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5 Min Read

In EHR age, physicians long to restore medicine’s personal touch

Research reveals what gives physicians professional satisfaction and what drives their their discontent.

Physician Health
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6 Min Read

Earn MOC Part IV credit for your quality improvement activities

A pilot program gives physicians the chance to earn credit for the QI work they are already doing in their health care organizations.

AMA PRA Credit System
4 Min Read

MACRA acronyms explained

Understand some of the terms and acronyms surrounding Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA).

Medicare & Medicaid
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3 Min Read

Accommodations for small practices in new Medicare pay system

The Quality Payment Program, created by MACRA, has several provisions that accommodate small and rural practices making the transition to the new system next year.

Medicare & Medicaid
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4 Min Read

Podcast series explores new Medicare quality program, pay models

This podcast series produced by ReachMD features interviews with industry experts and physician leaders who take doctors “Inside Medicare’s New Payment System.” The series delves into key aspects of the Quality Payment Program (QPP) and provides tips on what physicians can do now to get ready.

Medicare & Medicaid
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2 Min Read

CMS finalizes historic Medicare reform law

A final rule released by CMS details the final regulations for implementation of MACRA, the historic Medicare payment reform law that repealed the SGR formula. Follow the AMA for more on how reform will impact your practice.

Medicare & Medicaid
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4 Min Read

AMA responds to CMS' final Medicare (MACRA) rule

The AMA released a statement in response to the CMS’ final rule on Medicare payment and delivery reform, as created by MACRA.

Press Releases
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3 Min Read

Preparing for upcoming Medicare changes? Tools to help your practice

The AMA Payment Model Evaluator tool helps physicians prepare for upcoming changes to Medicare by determining how MACRA will impact their practice. It also offers resources to help navigate the new regulations.

Medicare & Medicaid
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4 Min Read

AMA introduces new tools to help physicians prepare for MACRA

The AMA unveiled several online tools to help physicians through pending Medicare payment and delivery changes and help them succeed under the new 2017 program.

Press Releases