMA today submitted comments to the CMS on changes to the proposed rule on Medicare payment and delivery reform, as created by MACRA.

Press Releases
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Physicians are guiding new payment system, CMS chief says

The design of the new Medicare payment system was driven by physician input. The chief of Medicare urged physicians to continue to collaborate with the agency to make sure the system allows them to determine the best ways to provide care for their patients.

Medicare & Medicaid