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Who are your practice’s “managing employees?” CMS wants to know

CMS reminds physicians to send in names of their practice’s “managing employees” to stay compliant with Medicare’s credentialing requirements.

Medicare & Medicaid

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AMA: Fee schedule reminds Congress that cuts threaten patient access

Medicare payment schedule released today puts Congress on notice that a nearly 4.5% reduction in payment rates is reality unless lawmakers act before Jan. 1.

Press Releases
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AMA welcomes rule on Medicare Advantage Networks

The AMA welcomes the Biden Administration’s rule that strengthens Medicare Advantage (MA) network adequacy.

Press Releases
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Medicare participation options toolkit

Download a PDF of AMA's toolkit with FAQs to weigh the pros and cons of participating in or modifying Medicare status.

Medicare & Medicaid
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CMS posts physician performance data despite serious issues

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services released new performance scores on its Physician Compare website, despite issues with the data quality that resulted in the exclusion of many physicians. The move gives an unreliable picture that could mislead patients who use the tool to make choices about the health care they receive.

Medicare & Medicaid
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Revamp underway for Medicare enrollment system

Bringing the Medicare physician enrollment process up to speed in the digital world may take some time, but recent significant steps in the right direction should reduce the hassles many physicians have experienced with the online process.

Medicare & Medicaid