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CMS moves on E/M: 3 things physicians should know

Learn about the major victories for physicians in the 2019 Medicare physician fee schedule, especially on payment for evaluation-and-management services.

Medicare & Medicaid
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Sept. 20, 2018: Advocacy spotlight on the Proposed 2019 Medicare QPP rule: Top 7 things doctors should know

Top 7 things doctors should know about the proposed 2019 Medicare QPP rule. AMA is calling CMS to cut red tape.

Advocacy Update
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Proposed 2019 Medicare QPP rule: Top 7 things doctors should know

The AMA details its response to CMS plans for the Quality Payment Program, with a strong focus on cutting red tape and making it easier and simpler for physicians to participate.

Medicare & Medicaid
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Sept. 6, 2018: Advocacy spotlight on Physicians favor less documentation, oppose Medicare E/M pay proposal

Physicians and other health professionals welcome and strongly support the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' "Patients Over Paperwork" initiative. Learn how AMA is helping shape this message.

Advocacy Update
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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.

Medicare & Medicaid
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170 groups send letter on proposed changes to physician payment rule

The AMA and 170 health groups sent a letter to CMS Administrator Seema Verma on the proposals included in the 2019 Medicare physician payment rule.

Press Releases
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Aug. 9, 2018: National Advocacy Update

PFS and QPP proposed rule and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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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.

Medicare & Medicaid
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July 26, 2018: Advocacy spotlight on CMS releases proposed 2019 Medicare payment rule

CMS releases proposed 2019 Medicare payment rule. Read an AMA summary of the proposal.

Advocacy Update